Service related topics such as security, communication,
Basic pasta preparation, cooking and finishing methods
Deli/Café preparation and production
Basic stocks and sauces
Bakery pastry; cakes, biscuits and slices
Important Dates
Semester 1 Ends: 3 July
Assessment Schedule
Methods of Assessment
Minimum pass mark
Learning Outcomes
% Weighting
Due Date
Practical 1
60%
1 - 3
15%
Practical 2
60%
1 - 4
15%
Practical 3
60%
1, 2, 4 & 7
20%
Practical 4
60%
1, 2, 5, 6 & 7
20%
Portfolio
50%
1 - 8
30%
Assessment Guidelines
In order to pass this course, you must attempt all assessments and gain a course result of 60% or higher in the Practicals and 50% or higher in your Portfolio.
Below you can find a description of what will be required for the assessments. These requirements will also be looked at and discussed in class. If you still have questions about what is required, ask the tutor during class time to clarify what it is that you are unsure about.
The aim of this assessment is to utilise foundational skills and techniques to demonstrate and apply knowledge of food operations and menu planning by preparing and serving dishes which includes but not limited to a range of vegetables, fruit and pulses, using stock, sauces and soups, farinaceous foods, rice, grains and eggs enhanced when suitable to demonstrate and apply knowledge of food operations and menu planning.
For more information and the Marking Rubric, read the Assessment Brief below
Important Details:
You must have submitted by email a work plan at least one day prior to assessment.
Your uniform must be correct according to NMIT guidelines
the assessment is 3 hours and 30 minutes long
You must arrive on time and meet all allocated timings in assessments
Assessment
Practical 3
Due: (to be confirmed)
Weighting: 20%
The aim of this assessment is to prepare and serve pastries and baked products suitable for café environment which may include but not limited to the use of farinaceous goods, vegetables, fruits and egg products while applying food production operations skills.
For more information and the Marking Rubric, read the Assessment Brief below
Important Details:
You must have submitted by email a work plan at least one day prior to assessment.
Your uniform must be correct according to NMIT guidelines
the assessment is 3 hours long
You must arrive on time and meet all allocated timings in assessments
Assessment
Practical 4 - End Point
Due: (to be confirmed)
Weighting: 20%
For more information and the Marking Rubric, read the Assessment Brief below.
Assessment
Portfolio
Due: (to be confirmed)
Weighting: 30%
Your portfolio is a collection of evidence of the work you have undertaken.
For more information and the Marking Rubric, read the Assessment Brief below and the Guidelines.
Important Details:
Your portfolio must be presented in a word file and completed by the due date.
You will have the ability to check in with your tutor at various stages during your learning to ensure that your portfolio is on track.
It must contain all the evidence to the standards specified in the brief.