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GCSE Catering and Hospitality (Double Award)
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Studying GCSE Catering and Hospitality (Double Award): A course in Hospitality and Catering offers a unique opportunity in the curriculum for candidates to develop their knowledge and extend their skills within hospitality and catering in a vocational context. It will provide opportunities to develop candidates' interdisciplinary skills, a range of Key Skills and their capacity for imaginative, innovative thinking, creativity and independence.
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CATERING and HOSPITALITY (DOUBLE AWARD) ASSESSMENT Weighting UNIT 1: Catering skills related to food preparation and service 45 hours in total. 30% Controlled Task 120 marks (120 UMS) Two practical tasks selected from a bank of six WJEC set tasks. Internally assessed using WJEC set criteria and externally moderated. UNIT 2: Catering, food and the customer 20% Written Paper 1 ¼ hours 80 marks (80 UMS) One written paper which will be externally set and marked. All questions compulsory and targeted at the full range of GCSE grades. The paper will contain short-answer, structured and free response questions drawn from the catering content. This examination will be available either as an electronic assessment or as a traditional written paper. UNIT 3: Hospitality skills related to events and functions 45 hours in total. 30% Event Based Task 120 marks (120 UMS) One event based task taken from a list of WJEC set tasks. Internally assessed using WJEC set criteria and externally moderated. UNIT 4: Hospitality and the customer 20% Written Paper 1 ¼ hours 80 marks (80 UMS) One paper which will be externally set and marked. All questions compulsory and targeted at the full range of GCSE grades. The paper will contain short-answer, structured and free response questions drawn from the hospitality content.
It is a suitable qualification for those who want a broad background in this area and for those who wish to progress to further education. It will offer valuable preparation for those entering the world of work. The specification encourages the investigation and study of hospitality and catering in a variety of contexts. In these contexts the candidates are given opportunities to acquire competence, capability and critical skills through the creation, implementation, use and evaluation of a range of resources. Candidates from all cultures and both genders can develop their interest in, enjoyment of, and critical reflection about this vocational area. The specification uses a range of assessment techniques to enable the candidate to respond through practical and investigative work. Students will also be given the opportunity to complete the Level 2 in Food Safety which will compliment the above course and this qualification will last the students for three years and will be very useful if they wish to have part time employment within the hospitality business. There may also be the possibility for some students to also complete the AQA GCSE Food Technology course as below: AQA Food Technology
One paper with two sections: Section A Section B All questions are compulsory A single design-and-make activity selected from a choice of set tasks, consisting of the development of a made outcome and a concise design folder and/or appropriate ICT evidence. These tasks are reviewed every two years. As part of the evidence submitted, students should include photographs of the finished products as well as photographs at various stages of the process. |
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Personal Qualities required to study GCSE Catering and Hospitality: Students must have an interest in completing practical tasks and be willing to demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards. Because of the practical activities undertaken, good organisational skills, self-motivation and creativity are desirable qualities. The ability to work without constant supervision should provide a challenge for the students when completing practical tasks and assignments. |
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By achieving a GCSE in Hospitality and Catering (Double Award) this could lead to: A major employer in the UK is the food industry, with jobs ranging from agriculture to manufacturing. There are many different careers open to you with a background in food and catering. It is not all shelf stacking, catering or working on an endless production line. Jobs include: chef, dietician, environmental health officer, food chemist, food consultant, food stylist, food photographer, home economist, hotel and restaurant manager, waiter/waitress, marketing and advertising executive, health professional, farmer, microbiologist, nutritionist, recipe developer, teacher, working in food magazines, radio and television. |
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| Remember: Although this course is a dual award it is equivalent to 1 GCSE - you should choose this as ONE of your Option choices. |