Part Time Entry Level Certificate in Catering (Course Code: 3050)

MODE OF STUDY PT
FE LEVEL Entry Level 3
DURATION 6 months
START DATE(S) September 2010
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 180 hours
TOTAL FEE The 2010/10 full-time further eduation fees for UK and EU residents were and have been included for guidance only: Free to those aged 16 - 18 on 31 August 2007, who are starting a new course in September 2007. 230 to those aged 19 or over on 31 August 2007, who are current students and continuing onto the second year of their course, which they started in September 2006. 380 for those aged 19 or over on 31 August 2007 and who are starting a new course in September 2007.
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS There are uniform costs of approximately 200 subject to change
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have a keen interest in the subject and will attend a successful interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance.


PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This qualification has been designed to support students awareness of the different aspects involved in working in the catering industry and to develop students practical skills at entry level catering. It will encourage the development of practical skills in food hygiene in planning and preparing meals and in communicating effectively in catering situations.

The course will also assist those wishing to progress towards further vocational studies. This qualification contains six units, which are of equal value. There is not a final examination but each unit is assessed independently. In order to achieve certification students must be successful in all units.

In addition to studying Functional Skills the subjects covered will include:

Developing Food Preparation and Cooking
Introduction to Food Hygiene and safe Practice
Developing Food service Skills
Health and Safety
Managing Money
Interview Skills

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of this course students will be able to progress onto a Level 1 NVQ in Hospitality Multi-skills along with a suitable tutor reference if they have the following criteria:

90% attendance and punctuality
Independent Trade test
Clear disciplinary record on STARS or through their reference.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Portfolio assessment and continuous assessment through observation
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Work experience in college or subject to ability. Outside visits
READING LISTS None