Introduction to Catering

Course Team Leader: Wright, Mark

Course Level: Entry

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Hospitality and Sport

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications. 1 positive Reference and an 85% attendance record. An interest in catering and a commitment to improve skills is essential.

Study Hours: 21
Nº of Weeks:34

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: Possible progression to other courses within Hospitality & Food

Careers Progression: This qualification introduces students into the world of work and possible progression into the hospitality and catering industry. It is for students who want to obtain jobs that are mostly routine.

Course Description:
If you wish to concentrate on a career in catering
but don†t have the qualifications for other full-time
courses, this course will give you the skills to progress
at College and will offer employment opportunities.

Description Breakdown:
This is an entry level 3 course where you can
develop basic practical skills and a range
of personal skills. The course is delivered through a combination of practical food preparation and cookery classes, theory; which includes group work, work sheets, short tasks & enrichment visits.
Strong tutorial and student support.
The course content includes: Health & Food Safety, Food Preparation & Cookery, Customer Care, Employability and Personal Development.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 14

Trips Residentials: You will attend a weekly group tutorial and have regular one-to one support with your personal student, who will offer advice guidance and support. College Mentors can also provide extra guidance.

Qualification: OCR Entry Level 3 Certificate in Catering

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 50
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 550

Additional Costs: The additional cost is for the purchase of catering knives and uniform. Details of recommended supplier provided on application.

Additional Costs Total: 150