Gateway Qualifications
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/6503/1
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    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 250 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    Gateway Qualifications
    Syllabus Units
    12 Units
    Guided Hours
    250 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

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    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the main outlets in the hospitality industry, Know the job opportunities within the hospitality industry
    2

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Food Hygiene and Safety

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about basic food hygiene., Know how food safety measures are implemented.
    3

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Working with Food in a Retail Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about personal hygiene when dealing with food in a retail environment., Know about food safety hazards in a retail environment., Be able to work in a safe and hygienic way, appropriate for a retail environment where food is handled.
    4

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of good customer service, Be able to communicate with customers, Know the importance of good personal presentation
    5

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Serving Food and Drink

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to serve food and drink to customers, Be able to work as part of a food and drink service team
    6

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Planning a Healthy Diet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the principles and benefits of a healthy diet., Know the factors to be considered when planning a healthy diet for an individual.
    7

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Guest Services in the hospitality industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work as part of the guest services team, Be able to communicate with customers
    8

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Working in a Team

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Be able to plan as part of a team.2. Be able to work positively as a member of a team.3. Be able to review own performance as a member of a team.
    9

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Basic food preparation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare food for cold presentation or cooking
    10

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Handling Money in a Sales Situation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to handle money securely and accurately in a sales situation., Know the purpose of a float., Be able to take a cash payment., Be able to calculate takings.
    11

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Digital Skills for Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Be able to use digital skills to handle work-related information.2. Be able to create and edit digital content for work-related purposes.3. Be able to use digital skills to communicate in a work context.4. Be able to work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work context.5. Be able to respond to technical problems.
    12

    Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Basic Cooking

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify and use appropriate kitchen equipment for basic cooking tasks
    • Follow a simple recipe to prepare a basic dish
    • Apply safe and hygienic practices when handling food
    • Demonstrate basic cooking techniques such as boiling, grilling, and baking
    • Present a cooked dish appropriately
    • Work safely in a kitchen environment

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6503/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Gateway Qualifications
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2020