KS 4 - HOSPITALITY & CATERING

Hospitality and Catering is a vocational award which is equivalent to two GCSEs grades A*-C.

A BTEC First Certificate is a practical, work related course which is runs as a 3 year programme based on realistic workplace situations.

The course is divided up into a number of different units from which we select 3:    

• Unit 1 - Exploring the Hospitality Industry (60hrs) - core unit 100% theory
• Unit 5 - Healthy Eating Styles (60hrs) 60% practical 40% theory
• Unit 7 - Basic Culinary Skills 60% practical 40% theory

All units are assessed and graded internally with external verification providing the overall grade for the qualification.

Course Books and Equipment

• BTEC First in Hospitality and Catering
• A4 Folders, planner, pencils, pens, eraser, metric ruler

Events and Visits

• Students visit Bluewater Shopping Centre to complete a case study

Key Dates

• Students are given assignment deadline dates at the start of each assignment