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Level 3 Trades Academy Hospitality and Catering
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Chandra.
This course has been designed as a Trades Academy course to lead on to the Tourism, Food Service and Catering industry which in itself is a growth area where there is a real demand for well-trained staff. This course will give the necessary skills to have a career in this industry. There is also the expectation that students choosing to take this course will show a high level of commitment, energy and resourcefulness in order to complete the year's study.
You will work towards 80 Level 3 credits gained from HAC including credits from Tourism and Financial Literacy.
Students doing this course will:
- Assist and prepare food at the School Lunch Programme and Salvatore's Cafe as part of their Work Experience.
- Opportunity to visit Food Trade Shows and Formal dining restaurants.
- Participate in Culinary competitions.
- Opportunity to participate in outside catering functions/events.
- Cater for School Prize-giving functions.
At the completion of this course, students may gain:
- Entry into Bakery, Catering or Hospitality, Barista (coffee) programmes at MIT or AUT.
- Apprenticeships within the Hospitality Industry.
- Employment within the Hospitality Industry.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
All food items supplied - students DO NOT bring any food from home.
Full chefs uniform and leather lace-up black covered shoes MUST be worn in the commercial kitchen.
High standard of cleanliness and food safety are expected.
Pathway
Students will spend 5 days a week in the Hospitality Kitchen assisting with the lunch programme team while gaining credits towards Level 3 and real life work experience. Student have a specialized timetable. They work with real chefs daily, preparing food for the lunch programme, baking for the cafe and tasting their creations. Students will work towards gaining 80 Level 3 credits including credits from Financial Literacy.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 81 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 81 credits.
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