L1 Hospitality
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. May.
This course focuses on the foundational knowledge and skills that are required for a career in the Hospitality Industry. A broad range of learning relating to industry standard codes of practice for health and safety, the safe handling and use of knives, various practical skills including the preparation and presentation of various food items in accordance with industry trends. Students will participate in an integrated assessment day with other Hospitality and Cafe Operations students in term 2 and term 3.
This course offers up to 19 unit standard credits from Service IQ - the Hospitality Industry Training Organisation. Both theory and practical skills are internally assessed. This course is made up of approx 50% practical and 50% theory. It is suitable for students planning to work or study towards a pathway in the Hospitality industry, or for those who would like to increase their understanding so they can gain part time employment while at school or other tertiary studies.
Required Prior Learning
Entry is open, but at the discretion of the HOD. Prior performance will be considered.
Pathway
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Maintain personal presentation and a positive attitude in a workplace involving customer contact
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Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision
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Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen
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Prepare and present fruit and vegetables in the hospitality industry
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Prepare and present hot finger food in the hospitality industry
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Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes in the hospitality industry
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Prepare, construct, and garnish mocktails for the hospitality industry
Pathway Tags
Cook, Baker, Kitchenhand, Chef, Holiday Park Manager, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Army Soldier, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Deckhand, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Hotel Porter, Maitre d’Hotel, Health and Safety Adviser, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Butcher,