Hospitality and catering

This course allows for any student that enjoys learning about the wide world of Hospitality, Catering and nutrition to develop their knowledge of the third largest employment industry. During this course you will have the opportunity to experience elements of the industry first-hand through external visits and professional taster experiences at IA .

Overview – 

The course includes:

• Hospitality and catering links through experiences and knowledge application.

• Guests chefs and external visits. 

• A specific KS4 dedicated kitchen with versatile equipment, allowing us to cover a wide range of cooking styles.

• A gateway to travelling through college avenues and then onto working in the UK or even abroad if that's something of interest. Chefs and Hospitality staff are on demand, not just in the UK but across most countries. 

This course will also develop the following skills:

• Practical skills — time management, cooking knowledge, event planning and organisation.

• Presentation skills — dress code, food hygiene, plate presentation and personal appearance.

• Personal skills — showing evidence of progression, improved confidence and enjoyment;

• Interpersonal skills — communication, individual drive and group work.

Assessment – 

This course concentrates on two units over the two years. Unit 1 will be studied mainly in year ten and Unit 2 in year 11. Resit opportunities may be available for both assessments. 

Unit:  1

Type of moderation: external examination - January of year 11 (Resit in June of year 11) - weighting: 40%

Unit: 2

Type of moderation: Coursework - Starting in September of year 11. Then supported by a practical cooking assessment - November of year 11 - weighting:  60%

Subject links – 

Hospitality and Catering has strong links with science, business, PE, life skills and world of work. 

Careers – 

Hospitality and Catering will provide opportunities for careers in areas such as: 

Hospitality:

• Front of house staff at any business that has contact with customers (receptionist, head waiter, bartender, ect)

• Managing - any business that serves food, beverages, and/or offers entertainment and/or offers accommodation. Massive field of establishments on offer.

• Hospitality manager

• Events planner/manager

• Teaching 

• Airlines - hostess, travel planner, holiday organiser 

• Personal assistant 

• Public service

Catering 

• Food manufacturing inspector

• Chef

• Caterer

• Baker

• Food technologist. 

• Food scientist

• Armed services 

For further information, please contact –

Programme leader - Chris Platt      Email - info@ipswichacademy.org.uk