Skills for Independence and Work - Catering and Hospitality

This course is designed for adults with learning difficulties and additional needs. You will develop skills for independence as well as working on a variety of  Hospitality and Catering projects in the SEND kitchens at CoNEL. This course will guide you from the very beginnings of the catering journey to the end point at which we consume or sell the fruits of our labour.

Basic health and safety

Food hygeine

Basic understanding of food types

Basic food preparation

Basic cooking skills

Different foods from around the world

Guest services

Employability skills - working as a team, communication, problem solving

Literacy and numeracy skills [Embedded]

There are no qualifications required but an Initial Assessment will be carried to ensure course appropriateness. Proof of support needs and/or previous support received.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods based on course requirements and individual needs. For example:

Observations

Workbooks

Practical Activities

Questioning

Peer feedback

Throughout the course, you will be gathering evidence/information in each unit. There are different methods that evidence can be gathered to meet individual needs.

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Further study in the area of Hospitality and Catering - entry level to level 1