Introduction to the hospitality industry

Wirral Met College

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In Birkenhead

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    Course

  • Location

    Birkenhead

2. Course description This course will introduce you to professional cookery and food service covering the basic methods of cookery and service, providing you with a sound foundation to start your career in the industry. This programme will enable you to study a wide range of skills, all of which will help you on your chosen career pathway, moving into employment or further training. You will get the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification linked to your chosen career. Also, this programme will help you to improve your maths, English and ICT, plus develop the personal and social skills which employers look for. You will be given support and guidance throughout your learning journey and your progress will be reviewed with you regularly.Candidates will undertake practical assignments to cover the following units: -Introduction to the hospitality industry -Customer service in the hospitality industry -Introduction to healthy eating -Basic food preparation and cooking -Introduction to food commodities -Using kitchen equipment -Food safety in catering -Food service Assessment is continuous in practicals and in class based theory and assignments. There may be several opportunities for work experience at events e.g. Open Golf Tournament, Chester Races, Grand National.

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Birkenhead (Merseyside)
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Conway Park Campus, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, CH41 4NT, CH41 4NT

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Subjects

  • Industry
  • Hospitality
  • English
  • Cookery
  • Maths
  • Food Service

Course programme

3. Entry requirements Aged 16-18 years old. No formal qualifications are required, however you will need to be interviewed by the course tutor. We will also need aschhol report and/or satisfactory reference. At this level you should be working at Entry Level 2 for English and maths.Subject - Enthusiasm and a positive attitude to working with food is required.Manual dexterity & physical stamina - Ability to handle tools of the trade and carry out cookery tasks.Appropriate uniform, shoes, text book and knives to meet College standards will be required prior to commencement of the course. Equipment and material costs GBP180 approximately.Before starting your course, you will take assessments in English and maths to make sure that you are working at the right level.If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144. 4. Equipment required No equipment required 5. Assessment method Assessment is continuous in practicals and in class based underpinning knowledge sessions.

Additional information

1. Qualification detail Qualification name Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Entry 3) (QCF) Qualification Level Entry level Awarding organisation City & Guilds of London Institute Course webpage http://wmc.ac.uk/course/38020 Course type Full time Course start date 04 September 2017 Instruction language English Additional pricing information See our website via the link provided for Fee details Funding information Advanced Learner Loans available Attendance pattern Not known

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