Hospitality and Catering
WJEC GSCE
Why study Hospitality and Catering?
The hospitality and catering course offers a unique opportunity for learners to develop their knowledge and extend their skills within hospitality and catering in a vocational context. It is a suitable qualification for those who want a broad background in this area and for those who wish to progress to further education.
It will offer valuable preparation for those entering the world of work. This course encourages the investigation and study of hospitality and catering in a variety of contexts and uses a range of assessment techniques to enable learners to respond through practical and investigative work.
Areas of Study
The industry - food and drink.
Job roles, employment opportunities.
Health, safety and hygiene.
Food preparation, cooking and presentation.
Nutrition and menu planning.
Costing and portion control.
Specialist kitchen equipment.
Communication and record keeping.
Assessment
The Hospitality and Catering Industry
Written Examination - 40%
Hospitality and Catering in Action:
Example brief - The local hotel in your area is holding an international week. As the trainee chef you have been invited to take part and have been asked to prepare a three-course meal from a country of your choice.
Non examination element - 60%