Open Awards
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/6095/1
    Curriculum Active

    Open Awards Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 190 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Syllabus Units
    7 Units
    Guided Hours
    190 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Cooking Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand different methods of cooking.
    • Recognise different equipment needed for cooking.
    • Understand Health and Safety issues relating to different methods.
    • Know how to make a dish using different cooking methods
    2

    Everyday Food and Drink Preparation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare a hot or cold drink.
    • Know how to prepare a snack.
    • Know how to clean up after preparing food.
    • Know how to store food and drink.
    • Know how to be safe in the kitchen
    3

    Kitchen Hygiene

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know that kitchens must be kept clean.
    • Use equipment to clean a kitchen.
    • Use products to clean a kitchen.
    4

    Make a Meal

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the basic hygiene rules of the kitchen
    • Be able to select ingredients to make a meal.
    • Be able to prepare ingredients.
    • Know how to use utensils safely.
    • Know how to use a cooker safely.
    • Be able to serve a meal
    5

    Preparing Drinks and Snacks

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to be involved in preparing drinks safely.
    • Be able to be involved in preparing snacks safely
    6

    Selecting and Using Cooking Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to select appropriate cooking equipment.
    • Be able to use basic cooking equipment safely
    7

    Understanding a Balanced Diet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what makes a balanced diet.
    • Understand what is meant by healthy eating.
    • Know how to prepare a balanced meal.
    • Understand the need for basic food hygiene

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6095/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2020