Catering Sector Booklet

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About UsEstablished in 1998, ABC Awards (ABC) is the result of combining more than 180 years of regional examination and assessment practices into one national Awarding Organisation. As a registered charity we are continuing the tradition of our founding organisations who were established by the sector to deliver useful and practical qualifications whilst off ering exceptional support and ABC is proud to still be

“owned” by the sector and working for the sector.

ABC off ers an outstanding range of vocational qualifications which reflect the skills that employers and centres look for in learners and employees. At ABC, we recognise the importance of continuing to off er not only a wide range and breadth of qualifications, but just as significantly, excellent customer support.

An Experienced and Knowledgeable TeamOur friendly and responsive approach to customers means all our centres have access to a dedicated Qualification Administrator as well as unlimited access to a Business Development Manager who can answer any queries or concerns you might have. Our Moderators are all subject specialists and are chosen by us for their experience, knowledge and ability to support centres to deliver ABC’s qualifications successfully.

A Wide Range of QualificationsOur portfolio of more than 600 Ofqual regulated qualifications covers 14 sectors with qualifications to suit all ages and abilities. We have designed all ABC qualifications with the support of relevant stakeholders to make sure that they meet the needs of the current industries across the UK. This means that the qualifications are designed to give learners the skills needed to find employment, progress within education or enhance their skills in their current job role. We have more than 1200 centres with many tens of thousands of certificates being issued each year.

Recognised and Valuable QualificationsABC Awards is a national Awarding Organisation providing qualifications regulated by Ofqual.

CateringABC Awards dedicated range of Catering qualifications cover technical and competence qualifications, valued by employers to help their businesses grow, whilst learners develop their personal learning, thnking skills , confidence and creativity. After completing our Catering qualification many learners go on to run their own businesses or work in top restaurants as pastry chefs.

Our Catering sector covers the following qualification areas:General / Professional Patisserie and Confectionery• Wired Sugar Flowers• Cake Decoration•

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General / Professional Patisserie and Confectionery

Our ABC qualifications in General / Professional Patisserie and Confectionary are designed for learners who have an interest in patisserie and confectionery as an area of employment and want to develop practical skills in this area.

Learners will gain the essential knowledge, skills and understanding to produce patisserie and confectionery products.

ABC Awards’ qualifications in Patisserie and Confectionery include, producing biscuits, cakes, sponges and petit fours, desiging display pieces and decorative items for production, through to carrying out quality checks during the production of deserts and calculating food costs. All topics covered aim to help learners improve their employment prospects, by gaining knowledge and skills.

ABC off ers the following range of qualifications designed specifically for learners wishing to study within the Patisserie and Confectionery pathway:

Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery•

Level 2 Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery•

Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery•

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery•

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Wired Sugar FlowersABC Awards’ qualifications in Wired Sugar Flowers have been devised for those learners who wish to acquire wired sugar flowers skills to enhance future employment prospects. These hands-on qualifications provide practical experience in handling tools and equipment and give the learner an understanding of the commodities used.

Learners will have the opportunity to develop the specialist skills that are required to succeed in this industry - both of these qualifications are designed to prepare learners for employment in this area of work.

The ABC Level 1 Award in Wired Sugar Flowers aims to:

Give learners an understanding of wired sugar flower techniques•

Develop specialist skills required•

Provide practical experience in handling tools and equipment•

Give an understanding of the commodities used•

Identify the Health and Safety requirements associated with the preparation and use • of wired flowers

Prepare learners for employment in this area of work•

Cake Decoration Competition Bournmouth & Poole College

Cake Decoration Competition Bournmouth & Poole College

ABC off ers the following range of qualifcations designed specifically for learners wishing to study Wired Sugar Flowers:

Level 1 Award in Wired Sugar • Flowers

Level 2 Certificate in Wired Sugar • Flowers

ABC Awards’ qualifications in Wired Sugar Flowers include, understanding the process for making wired sugar foliage and berries, selecting the appropriate ingredients and recipes for specific tasks, through to being able to select and use the correct tools, equipent and materials and understanding safe and hygenic working practices.

Cake Decoration Competition Bournmouth & Poole College

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Cake Decoration

The ABC Awards’ Cake Decoration qualifications have been developed for those learners who are interested in developing skills in cake decorating and sugarcraft through vocational study. The qualifications are aimed at learners who already work in the catering industry as well as those who have a vested interest in this area.ABC Awards’ Cake Decoration qualifications are appropriate as a basis for self-employment, full-time or part-time catering or for bakery learners to enhance their vocational skills

The ABC Level 2 Certificate in Cake Decoration aims toGive learners a greater depth of knowledge and understanding of cake deco-• rating, sugar craft techniques and designDevelop more in-depth skills• Provide practical experience in handling specialist tools and equipment• Give an understanding of the commodities used• Identify the Health and Safety requirements associated with the work• Prepare learners for employment in this area of work•

Cake Decoration Competition Bournmouth & Poole College

Cake Decoration Competition Bournmouth & Poole College

ABC Awards’ qualifications in Cake Decoration include knowing how to produce icing for specific purposes, decorate cakes using a variety of techniques and constructing marzipan exhibits, right through to understanding how to store goods and materials in food manufacture.

Our range of qualifications designed specifically for learners wishing to study within the Cake Decoration include:

Level 1 Award in Cake Decoration• Level 2 Certificate in Cake Decoration• Level 3 Certificate in Cake Decoration•

Cake Decoration Competition Bournmouth & Poole College

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What prior knowledge is needed?Entry requirements vary depending upon what level of qualification a learner wishes to study within the Catering sector. However, generally a learner will need to display that they have a working knowledge in the subject they wish to study or have a keen interest in their chosen subject area.

What Next? - Progression Routes• Further education e.g. an ABC Level 2 qualification• Improve employment prospects

• Learners can use the knowledge gained from studying an ABC catering qualification to progress further within their current job role• Progress into an apprenticeship within the sector

biscuits

confectionery

desserts icingwired sugar flowers

hygienepatisserie

cake decoration

sugar paste

chocolate

dough products

marzipan

spray painting

piping

ApprenticeshipsCatering Apprenticeships are available to people who have a vested interest in the hospitality and catering industry and who want to learn the skills needed for a successful career in this field. Apprentices get to develop industry specific skills and knowledge whilst learning key/core skills. The ABC Awards’ Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery qualification contributes towards the following apprenticeship:

Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Hospitality * Catering (Patisserie & Confectionery), England and (Wales) non statutory

Knowledge qualification

ABC Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery (500/9893/7)

How do I get more [email protected]

www.abcawards.co.uk/hospitality-and-catering/catering/

FeesABC has no hidden fees or charges so the prices you see on our web site are the prices you actually pay. Our costs are inclusive of enrolment, certification and moderation fees.

FundingABC Awards has endeavoured to provide signposting to funding eligibility but centres are advised that these are guides only and clarification from funding providers should be sought.

ResourcesAdditional guidance and resources to support our qualifications is freely available to approved ABC centres.

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