Full Time Catering and Retail Foundation Learning Entry Level

Course Code:
N5023

Study Type:
Full Time

Academic Level:
Entry Level

Award:
Entry level 2 and 3

Awarded by:
NPTC

Course Length:
1 or 2 years depending on ability and experience at beginning of course.

Course Summary:
The Entry level Retail and Catering Skills course at Nescot College will give you the chance to gain skills and a qualification in different practical subjects before moving on to the next level in the subject you like most.

You will also study core units that underpin the vocational subjects including separate qualifications in Adult Basic Skills Numeracy and Literacy

The course is suitable for you if you have not taken GCSEs, have mild/moderate learning difficulties or behavioural problems or achieved very low results at GCSE.

Course Details:
The full time course covers the specialist areas of Retail Cookery and Catering skills. You will also study the core unit of Preparing for Work. You will be expected to take part in work experience and may receive a certificate through the Millennium Volunteers.

Assessment is by a variety of methods including photographic, video, written work, group discussion, 1:1 discussion, role play and observed evidence. Assessment is not carried out at specific intervals but when you are ready and have agreed a time with your assessor.

There may also be an opportunity to try out other specialist skills throughout the course.

Career Progression:
At the end of the course learners can progress to the next entry level and if successful at entry level 3, to NVQ 1 or foundation courses in the area they have enjoyed most.

Other Information:
Additional support is provided in every class. Group sizes are no more than eight in number.

Learners are expected to take part in the Millennium Volunteers scheme and enrichment activities.

Protective equipment to comply with health and safety regulations will be supplied by the college.