NCEA Level 3 Hospitality: Food Studies

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.