Catering student preparing a dish

What You Will Study

This course will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:

  • Food Safety   
  • Developing skills for employment in catering and hospitality  
  • H&S in Catering and Hospitality
  • Healthier foods and special diets
  • Prepare and cook stocks, soups and sauces
  • Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables
  • Prepare and cook meat and offal
  • Prepare and cook poultry
  • Prepare and cook fish and shellfish
  • Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes
  • Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings
  • Food and beverage service skills  
  • How You Will Be Assessed

    You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence that can include observations, assignments, practical tests, written tests, oral questions, witness statements and case studies.

  • Entry Requirements

    4 GCSEs at at Grade 9-3.

    OR

    Level 1 in either English or Maths and Level 1 qualification in Hospitality for progressing students.

  • Further Study

    On successful completion, you may choose to continue your studies further on one of our Level 3 Diploma qualifications, enter the workplace or an apprenticeship.