Academic Information

Hospitality

Aims

  • To develop skills & knowledge to make informed choices about nutrition and lifestyle

  • Participate in visits to travel & tourism organisations and destinations

  • To help pupils to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines, work independently and within teams

Staff

Mrs S Todd
Mrs Brown
Miss O’Neill
Mr Hanna
Mr McCausland

Mrs Beck (Technician)

Key Stage 3

12-week modular course each year

Year 8

  • Healthy Eating

Year 9

  • Healthy Eating

  • Home and Family Life

Year 10

  • Healthy Eating

  • Independent Living


Key Stage 4

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Award in Hospitality

25% external exam 75% portfolio. Four units completed:

  • Introducing the Hospitality Industry

  • Working in the Hospitality Industry

  • Food Safety and Health and Safety in Hospitality

  • Planning, Preparing, Cooking and Finishing Food

CCEA Occupational Studies

100% coursework. Two units completed:

  • Contemporary Cuisine

  • Patisserie and Baking


Post 16

Edexcel BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Hospitality

100% coursework

7 units completed over the two years looking at various elements of the Hospitality Industry, Customer Service and Dishes from Around the World.

 

OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Vocational Skills (Year 13 – 1 Year Course)

2 out of the 5 units taught through Hospitality

100% coursework

Units to be completed:

  • Handling Food Safely

  • Food Preparation and Cooking Skills

Enrichment - Hospitality

This is a 10-week enrichment course in Hospitality and Event Management.
Recognised qualifications are gained at Level 2 in Food Hygiene and Safety and First Aid at Work.

Skills Developed

  • Practical Cookery Skills

  • Creativity

  • Teamwork

  • Communication

  • Time Management

  • Problem Solving

  • Decision Making

  • Consumer Awareness

  • Personal and Social Skills

  • Observation Skills

Career Areas

Hospitality Industry

  • Hotels

  • Restaurants

  • Bars

  • Fast Food Outlets

Travel and Tourism Industry

  • Travel Agents

  • Tour Guides

Leisure Industry

Surveys

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