Massey High School

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

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: N. Hanson.

Recommended Prior Learning

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

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 2026will 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.

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

Note There will not be a separate AWVA application form this year as all the information will come through schoolpoint or be covered at an interview or in the particular academy contract.

If you have any questions email Sarah Maxwell on [email protected] . When emailing please state which academy course you wish to apply for.

Students can choose from the modules below, a minimum o

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.

Faculties:

All Academies (AWVA), Hospitality

Assessment Information

The above standards might vary according to circumstance.

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.

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