Professional Catering Studies

Professional Catering Studies

About the Course
Subject
Hospitality & Catering
Subject 2
Food & Drink
Study Mode
Full-time

Introduction 2 years full-time
Stratford-upon-Avon College is the first college in the country to achieve the Training Quality Standard with excellence in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, in recognition of its outstanding work with employers.
This course is offered at Stratford-upon-Avon College and is also offered by Stratford-upon-Avon College at the Rugby campus of Warwickshire College.
This course will equip you with practical catering skills to enable you to pursue a career in the Hotel and Catering Industry. You will have the opportunity to gain work experience in College restaurants and other commercial establishments. Opportunities to work at international and celebrity events are exciting features of this course, as is working alongside guest chefs from the top echelons of industry. You are encouraged to gain extra first-hand knowledge of your craft by taking a part-time job outside College hours.

Course Units
· Introduction to the Hotel & Catering Industry
· Food Preparation & Production
· Larder & Pastry Preparation
· Food & Beverage Service
· Menu Planning & Costing
· Legal Aspects of Catering
· Key Skills: Application of Number, ICT and Communications at Level 2

The course also features: Information Technology, Mathematics Workshop Support, Communication Skills, Careers Guidance, Personal Tutorials and Work Experience.

Assessment Assignments, project work and acquisition of skills are measured throughout the course.

Further Opportunities
· Enter employment in the Catering Industry, e.g. Chef, Head Waiter, Food and Beverage Supervisor
· Progression to further education, leading to qualifications at NVQ Level 3 via the Advanced Culinary Diploma

Other Information Qualifications: In the first year:

· NVQ Level 1 Hospitality
· Foundation Certificate In Food Hygiene
· Basic Health & Safety Certificate

In the second year:

· NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery
· NVQ Level 2 - Food and Drink Service