Hospitality and Catering

Course summary

WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Awards enable learners to gain knowledge, understanding and skills relating to a specific vocational sector. In addition to development sector-specific knowledge and understanding, these qualifications also support learners in developing the essential employability skills that are valued by employers, in further and higher education. WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Awards are designed primarily for 14-16 year old learners in a school environment and include an element of external assessment through a written exam and a controlled assignment. Students will be graded from Level 1 Pass to Level 2 Distinction*. This qualification and course would be suitable for students who: 1. Love to cook and present food in interesting and creative ways. 2. Are interested in nutrition. 3. Are interested in current eating threads and habits. 4. Are interested in the restaurant /hospitality industry. 5. Are able to prepare and bring ingredients to every practical lesson. There is the opportunity to learn about issues related to nutrition and food safety and how they affect successful hospitality and catering operations. In this qualification, learners will also have the opportunity to develop some food preparation and cooking skills as well as transferable skills of problem-solving, organisation and time management, planning and communication.