Thames High School Thames High School

Food and Hospitality Level 2

HOS2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea D. Phillips.

Recommended Prior Learning


Students do not need to have studied Food and Hospitality at Level 1 to enrol in this course. 


Food and Hospitality Level 2

This course aims to assist young people to further develop the foundation skills required to enter the food industry. You will learn a variety of skills and knowledge related to the food and beverage sectors of the food industry. It is internally assessed, and evidence for each topic is collected over a period of time. This is an exciting course aimed at students whose goal is to enter the food industry or simply develop life skills that will enhance personal well-being beyond school. There will be checkpoints throughout the year to monitor student progress and give feedback, students are expected to complete up to date assignment and practical skills to be ready for each checkpoint. It is internally assessed, and evidence for each topic is collected over a period of time and will include skill task observation, knowledge and cookery assessment. There is one assessment opportunity and two resubmission opportunity will be offered where there are minor areas for improvement as part of the practical and theory components of each Unit Standard. 

There is an expectation that students will work safely and respectfully following our school Tikanga.





Course Overview

Term 1
Hone your knife skills and prepare fancy vegetable cuts and delicious salads for service.

Term 2
Explore international cuisine while preparing safe food for service.
Food safety.

Term 3
Prepare baked food items and espresso beverages.

Term 4
Complete practical assessments for espresso beverages.

Learning Areas:

Food & Hospitality, Health, Technology


Pathway

Food and Hospitality Level 3

Career Pathways

Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Chef, Maitre d’Hotel, Baker, Bartender, Cafe Worker


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will be provided with learning material and assessments.


Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.