Catering
Catering
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About Us Established 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 offering exceptional support and ABC is proud to still be “owned” by the sector and working for the sector. ABC offers 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 offer not only a wide range and breadth of qualifications, but just as significantly, excellent customer support.
An Experienced and Knowledgeable Team Our 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 Qualifications Our 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 Qualifications ABC Awards is a national Awarding Organisation providing qualifications regulated by Ofqual.
Catering ABC 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
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Wired Sugar Flowers
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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 offers 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
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Level 2 Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery
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Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery
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Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery
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Wired Sugar Flowers ABC 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
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Develop specialist skills required
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Provide practical experience in handling tools and equipment
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Give an understanding of the commodities used
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Identify the Health and Safety requirements associated with the preparation and use of wired flowers
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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 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.
ABC offers the following range of qualifcations designed specifically for learners wishing to study Wired Sugar Flowers: •
Level 1 Award in Wired Sugar Flowers
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Level 2 Certificate in Wired Sugar Flowers
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 selfemployment, full-time or part-time catering or for bakery learners to enhance their vocational skills The ABC Level 2 Certificate in Cake Decoration aims to • Give learners a greater depth of knowledge and understanding of cake decorating, sugar craft techniques and design • Develop 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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confectionery spray painting
cake decoration
wired sugar flowers piping chocolate
desserts marzipan
patisserie
dough products
icing
sugar paste
hygiene
biscuits
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
Apprenticeships Catering 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)
ABC 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.
Funding ABC 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.
Resources Additional guidance and resources to support our qualifications is freely available to approved ABC centres.
How do I get more information? enquiries@abcawards.co.uk www.abcawards.co.uk/hospitality-and-catering/catering/
Published 07 September 2012
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