Year 12 7HOS – Hospitality (NCEA L2)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Ms G. Small.
Why this course:
Queenstown’s economy is built on tourism and a major part of this is the hospitality industry. From hotel work to front of house responsibilities in a cafe or restaurant, from working as a chef or even a barista, the opportunities for employment in our fair town are endless. This course has been designed for students who wish to pursue a career working in some aspect of the hospitality industry either here, elsewhere in NZ or even abroad.
Course information:
The aim of this course is to continue exploring practical cooking skills and to develop confidence when greeting and serving customers in a hospitality setting. The written component of the course has an equal weighting and comes in the form of workbooks from Service IQ.
Topics taught are likely to include:
- Review of food safety practices.
- International food preparation and presentation
- Food and beverage service.
Please note this is an alternative pathways course that does not lead to a university entrance (UE)-approved course at Level 3.
Please note this means that a subject endorsement is not possible, nor is it possible to gain credits towards an NCEA Level endorsement.
This course does not lead to NCEA Level 3 Food Technology (8FTK). Students who successfully complete this course are encouraged to apply for acceptance into the Level 3 Cookery Course run through the Cromwell Trades Academy.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that students have previously taken Food Technology. Entry is at the discretion of the HoLA.
Pathway
This course does not lead to NCEA Level 3 Food Technology (8FTK). Students who successfully complete this course are encouraged to apply for acceptance into the Level 3 Cookery Course run through the Cromwell Trades Academy
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision
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Prepare and serve hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks for a commercial hospitality establishment
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Prepare and clear areas for table service for a commercial hospitality establishment
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Provide table service for a commercial hospitality establishment
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Maintain personal presentation and greet customers in the hospitality industry
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Compare characteristics of international dishes and prepare and present international dishes