Contact: Mr A Robinson

Email: arobinson@boteler.org.uk

Qualification Details

WJEC Eduqas Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering (GCSE Equivalent)

This course is a level 2 qualification and is the equivalent to studying for a GCSE. It is recognised by colleges and equips learners with theoretical knowledge about the industry as well as enabling them to develop practical skills in planning, preparing and cooking a variety of dishes.

What you will study:

Unit 1: Hospitality and catering industry: focuses on learning about different types of providers, legislation, food safety and the roles and responsibilities within the sector

Unit 2: Hospitality and catering in action: develops learners’ practical skills for planning, preparing, cooking and presenting nutritional dishes meeting the client needs

How you will be assessed:

Unit 1: Hospitality and catering industry (Externally Assessed Exam) (40%)

Unit 2: Hospitality and catering in action (Internally Assessed) (60%)

Potential Post-16 progression:

Learners may be able to access Level 3 qualifications relevant to the hospitality and catering sector, such as:

• WJEC Level 3 Food, Science and Nutrition (certificate and diploma)
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery
• Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery Supervision

Potential Careers/Higher Education progression:

• The hospitality industry is one of the biggest employers in the UK and opportunities for progression are plentiful. According to the British Hospitality Association, hospitality and catering is Britain’s fourth largest industry and accounts for around 10% of the total workforce. Since 2010, over 25% of all new jobs have been within the hospitality and catering sector with the majority of new roles falling within the 18-24 age groups.