NCEA Level 1 Catering
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Qureshi.
This course is recommend for students interested in developing their practical skills in food preparation and who want to learn more about the hospitality industry. You will become acquainted with working in the commercial kitchen. Food safety and personal hygiene are covered in depth throughout the year.
- Catering is all about preparing food safely and hygienically for commercial purposes.
- The course is delivered using SERVICE IQ units of work
- Each Unit is internally assessed
- Units are completed once the workbooks, practical activities and test are achieved and completed.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Practical skills related to each topic as well as the associated theory which includes food safety, baking, fruit and vegetables, meat, hot finger foods, knife skills and cooking terminology.
Course Overview
Term 1
Unit 1 - Food Safety
Unit 2 - Knife Care
Term 2
Unit 3 - Prepare and present Fruit & Veg
Term 3
Unit 4 - Prepare and present Meat
Unit 5 - Prepare and cook cakes, sponges and a batch of scones
Term 4
Unit 6 - Prepare and present Hot Finger Foods
Recommended Prior Learning
Some basic knowledge of food safety and food preparation, covered in year 10 would be beneficial BUT not compulsory.
Pathway
The skills developed in Catering are important for students who wish to follow a career in the Hospitality and Catering area. This could be a broad range from being a barista to a pastry chef.
Course Skills
Assessment Information
All assessment have a Theory (open book, test format) and Practical (execution of a variety of skills) component.All units are internally assessed. Practical skills are observed and assessed regularly.
Workbooks, test and practicals must be completed for each unit to gain credits.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision
NZQA Info
Prepare, cook, and present meat in the hospitality industry
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Prepare and present fruit and vegetables in the hospitality industry
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Prepare and present hot finger food in the hospitality industry
NZQA Info
Prepare and cook a cake, a sponge and a batch of scones in the hospitality industry
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Demonstrate knowledge of knife care, use, storage, and carrying for the hospitality industry