GCSE Hospitality and Catering

Exam Board: WJEC

Aim: The WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering has been designed to support learners in schools and colleges 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. Employment in hospitality and catering can range from waiting staff, receptionists and catering assistants to chefs, hotel and bar managers and food technologists in food manufacturing. All of these roles require further education and training either through apprenticeships or further and higher education.  

                  
You will have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills, including food preparation and cooking skills, organisation, time management, planning, communication and problem solving. 

Assessment

The course is made up of two mandatory units: 

• Unit 1 The Hospitality and Catering Industry (40%)
• Unit 2 Hospitality and Catering in Action (60%)

Learners must complete both units. 

Enrichment Opportunities

Visits to local Hospitality and catering businesses, speakers intervention, events and work experience opportunities.

Links

• WJEC Exam Board
• NVQ Professional Cookery at The Canterbury Academy
• The Practical Learning Pillar