Year 13 Hospitality - The Essentials
13HOSE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: H. Lamason
Content:
This course is aimed at Year 13 students who have had limited or no experience in Hospitality but wish to gain some basic skills in food preparation, ready for leaving school. The students will gain eight of the sixteen Level 3 credits by completing a Barista Course at Northtec. Four Level 2 credits will be on industry required basic food handling certificate- ideal for part-time work or inclusion in a Curriculum Vitae.
Skills:
- Food hygiene and safety
- Food preparation and presentation skills
- Meal planning and budgeting
- Team work
- Barista skills
- Work to deadlines
- Learn basic culinary terminology
This is NOT a University approved subject
Students need to be able to handle a variety of foods, and the course is NOT suitable for students with severe food allergies or strict dietary requirements.
Contributions and Equipment
All students need: pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, glue stick, highlighters, coloured pencils, scissors.
Specific requirements for this class are:
1 1B8 exercise book
1 Clearfile
Students have the option of bringing in additional or specialised ingredients
Fully covered shoes are compulsory for all practical classes.
Recommended Prior Learning
An interest in learning to prepare and cook food safely
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 167 v8 Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 13280 v6 Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts in a commercial kitchen | 2 |
I |
2 |
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| U.S. 13285 v5 Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen | 2 |
I |
2 |
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| U.S. 13310 v5 Prepare and produce basic hot and cold dessert items in a commercial kitchen | 3 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 17284 v6 Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production | 3 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 17288 v7 Prepare and present espresso beverages for service | 3 |
I |
5 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Technology, Food Science, New product design, Food Engineering, Quality Assurance, Food Critic, Food Stylist, Cake Decorator, Product Promotion, Hospitality, Chef, Baker, Bar Manager, Bar Tender, Front of House, Caterer, Housekeeper, Cafe Manager, Hotel/ Motel Receptionist, Barista.