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This course requires 2 options.

Level 2 Cooking Essentials Plus - Hospitality Academy Level 2, double option line

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: N. Hanson.

This Academy creates real opportunities for enthusiastic students in Hospitality to achieve industry based skills in our commercial kitchens with a dedicated pathway into employment or further education.
In the first year, (Level 2), there are two options. Both options run for five days over the six day timetable cycle. One being a one hour course and the other a two hour a two hour course. In the second year, (Level 3), there are also two options. One is two hours a day five days out of six and the other is full-time Hospitality.


Students will also spend time in the school café working towards credits in both cookery, food and beverage, and customer service. Chef jacket, pants, cap and apron are required for all options; full-time students need two full uniforms.
In this academy students will gain knowledge, practical skills, develop confidence, passion and dedication for a career in the hospitality industry. As part of the second-year course structure they will experience a selection of real work placements.
The Hospitality Academy Programme offered in 2025 will include timetabled hours outside of normal school hours. This makes it possible for students to complete some of the units under realistic conditions. Students are encouraged to enter Culinary Competitions and participate in community service. Students will be required to assist in catering tasks that occur both during and after “normal school hours”.


All the standards contribute credits to the NCEA. Some English standards may be offered in a Hospitality context to allow students to develop their work place literacy skills.

All students will need to: complete the MHS online selection process or see Mr Hackett or Mr Tinling, plus complete an AWVA application form and have an interview with the academy tutor. Students will then be notified about whether they have been selected or not.

Places are limited in the academies and are not guaranteed until the application has been confirmed after the above.

All academy students need to complete an AWVA Academy Application form. 

This can be picked up from the Academy Offices or email to Sarah at [email protected].. If emailing please state which academy course you are applying for.

This programme is designed to teach students essential skills required to work successfully in the hospitality industry.  

Standard Number

Level

Domain

Unit Title

Credits

SR

167

2

Food Safety

Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision

4

13281

2

Cookery

Prepare and present basic sandwiches for service

2

14440

2

F&B

Prepare and clear areas for counter food service in a commercial hospitality environment

2

14443

2

Cookery

Pack food and beverage orders for takeaway in a commercial hospitality environment

2

62

2

Service Delivery

Maintain personal presentation & a positive attitude in a workplace involving customer contact

3

57

2

Service Delivery

Provide customer service

2

17285

2

F &B

Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production

3

13272

2

Cookery

Cook food by baking in a commercial kitchen

2

13283

2

Cookery

Prepare and present salads for service

2

13278

2

Cookery

Cook food by roasting

2

13271

2

Cookery

Cook food by frying

2

13276

2

Cookery

Cook food by grilling

2

13285

2

Cookery

Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen

2

13280

2

Cookery

Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts

2

                                                                                         Total credits                                               32

 

Course Overview

Term 1
All students in this course will do the Cafe Module. See listed standards and credits.
This course consists of both Cookery and Front of House standards.
All these will be done throughout the whole year.
Any other variations will need to be discussed with the Hospitality tutors.

Recommended Prior Learning

At Level 3 it is expected that students have completed the Level 2 academy successfully.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

All the academies are fees free, which includes some bus transport. However, some have a uniform cost, such as Chef Whites for this course.

Pathway

The Hospitality Academy’s purpose is to create real opportunities for enthusiastic students in hospitality to achieve superior outcomes with a dedicated pathway into employment or further education, with an emphasis on becoming self-directed learners.
For the first year the Level 2 Hospitality Plus Academy offers two subject lines in timetable. Students will also spend time in the school café working towards credits in both cookery, food and beverage, and customer service. Chef jacket, cap and apron are required for this option.
In 2025 all students will complete the Cafe module and then students All students will be required to complete the café module.
Then students might then select either of the following: 1. Cookery module 20 credits or 2. Apiculture (bee keeping) and Garden modules 20 credits, after discussion with their Hospitality tutor.
All the standards contribute credits to the NCEA.

Assessment Information

The above standards might vary according to circumstance.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 40
Internal Assessed Credits: 40
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 57 v10
NZQA Info

Provide customer service


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 62 v10
NZQA Info

Maintain personal presentation and a positive attitude in a workplace involving customer contact


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 167 v9
NZQA Info

Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13271 v6
NZQA Info

Cook food items by frying


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13272 v6
NZQA Info

Cook food items by baking


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13276 v6
NZQA Info

Cook food items by grilling


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13278 v6
NZQA Info

Cook food items by roasting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13280 v7
NZQA Info

Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts in a commercial kitchen


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13281 v7
NZQA Info

Prepare and assemble, and present basic sandwiches for service


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13283 v6
NZQA Info

Prepare and assemble, and present salads for service


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13285 v6
NZQA Info

Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 14440 v8
NZQA Info

Prepare and clear areas for counter food service for a commercial hospitality establishment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 14443 v8
NZQA Info

Pack food and beverage orders for takeaway in a commercial hospitality environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17284 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17285 v10
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24526 v5
NZQA Info

Apply safe working practices in a commercial kitchen


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 40
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0