Year 9 Options Process - Hospitality & Catering
Introduction
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Hospitality and catering is a dynamic, vibrant and innovative sector delivering vital jobs, growth and investment in the heart of our local communities - important culturally, socially and economically. The sector is a major contributor to the UK economy, employing 2.9 million people and generating £130bn in economic activity, while paying £38bn in taxation to fund important local and national services. Hospitality is the 3rd largest private sector employer in the UK; double the size of financial services and bigger than automotive, pharmaceuticals and aerospace combined.
Businesses which make up the hospitality sector include hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and bars, leisure parks, stadia, nightclubs, contract caterers, food service operators, entertainment and visitor attractions. Employment can range from waiting staff, receptionists and catering assistants to chefs, hotel and bar managers, and food technologists working for supermarket chains. Some of these roles require further education and training either through apprenticeships or further and higher education.
Course Details
The Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering has been designed to support learners in schools who want to learn about this vocational sector and the potential it can offer them for their careers or further study.
Unit 1: The hospitality and catering industry
In this unit learners will gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and catering industry including provision, health and safety, and food safety.
Unit 2: Hospitality and Catering in Action
In this unit learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the importance of nutrition and how to plan nutritious menus. They will learn the skills needed to prepare, cook and present dishes. They will also learn how to review their work effectively.
Unit 1 will be externally assessed through an examination. Unit 2 will be internally assessed. Students will be taught the content and then given the opportunity to complete a controlled assessment which will be graded and go towards their final qualification.
Where will the course take you?
This course is excellent as a foundation for further study. It can also lead into apprenticeships and further degrees. Future job roles might include:
- Accommodation Manager
- Catering Manager
- Chef
- Customer Service
- Event Management
- Health Service Manager
- Holiday Representative
- Hotel Manager
- Restauranteur
- Tourism Officer
- Any many more…
Course Structure and Assessment
Exam board: Eduqas Level ½ Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering
Unit 1: The hospitality and catering industry
Written examination: 1 hour 20 minutes
40% of qualification.
Unit 2: Hospitality and catering in action
Controlled assessment
60% of qualification.
Further information
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Teacher of Hospitality and Catering: Mrs Hannah Harrison: ward.h@whiteroseacademies.org
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Online links to resources or course documents:
Hospitality & Catering Specification: Link