Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

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This course will introduce you to professional cookery and food service covering the basic methods of cookery and service, providing you with a sound foundation to start your career in the industry. This programme will enable you to study a wide range of skills, all of which will help you on your chosen career pathway, moving into employment or further training. You will get the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification linked to your chosen career. Also, this programme will help you to improve your maths, English and ICT, plus develop the personal and social skills which employers look for. You will be given support and guidance throughout your learning journey and your progress will be reviewed with you regularly.Candidates will undertake practical assignments to cover the following units: -Introduction to the hospitality industry -Customer service in the hospitality industry -Introduction to healthy eating -Basic food preparation and cooking -Introduction to food commodities -Using kitchen equipment -Food safety in catering -Food service Assessment is continuous in practicals and in class based theory and assignments. There may be several opportunities for work experience at events e.g. Open Golf Tournament, Chester Races, Grand National.

Course information

Name: Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Qualification title: Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Entry 3) (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is continuous in practicals and in class based underpinning knowledge sessions. Awarding City & Guilds of London Institute Created 20151218 10:34:10 Updated 20151218 10:34:10

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Wirral Met College
Further Education
wmc.enquiries@wmc.ac.uk
0151 551 7777
http://wmc.ac.uk/

Address

Conway Park
Europa Boulevard Town: Birkenhead County:Wirral