Course Outline
Introduction to Computers & Keyboarding: This course will provide students with the ability to understand the basic components of the computer, how the operating system works, tips and techniques to search and locate information on the internet. In addition, students will learn proper keyboarding techniques to improve their speed and accuracy.
Microsoft Office – Key Applications: This course presents skills training and assessment for a broad range of computing concepts and techniques. Students will gain competency the key applications of Microsoft Office covering the facets of word processing, spreadsheet management & creating presentations.
The Role of a Food Service Worker: The course sheds light on the general responsibilities of a Food Service Worker. While the course also teaches Ministerial standards adhered to in the food industry, it also aims to develop students’ soft skills in an attempt to generate efficient workers.
Food Safety and Sanitation: This course deals with Food Safety Management. Students learn about various Food borne illnesses, their causes and mitigation. The course adds special emphasis on Cleaning and Sanitizing. To prevent accidents, students are made aware of the importance of Selecting Right Tools and Equipment for the task, while introducing them to various Health and Safety regulations to be followed.
Kitchen Equipments and Food Preparation: This course deals with the core facet of food preparation and its service in a professional service setup. Students are introduced to stages of pre-preparation of food, understanding the use of tools and equipment used for different tasks in the kitchen and the service floor. Special handling caveats for certain kinds of food and their importance is also taught. Students study about the cooking principles used in the kitchen. The course also deals with food presentation, plating techniques and table setup for different kinds of food setup.
Health and Nutrition: This course deals with Cultures and Food from around the world, recommended nutrition and dietary guidelines for humans. Students also learn about Healthy living and humans¿ different life stages. It also sheds light on the Food Pyramid and its tiers and the concept of a Balanced Diet.
Oral Communication & Presentation Skill: The main objective of this course is to enable students to understand, improve and develop their oral communication skills within a business context. Students prepare for a variety of business presentations encountered in the workplace.
Practicum Placement: The placement is to expose the student to a working environment where theory is put into practice. This course requires full-time attendance working within food service environment.
