World SKILLS HONG KONG COMPETITION Western Cookery 4 Sep. 2012 – 6 Sep. 2012
Hong Kong Youth Skills Competition The Hong Kong Youth Skills Competition is a multi-disciplinary event held for the first time in 1996 and thereafter every other year. The 9th Western Cookery competition is scheduled for September 2012.
The competition is jointly organized by the Vocational Training Council, the Clothing Industry Training Authority, the Construction Industry Training Authority and the Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, with strong support from tertiary institutions, industry and commerce.
Purpose The objectives of the Hong Kong Youth Skills Competition are as follows: to enhance the social status of skilled to select competitors to compete in the workers 42 World Skills to be held in Leipzig, to encourage young people to embark Germany in 2013. on a career in industry and commerce to encourage young people to excel in their respective trades or occupations
Western Cookery This competition is devised to test the skills of young people in the preparation of hot and cold appetizers, main course dishes and hot and cold desserts. Eligibility Applicants should be: born on or after 1st January 1991 a permanent resident of Hong Kong
able to apply the skills and knowledge in Western Cookery
Format of the Test The competition will be conducted in the form of practical work. Theoretical knowledge is limited to that necessary to carry out the practical work. Test papers will be set in English. The duration of the test would be 3 days of up to a total of 15 hours practical work.
If the number of applications exceeds the available testing capacities, a screening test on basic cooking techniques will be conducted in June 2012 to shortlist the applicants. Applicants will be informed in advance of the exact date of the screening test. The decision of the screening committee will be final and binding.
Venue The competition will be conducted at the Hospitality Industry Training and Development Centre, Level 1, Pokfulam Training Centre Complex, 145 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. (Tel.: 2538 2200) Competition Schedule Day 1 – Tuesday, 4th September 2012 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Day 2 – Wednesday, 5th September 2012 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Day 3 – Thursday, 6th September 2012 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Scope of the Test The competitor has to carry independently the following tasks:
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Preparing, cooking, making and dressing of: (i) soups and sauces (ii) fish and shellfish dishes (iii) hot and cold dishes of meat and poultry (iv) trimming and garnishing (v) potato and vegetable dishes (vi) salads (vii) hot, cold and ice-cream desserts (viii) national dishes, specialities The appropriate tasks are: – Identify availability of the material (mise-en-place). – General preparations: preparation of ingredients, getting the raw material ready, appropriate storing of food, preparation of hot and cold dishes, carving and dressing, clearing and keeping the work area clean. The test projects for the whole competition will be distributed 1 month prior the competition, i.e., on 04 August 2012, to the competitor.
On the first day of the competition, competitors will visit the workshop and receive all-important general information and a material list. During the first day, competitor is required to: – perform the work planning, – establish mise-en-place (preparation) for the whole competition. On the first competition day, the competitor may, during the assigned working time, consult his/her books whenever he/she wishes and for any length of time. Theoretical knowledge: Knowledge of materials and use of appropriated techniques. Materials – All necessary raw materials will be made available to the competitors before the commencement of the competition. – Additional food products can only be available under certain circumstances. – The prepared dishes must be arranged
professionally and pleasantly on the
plates made available.
Application Procedure Applicants may apply individually. Alternatively employers, educational or training institutions may also nominate candidates. Application forms and guidebooks are available from offices of the Vocational Training Council, the Clothing Industry Training Authority, the Construction Industry Training Council and the Industrial Centre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Duly completed application form should be submitted together with photocopies of the candidate’s Hong Kong Identity Card. Receipt of each application will be acknowledged. Eligible candidates will be informed in writing and assigned a competitor number which will be used in Fee
all test projects and forms. Ineligible applicants will be notified by post. Closing date of application: 15 May, 2012 (Tuesday) Send your application to: Hong Kong World Skills Competition Registry The Youth Skills Competition Secretariat 6/F, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island New Territories, Hong Kong Tel: 3907 6843 Fax: 2904 7843 / 3748 9400 Webpage : http://youthskills.vtc.edu.hk E-mail: vtam@vtc.edu.hk
No application fee is required. Awards The Champion and the 2 runners-up will receive a gold, silver or bronze medal and a certificate. In addition, the Champion will be awarded a $3,000 cash prize, the 1st runner-up $2,000, and the 2nd runner-up $1,000. Winners of the Hong Kong Youth Skill Competition would have the opportunity of being selected by the Vocational Training Council to represent Hong Kong at the 42 World Skills to be held in Leipzig in 2013.
Announcement of Result November 2012
Prize Presentation Ceremony November 2012