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.
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Provide customer service
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Maintain personal presentation and a positive attitude in a workplace involving customer contact
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Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision
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Cook food items by frying
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Cook food items by baking
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Cook food items by grilling
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Cook food items by roasting
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Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts in a commercial kitchen
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Prepare and assemble, and present basic sandwiches for service
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Prepare and assemble, and present salads for service
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Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen
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Prepare and clear areas for counter food service for a commercial hospitality establishment
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Pack food and beverage orders for takeaway in a commercial hospitality environment
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Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production
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Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision
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Apply safe working practices in a commercial kitchen