01HOS

NCEA Level 1 Hospitality

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Drew McWhinnie.


In this course, we will cover topics relevant to food preparation and service of food in the hospitality industry.

It is a practically-based course with a small theory component.

We will cover hygiene and safe food practices, as well as gaining skills in the preparation of:

  • Fruit and vegetables

  • Cakes, scones and sponges

  • Eggs and cheese

  • Soups and sauces


This course consists of industry based standards, and students are expected to meet the hospitality industry requirements in relation to uniform for all practical work including practical assessments. These requirements include wearing covered shoes, aprons, hair nets/chef’s hat, and no jewelry, artificial fingernails or nail polish.

You need to be able to work in a fast paced environment.


Students will develop many skills that employers are looking for. These include the ability to work in teams, good communication skills, resilience, good self-management skills, and thinking skills.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 19
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 15892 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used for food and recipes in commercial cookery


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 15919 v6
NZQA Info

Prepare and present hot finger food in the hospitality industry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 15920 v6
NZQA Info

Prepare and present sauce and soup in the hospitality industry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 15921 v6
NZQA Info

Prepare and cook a cake, a sponge and a batch of scones in the hospitality industry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19770 v5
NZQA Info

Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes in the hospitality industry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21057 v5
NZQA Info

Prepare, construct, and garnish mocktails for the hospitality industry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21059 v5
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of knife care, use, storage, and carrying for the hospitality industry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.