NCEA Level 3 Hospitality: Food Studies
Course Description
Hospitality: Food Studies
INTRODUCTION:
This course utilises Service IQ Cookery Level 3 Unit Standards. The course will provide you with an insight into aspects of working in a commercial kitchen. It will provide an introduction to the skills and knowledge required for someone considering a career in the Hospitality industry.
The Year 13 Hospitality programme is assessed against three Service IQ Unit Standards which total 8 credits at level 3. All work is internally assessed through written tests and practical tasks.
Students will have two practical cookery or coffee periods each week.
Unit Standards have only one level of competency – unit standards are either Achieved or Not Achieved. All assessment dates are included on the term planners, on schoology, and on the wall in the classroom. Any changes to these will have a minimum of 1 week's notice.
Topics Covered:
Baking
Eggs
Baking
Comprehensive Espresso Training
Working in a team (optional)
Total additional credits - 15.
NOTE: Students will be expected to provide some perishable foods for practical lessons. Details of this will be available on Schoology to assist the organisation of this.
Course Overview
Semester A
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11 or 12 Food Technology, Hospitality or Food and Nutrition (not compulsory).
Students without Food Safety knowledge will be provided with additional support.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Materials Contribution $80 for pantry ingredients, that the school provides.
Workbook contribution $18.
Coffee Course contribution is $110 (this is partially subsidised).
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
NZQA Info
Prepare, assemble, and present complex sandwiches for service in a commercial kitchen
NZQA Info
Prepare and cook egg dishes in a commercial kitchen
NZQA Info
Prepare and bake basic cakes, sponges, and scones in a commercial kitchen
NZQA Info
Prepare and present espresso beverages for service
Pathway Tags
Cook, Baker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef,