3 Catering
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs V. Maskell.
This course is career-related. Students will have the opportunity to improve their skill base and knowledge regarding the preparation and presentation of more complex dishes. This course ‘is a must take’ if you want to work in the catering or hospitality industry. Also, demonstrate knowledge of nutrition in commercial catering
Course Overview
Term 1
The main focus is to expand on your culinary skills as well as food safety.
Assessments include U.S. 168 4 credits and 13314 5 credits (to be contained in the term 2 )
The Total Credits 4
Term 2
We will be further developing your practical skills, meal planning and nutrition knowledge.
Assessments include U.S. 13314 5 Credits and U.S. 13316 3 Credits
The total Credits 8
Term 3
We will be continue developing your practical skills, meal planning and nutrition knowledge.
Assessment will include U.S. 13314 4 Credits and U.S. 27955 5 Credits
Total 9 credits
Term 4
We will finish our year by recapping what we have learnt and showcasing the practical skills developed.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have taken 2 CAT and achieved US 167 - Food Safety. HoD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Ring binder/refill
Pathway
There are endless opportunities available to students following a year of L3 Catering course work.
Students can continue to study in the area of Food and Beverages at tertiary providers such as MIT, AUT, NZMA to name a few.
Students can also move straight into the workplace and continue to study - earn as you learn.
Assessment Information
All assessments are internally assessed and have a written and pracitcal component.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in a food establishment
NZQA Info
Prepare and cook egg dishes in a commercial kitchen
NZQA Info
Prepare and cook basic pasta dishes in a commercial kitchen
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition in commercial catering
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply food safety practices in a food-related establishment
Pathway Possibilities
Hotel Supervision, catering cooks & chefs, events baristas, Functions kitchen hands, senior lead chef, catering floor supervisor, chef cook, cafe assistant, assistant cafe manager, food court - full time/ part-time, cook, baker's assistant 7 bakery packers, Meat Department supervisor, Bar and wait person.,