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This qualification is designed for learners to demonstrate skills and ability through units chosen by them to match the skills required in their workplace.  Ingredients used should be fresh and tasks performed from scratch.

The available units are


1G1 : Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
2G1 Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation

In addition to these two mandatory units, learners are required to complete a minimum of 7 units from at least 3 option lists.  These 7 units should reflect the daily duties of the learner while at work.  Assessment pieces should not be contrived just to meet the criteria.

 

Candidates taking units from Option Block C (Food and Drink Service) must include unit 2G4 within the total of 9 units

Candidates taking units from Option Block D (Food Preparation and Cooking) must include unit 2G3 within the total of 9 units

Candidates taking units from both Option Block C and Option Block D need only include unit 2G3 within the total of 9 units

Candidates may only select a maximum of TWO Level 1 optional units

 

List A : Reception Units

2REC1 Deal with communications as part of the reception function

2REC2 Deal with the arrival of customers

2REC3 Deal with bookings

2REC4 Prepare customer accounts and deal with departures

2REC9 Resolve customer service problems (ICS)*

2REC11 Identify and provide tourism related information and advice

 

List B : Housekeeping Units Option

2H1 Clean and service a range of areas

2H2 Work using different chemicals and equipment

2H3 Maintain housekeeping supplies

2H4 Clean and protect floors (Asset Skills)

2H5 Clean carpets and soft furnishings (Asset Skills)

2H6 Provide a linen service

2H7 Carry out periodic room servicing and deep cleaning

1H1 Collect linen and make beds              

 

List C : Food and Drink Service Units

2FS1 Prepare and clear areas for table service

2FS2 Serve food at the table

2FS3 Provide a silver service

2DS1 Prepare and clear the bar area

2DS2 Serve alcoholic and soft drinks

2DS4 Prepare and serve wines

2DS5 Prepare cellars and kegs

2DS7 Prepare and serve dispensed and instant hot drinks

1FS3 Prepare and clear areas for counter/takeaway service

1FS4 Provide a counter/takeaway service

 

List D :Food Preparation and Cookery Units

2FP7 Prepare vegetables for basic dishes

2FC7 Cook and finish basic vegetable dishes

2NFPC4 Prepare, cook and finish basic rice dishes

2NFPC5 Prepare, cook and finish basic pasta dishes

2NFPC6 Prepare, cook and finish basic pulse dishes

2NFPC8 Prepare, cook and finish basic egg dishes

2NFPC15 Prepare and present food for cold presentation

2NP&C1 Complete kitchen documentation

2NP&C2 Set up and close kitchen

1FP2 Prepare and finish simple salad and fruit dishes

1FP3 Prepare hot and cold sandwiches

1NFPC1 Prepare and cook fish

1NFPC2 Prepare and cook meat and poultry

 

List E : Generic Units

1G2 Maintain and deal with payments

1G4 Contribute to effective teamwork

2G3 Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food

2G4 Maintain food safety when storing, holding and serving food

 

Each unit has questioning attached, which take the form of paper based short answer tests or computerised, multiple choice testing.

If a workplace feels that they can fulfil a higher level of food preparation, a more appropriate qualification may be NVQ 2 or 3 Professional Cookery.

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