Subject Information - Hospitality and Catering

VISION/AIM

At FHES we follow the WJEC/Eduqas Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering.

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. It is most suitable as a foundation for further study. This further study would provide learners with the opportunity to develop a range of specialist and general skills that would support their progression to employment

Please find below a brief overview of the course:

Unit 1 - The Hospitality and Catering Industry

Enables learners to gain and develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and catering industry including provision, health and safety, and food safety.

Exam 40% - In this topic learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the following areas: 

• Hospitality and catering providers.
• Working in the hospitality and catering industry. 
• Working conditions in the hospitality and catering industry. 
• Contributing factors to the success of hospitality and catering provision. 

Unit 2  - Hospitality and Catering in Action

Enables learners to develop and apply 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.

NEA folder and 3.5 hour practical exam - 60%.

In this topic learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the following areas:

• The operation of the front and back of house.
• Customer requirements in hospitality and catering.
• Hospitality and catering provision to meet specific requirements.   

Resources and support materials can be found on FHES Google Classrooms.

Further information can be requested from the Head of Department, Mrs A Helyar, ahelyar@fhes.org.uk or from the Lead Teacher Mrs E Aitchison, eaitchison@fhes.org.uk

WJEC/Eduqas Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering

Exam Board	WJEC/Eduqas Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering
Unit 1:	The Hospitality and Catering Industry Written examination: 1 hour 20 minutes. 40% of qualification. 80 marks Questions requiring short and extended answers, based around applied situations. Learners will be required to use stimulus material to respond to questions.
Unit 2:	Hospitality and Catering in Action Controlled assessment: approximately 12 hours 60% of qualification 120 marks An assignment brief will be provided by WJEC each year which will include a scenario and several tasks.

 

Teaching Schedule

	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 9	1. Food commodities	2. Principles of nutrition	3. Diet and good health
Year 10	4. The science of food	5. Where food comes from	6. Cooking and food preparation
Year 11	Non-examination assessment Assessment 1: The Food Investigation Assessment 15% of total qualification	Non-examination assessment Assessment 2:The Food Preparation Assessment	Exam revision and preparation