Qualification details

BIIAB Level 1 Award in Essentials of Catering

Qualification summary

The qualification will enable candidates to demonstrate to employers that they have met the minimum standards required for them to safely and effectively operate in a kitchen. The award is accessible and achievable in a short period of time. The qualification covers the basic essentials required for working in a kitchen, including awareness of hygiene factors, health and safety, basic knife skills and operating and cleaning kitchen machinery.

Qualification details

500/2083/3
1
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/07/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/07/2007
Accreditation end date:
30/06/2010
Certification end date:
30/06/2011
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English
Candidates can progress on to Levels 2 and 3 of the same suite of qualifications (currently in development) and also use to progress onto the professional cheffing qualifications currently available.
Bar Person/Manager
Catering/Restaurant Manager
Chef
Conference and Banqueting Assistant/Manager
Entertainment Manager
Fast Food Service Assistant
Kitchen Assistant/Porter
Kitchen Supervisor/Manager
Waiter/Waitress
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.4  Hospitality and Catering
30
Pass
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
This qualification is assessed by external assessment only.
This is a one unit qualification.