EDUQAS Level 1/2 Hospitality and Catering overview
The EDUQAS level 1/2 hospitality and catering qualification takes place over two years of learning during key stage 4.
It is made of 2 units that need to be completed:
Unit 1 – The Hospitality and Catering industry – an externally assessed examination
Unit 1 enables learners to gain and develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and catering industry including provision, health and safety, and food safety.
Unit 2 – Hospitality and Catering in action – an internally non-examined assessment
Unit 2 enables learners to develop and apply knowledge and understanding of the importance of nutrition and how to plan nutritious menus. They will learn the skills needed to prepare, cook and present dishes. They will also learn how to review their work effectively.
Assessment Overview
Unit 1: The hospitality and catering industry
Written examination: 1 hour 20 minutes
40% of qualification
80 marks
Questions requiring short and extended answers, based around applied situations. Learners will be required to use stimulus material to respond to questions.
Unit 2: Hospitality and catering in action
Controlled assessment: approximately 12 hours
60% of qualification
120 marks
An assignment brief will be provided by WJEC which will include a scenario and several tasks available via the WJEC Secure Website.
Assessment Objectives
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding from across the specification.
AO2 Apply skills (including practical skills), knowledge and understanding in a variety of contexts and in planning and carrying out investigations and tasks.
AO3 Analyse and evaluate information, making reasoned judgements and presenting conclusions.
Assessment dates:
Unit 1 is assessed through an external examination available in January and May/June each year (first assessment in January 2024).
Unit 2 is assessed through controlled assessment and submitted for external moderation. Unit 2 is available for submission in December and May each year
Grading
Vocational Awards are awarded on an 8-point scale: Level 2 Distinction*, Level 2 Distinction, Level 2 Merit, Level 2 Pass, Level 1 Distinction*, Level 1 Distinction, Level 1 Merit, Level 1 Pass. Candidates who do not achieve the uniform marks required to achieve a Level 1 Pass will have their achievement recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a certificate.