Hospitality and Catering
Why should I choose it?
WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Awards (Technical Awards) provide learners with opportunities to study vocational subjects alongside GCSEs and other general and vocational qualifications as part of a broad programme of study. They are primarily designed for learners aged 14-16 and offer an experience that focuses on applied learning, i.e. acquiring and applying knowledge, skills and understanding through purposeful tasks set in sector or subject contexts that have many of the characteristics of real work.
Level 1/2 Vocational Awards (Technical Awards) available in 9 subject areas, listed below, meet Ofqual and DfE requirements for the KS4 performance table qualifications.
• Construction and the Built Environment
• Engineering
• Global Business Communication (French, German, Spanish)
• Health and Social Care
• Hospitality and Catering
• ICT
• Performing Arts
• Retail Business
• Sport and Coaching Principles
What does the course involve?
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.
How will I be assessed?
- Unit 1: The hospitality and catering industry Written examination: 1 hour 20 minutes 40% of qualification
- Unit 2: Hospitality and catering in action Controlled assessment: approximately 12 hours 60% of qualification
Below are the assessment objectives for this specification.
Learners must: AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding from across the specification. AO2 Apply skills (including practical skills), knowledge and understanding in a variety of contexts and in planning and carrying out investigations and tasks. AO3 Analyse and evaluate information, making reasoned judgements and presenting conclusions.
What could a qualification lead to?
Studying food preparation and nutrition can lead to exciting and well-paid career options. This course could lead you into roles such as Chef, Food Product Developer, Buyer (who travels the world sourcing new food products for manufacturers), Food Safety Inspector, Nutritionist, Dietician, Quality Manager, Teacher, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Photographer, Food Stylist, Home Economist, Hotel and Restaurant Manager, Microbiologist, working in food journalism.
