L3CAT

NCEA Level 3 Culinary Arts

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Hitchcock.

This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Level 1 and 2 Catering and is made up of 19 Level 3 Unit Standard credits.  It focuses on cookery skills, creativity with food, barista, culinary knowledge, food presentation, health, safety, and service. There will be opportunity to help with Catering events and to run a coffee club at lunchtimes from the Catering room.

 


Recommended Prior Learning

Students need to have achieved Food Safety and 12 other credits at Level 2 Catering. Students who do not meet these criteria or who did not take Level 2 Catering will need to seek approval from the Teacher in charge. (Students require NCEA Literacy and Numeracy).

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 1 x 20 pocket A4 Display Book

Assessment Information

Extension: Unit Standard 28106 and 28107. Students will be given the opportunity to compete in the National Secondary School Culinary Challenge where they can work towards 10 credits competing in a cookery competition.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 168 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in a food establishment
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13316 v6
NZQA Info
Prepare and cook basic pasta dishes in a commercial kitchen
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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. 18497 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of culinary products, terms, and food preparation methods
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:

  • Student demand
  • Staff availability
  • Resourcing

These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.

Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.