Highfield
    Level 2
    QN: 603/7245/X
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    Highfield Level 2 Certificate for Kitchen Assistants (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Highfield. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 96 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    Highfield
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    96 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Cold Food Preparation and Presentation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to prepare, store, finish and display cold food dishes for cold food presentation
    • Be able to prepare, cook and finish a variety of cold food dishes
    2

    Health and Safety within the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand roles and duties for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
    • Understand the process of risk assessment
    • Understand how risk assessments improve health and safety at work
    • Know the procedures for responding to accidents, near misses and ill-health in the workplace
    3

    Introduction to the Hospitality and Catering Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the different establishments and services offered within the hospitality and catering industry
    • Understand the organisational structure and responsibilities within the hospitality and catering industry
    4

    Principles of Food Safety for Catering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of food handlers keeping themselves and work areas clean and hygienic
    • Understand the importance of keeping food products safe
    5

    Principles of Kitchen Equipment and Knife Skill Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to care for food preparation and cooking equipment
    • Understand how to use and care for knives and cutting equipment for different knife skill techniques
    6

    Workplace Standards and Professional Development in the Catering Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the reasons for and impact of complying with an organisation’s standards of conduct and behaviour
    • Understand job roles and career pathways available within the organisation and wider hospitality industry
    • Understand how to communicate and work effectively as a team member
    • Be able to contribute to own learning and development within the workplace

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/7245/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Highfield
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2021