CBC Comer
CBC Comer
COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM
COURSE DESIGN
QUALIFICATION : NC III
    This list does not include specific institutional requirements such as educational
attainment, appropriate work experience, and others that may be required of the trainees
by the school or training center delivering the TVET program.
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 COURSE STRUCTURE:
                                  BASIC COMPETENCIES
                                             (37 hours)
        UNIT OF                                                                            NOMINAL
                           MODULE TITLE                LEARNING OUTCOMES
      COMPETENCY                                                                           DURATION
 1. 2. Participate in    1.1 Participating in 1.1.1        Obtain and convey                6 hours
       workplace             workplace                     workplace information
       communication         communication 1.1.2           Perform duties following
                                                           workplace instructions
                                                           Complete relevant work
                                                           related documents
                                                 1.1.3     Complete relevant work
                                                           related documents
 3. 4. Work in a team    2.1 Working in a        2.1.1     Describe team role and           3 hours
       environment             team                        scope
                               environment       2.1.2     Identify one’s role and
                                                           responsibility within team
                                                 2.1.3     Work as a team member
 5. 6. Solve/address     3.1 Solving/            3.1.1 Identify routine problems            3 hours
       general                 addressing        3.1.2 Look for solutions to routine
       workplace               general                    problems Appropriate
       problems                workplace                  medium is used to transfer
                                                          information and ideas
                               problems
                                                 3.1.3 Recommend solutions to
                                                          problems
4 5   Develop Career     4.1 Developing          4.1.1 Manage one’s emotion                 3 hours
      and Life                 career and Life 4.1.2 Develop reflective practice
      Decisions                Decisions         4.1.3 Boost self- confidence and
                                                           develop self- regulation
6 7   Contribute to      5.1 Contributing to 5.1 .1 Identify opportunities to do            3 hours
      workplace                workplace         things better
      innovation               innovation        5.2 .2 Discuss and develop ideas
                                                 with others
                                                 5.3 3 Integrate ideas for change in the
                                                 workplace
8 9   Present relevant   6.1 Presenting          6.1.1 Gather data/ information             8 hours
      information        relevant information    6.1.2 Assess gathered data/
                                                          information
                                                 6.1.3 Record and present
                                                          information
7 8   Practice           7.1 Practicing          7.1.1 Identify OSH compliance              4 hours
      Occupational       Occupational Safety              requirements
      Safety and         and Health Policies     7.1.2    Prepare OSH requirements
      Health Policies    And Procedures                   for compliance
                                                 7.1.3 Perform tasks in accordance
      And Procedures
                                                          with relevant OSH policies
                                                          and procedures
8 9   Exercise           8.1 Exercising          9.1.1    Identify the efficiency and       3 hours
      Efficient and      Efficient and Effective          effectiveness of resource
      Effective          Sustainable Practices            utilization
      Sustainable        in the Workplace        9.1.2     Determine causes of
                                                          inefficiency and/or
      Practices in the
                                                          ineffectiveness of resource
      Workplace                                           utilization
     UNIT OF                                                                        NOMINAL
                    MODULE TITLE               LEARNING OUTCOMES
   COMPETENCY                                                                       DURATION
                        COMMON COMPETENCIES
                                     (18 hours)
     UNIT OF                                                                        NOMINAL
                     MODULE TITLE                  LEARNING OUTCOMES
    COMPETENCY                                                                      DURATION
1. Develop and     1.1 Developing          1.1.1 Identify and access key              2 hours
   update industry     and update                resources of information
   knowledge           industry                  on the industry
                       knowledge           1.1.2 Access apply and share
                                                 industry information
                                           1.1.3 Update continuously
                                                 relevant industry
                                                 knowledge
2. Observe        2.1 Observing            2.1.1 Practice personal                    2 hours
   workplace          workplace                  grooming and hygiene
   hygiene            hygiene              2.1.2 Practice safe and
   procedures         procedures                 hygienic handling,
                                                 storage and disposal of
                                                 food, beverage and
                                                 materials
3. Perform        3.1 Performing           3.1.1 Identify and explain the             6 hours
   computer           computer                   functions, general
   operations         operations                 features and capabilities
                                                 of both hardware and
                                                 software undertaken
                                           3.1.2 Prepare and use
                                                 appropriate hardware and
                                                 software according to
                                                 task requirement
                                           3.1.3 Use appropriate devices
                                                 and procedures to
                                                 transfer files/data
                                           3.1.4 Produce accurate and
                                                 complete data according
                                                 to the requirements
                                           3.1.5 Maintain computer
                                                 system
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    UNIT OF                                                                   NOMINAL
                     MODULE TITLE            LEARNING OUTCOMES
   COMPETENCY                                                                 DURATION
4. Perform          4.1 Performing      4.1.1 Practice workplace safety,       2 hours
   workplace and        workplace and         security and hygiene
   safety practices     safety                systems, processes and
                        practices             operation
                                        4.1.2 Respond appropriately to
                                              faults, problems and
                                              emergency situations
                                        4.1.3 Maintain safe personal
                                              presentation standards
5. Provide         5.1 Providing        5.1.1 Apply effective verbal and       6 hours
   effective           effective              non-verbal communication
   customer            customer               skills to respond to customer
   service             service                needs
                                        5.1.2 Provide prompt and quality
                                              service to customer
                                        5.1.3 Handle queries promptly
                                              and correctly in line with
                                              enterprise procedures
                                        5.1.4 Handle customer
                                              complaints, evaluation and
                                              recommendations
                            CORE COMPETENCIES
                                       (200 hours)
     UNIT OF                                                                  NOMINAL
                       MODULE TITLE             LEARNING OUTCOMES
    COMPETENCY                                                                DURATION
1. Plan and          1.1 A la carte and    1.1.1 Plan ala carte and buffet    20 hours
   prepare food          buffet food             items
   for a la carte        preparation       1.1.2 Prepare, produce and
   and buffets                                   present foods for ala
                                                 carte and buffets
                                           1.1.3 Store ala carte and buffet
                                                 items
2. Plan and          2.1 Planning and      2.1.1 Plan and prepare menus       20 hours
   control menu-         controlling       2.1.2 Control menu-based
   based catering        menu-based              catering
                         catering          2.1.3 Practice portion control
3. Organize bulk     3.1 Organizing        3.1.1 Plan kitchen operations      20 hours
   cooking               bulk cooking            for bulk cooking
   operations            operations        3.1.2 Organize production of
                                                 bulk cooking menus
                                           3.1.3 Select systems for bulk
                                                 cooking
                                           3.1.4 Use preparation and
                                                 cooking techniques
                                                 appropriate to the bulk
                                                 cooking system
4. Prepare pates     4.1 Pate and          4.1.1 Prepare pates and            20 hours
   and terrines          terrine                 terrines
                         preparation       4.1.2 Present pates and
                                                 terrines
                                           4.1.3 Develop new recipes
5. Plan, prepare     5.1 Buffet            5.1.1 Plan and design a buffet     20 hours
   and display a         planning and      5.1.2 Prepare for the buffet
   buffet                design            5.1.3 Display food items
                                           5.1.4 Present buffet in a safe
                                                 and hygienic manner
6. Select, prepare   6.1 Preparing and     6.1.1 Select specialized food      20 hours
   and serve             serving                 items
   specialized           specialized       6.1.2 Plan menus and/or
   food items            food items              promotional strategies
                                           6.1.3 Prepare and present
                                                 (dishes using) specialized
                                                 food items
                                           6.1.4 Implement hygienic and
                                                 safe practices
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     UNIT OF                                                                   NOMINAL
                        MODULE TITLE            LEARNING OUTCOMES
    COMPETENCY                                                                 DURATION
7. Select, prepare    7.1 Preparing and    7.1.1 Plan specialized cuisine      20 hours
   and serve              serving          7.1.2 Select and purchase food
   specialty              specialty               for menu items
   cuisines               cuisines         7.1.3 Select and use
                                                  equipment and
                                                  techniques for
                                                  preparation, cooking and
                                                  service
                                           7.1.4 Prepare, cook and serve
                                                  a range of menu items
                                           7.1.5 Implement safe and
                                                  hygienic practices
8. Monitor            8.1 Monitoring       8.1.1 Establish and maintain        20 hours
   catering                catering               purchasing and ordering
   revenue and             revenue and            system
   costs                   costs           8.1.2 Establish and maintain
                                                  financial control system
                                           8.1.3 Maintain production
                                                  control system
                                           8.1.4 Select and utilize
                                                  technology
9. Establish and      9.1 Establishing     9.1.1 Establish and implement       20 hours
   maintain quality        and                    procedures for quality
   control                 maintaining            control
                           quality control 9.1.2 Monitor and solve quality
                                                  related problems
10. Apply cook-       10.1 Applying cook- 10.1.1 Ensure goods received         20 hours
    chill-freeze           chill-freeze           conform to the
    production             production             appropriate food hygiene
    processes              processes              and health standards
                                           10.1.2 Prepare and cook food to
                                                  meet industry safety
                                                  standards
                                           10.1.3 Chill cooked food
                                           10.1.4 Freeze cooked food
                                           10.1.5 Store cooked food under
                                                  refrigeration
                                           10.1.6 Distribute
                                                  cook-chill/frozen products
                                           10.1.7 Prepare frozen food for
                                                  reheating
                                           10.1.8 Re-thermalize (reheat)
                                                  food products
                                           10.1.9 Maintain and serve
                                                  reheated food
RESOURCES:
Facilities Equipment
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Supplies                     Accessories
REFERENCES:
         Manuals
         Books
         CDs
         Recipe Books
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
         Written test
         Practical test
         Observation in laboratory
         Oral questioning
COURSE DELIVERY:
         Lecture/discussion
         Demonstration
         Hands-on
         Video viewing
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TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC COMPETENCIES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :               This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
                                  required to gather, interpret and convey information in
                                  response to workplace requirements.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II
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LO1. OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE INFORMATION
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :           WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :            This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to
                               identify role and responsibility as a member of a team.
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LO2. IDENTIFY OWN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN TEAM
                                                SAMPLE STORAGE:
                                                    Manual filing
                                                     system
                                                    Computer-
                                                     based filing
                                                     system
                                                    Personnel
                                                     forms,
                                                     telephone
                                                     message forms,
                                                     safety reports
                                                    Telephone
                                                    Electronic and
                                                     two way radio
LO3. WORK AS A TEAM MEMBER
                                                  SAMPLE STORAGE:
                                                      Manual filing
                                                       system
                                                      Computer-
                                                       based filing
                                                       system
                                                      Personnel
                                                       forms,
                                                       telephone
                                                       message forms,
                                                       safety reports
                                                      Telephone
                                                      Electronic and
                                                       two way radio
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :             SOLVE/ADDRESS GENERAL WORKPLACE PROBLEMS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :           This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
                              promoting general workplace problems.
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 LO2. LOOK FOR SOLUTIONS TO ROUTINE PROBLEMS
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :          DEVELOP CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :           This module covers the outcomes required to comply with
                              regulatory and organizational requirements for developing
                              career and life decisions.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :          CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE INNOVATION
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :           This module covers the outcomes required to comply with
                              regulatory and organizational requirements for contributing to
                              workplace innovation.
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :          This module covers the outcomes required to comply with
                             regulatory and organizational requirements for presenting
                             relevant information.
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :          This module covers the outcomes required to comply with
                             regulatory and organizational requirements for occupational
                             health and safety.
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :         This module covers the outcomes required to comply with
                            regulatory and organizational requirements for exercising
                            efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace.
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :          This module covers the outcomes required to comply with
                             regulatory and organizational requirements for practicing
                             entrepreneurial skills in the workplace.
NOMINAL DURATION         :   4 hours
COMMON COMPETENCIES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :           This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
                              required to access, increase and update industry knowledge.
LO2. Practice safe and hygienic handling, storage and disposal of food, beverage, and
     materials
LO1. PRACTICE PERSONAL GROOMING AND HYGIENE
MODULE DESCRIPTION :           This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
                               needed to perform computer operations which include
                               inputting, accessing, producing and transferring data using
                               appropriate hardware and software.
LO1. Identify and explain the functions, general features and capabilities of both hardware
     and software
LO2. Prepare and use appropriate hardware and software according to task requirement
LO1. Practice workplace safety, security and hygiene systems, processes and operation
LO1. Apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to respond to customer
     needs
LO3. Handle queries promptly and correctly in line with enterprise procedures
CORE COMPETENCIES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :           This module deals with the knowledge, skills, behavior and
                              motivations required to plan and prepare foods for ala carte
                              and buffet situations.
LO2. Prepare, produce and present foods for ala carte and buffets
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LO1. PLAN ALA CARTE AND BUFFET ITEMS
      Assessment               Contents                Conditions            Methodolo     Assessment
         Criteria                                                                  gies     Methods
 1.   The ala carte and       Menu planning            Writing            -Lecture/       Written test
      buffet is planned        for ala carte and         materials          discussion      Practical test
      according to             buffets                  References/        -               Observation
      enterprise and/or       Buffet                    recipe books       Demonstratio    Oral
      customer                 centerpiece and          Handouts           n                 questioning
      requirements             decoration               Fully-equipped     -Hands-on
 2.   Appropriate food         making                    operational        Video
      items are selected      Basic principles          commercial         viewing
      according to             of nutrition              kitchen            -modular
      season, budget,         Principles of            Real ingredients   -online
      occasion and             Food & Beverage
      customer                 Cost Control
      requirements.           Food preparation
 3.   Food cost is             for ala carte and
      calculated in            buffets
      accordance with
      budget and
      reporting
      requirements
 4.   Layout and
      display of the
      buffet are
      planned, in
      accordance with
      the type of food,
      occasion and
      desired theme.
 5.   Buffet
      centerpieces &
      decoration are
      designed
      organized and
      produced
      according to
      enterprise
      procedures.
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LO2. PREPARE, PRODUCE AND PRESENT FOODS FOR ALA CARTE AND BUFFETS
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LO3. STORE ALA CARTE AND BUFFET ITEMS
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :             PLAN AND CONTROL MENU-BASED CATERING
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :              This module deals with the basic planning, preparing and
                                 controlling of menu-based catering within established
                                 enterprise systems.
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LO1. PLAN AND PREPARE MENUS
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LO2. CONTROL MENU-BASED CATERING
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      Assessment               Contents                Conditions          Methodolo     Assessment
        Criteria                                                                 gies     Methods
 1.   Correct                 Recipe yield             Writing          -Lecture/       Written test
      portioning               testing                   materials        discussion      Practical test
      activities are          Portion sizes and                          -               Observation
                                                        References
      identified through       control                                    Demonstratio    Oral
 2.   Weight                                            Handouts         n                 questioning
 3.   Volume                                            Fully-equipped   -Hands-on       Sampling of
 4.   Count                                              operational      Video             buffet items
 5.   Correct tools                                      commercial       viewing           prepared by
      portioning are                                     kitchen          -modular          the
      calculated and                                                      -online           candidate
                                                        Real
      used.
                                                         ingredients/fo
                                                         od items
                                                        Calculator
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MODULE TITLE              :   ORGANIZING BULK COOKING OPERATIONS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :           This module deals with the skills, knowledge, behavior and
                              motivations required to provide on-the-job coaching to
                              colleagues. It reflects the situation in many hospitality
                              workplaces where “buddy” systems and on job coaching are
                              extremely common.
LO4. Use preparation and cooking techniques appropriate to the bulk cooking system.
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LO1. PLAN KITCHEN OPERATIONS FOR BULK COOKING
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    Assessment               Contents               Conditions          Methodolo     Assessment
      Criteria                                                                gies     Methods
 1. Preparation and         Work flow               Writing          -Lecture/       Written test
          service of         systems                  materials        discussion      Practical test
                                                                       -               Observation
         orders are         Maintaining             References
                                                                       Demonstratio    Oral
       organized for         food quality and        Handouts         n                 questioning
        the relevant         control in all          Fully-equipped   -Hands-on       Sampling of
       section of the        stages of                operational      Video             buffet items
         kitchen to          preparation in           commercial       viewing           prepared by
      enable smooth          bulk cooking             kitchen          -modular          the
                                                                       -online           candidate
       workflow and         Establishing            Real
        to minimize          control                  ingredients/Fo
           delays.           procedures and           od items
  2. The sequence            systems in bulk         Sample
         of dishes is        cooking                  menus,
       controlled to        Purchasing,              production
      enable smooth          receiving,               schedules,
       workflow and          storing, holding         catering plans
          minimize           and issuing              and checklists
           delays.           procedures in
  3. Quality control         relation to bulk
      in all stages of       cooking
       preparation is
      exercised with
     focus on design,
      eye appeal and
        portion size.
 4. Appropriate
     receiving,
     storing and
     cleaning
     procedures are
     established and
     correctly
     followed
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     Assessment           Contents               Conditions          Methodolo     Assessment
       Criteria                                                            gies     Methods
   1. Appropriate        Different types         Writing          -Lecture/       Written test
           food           of food                  materials        discussion      Practical test
                                                                    -               Observation
       production         production              References
                                                                    Demonstratio    Oral
       systems are        systems                 Handouts         n                 questioning
       selected for      Kinds of cooking        Fully-equipped   -Hands-on       Sampling of
      bulk cooking        equipment and            operational      Video             buffet items
      according to        processing               commercial       viewing           prepared by
         relevant         machines                 kitchen          -modular          the
                                                                    -online           candidate
         factors.                                 Real
   2. Appropriate                                  ingredients/Fo
      equipment is                                 od items
      identified to                               Sample
          assist                                   menus,
     production and                                production
         cooking                                   schedules,
        operations                                 catering plans
                                                   and checklists
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   Assessment              Contents               Conditions          Methodolo     Assessment
     Criteria                                                               gies     Methods
1. Menu items,            Features of bulk        Writing          -Lecture/       Written test
   which are               cooking                  materials        discussion      Practical test
                                                                     -               Observation
   compatible              operations              References
                                                                     Demonstratio    Oral
   with the type          Methods of              Handouts         n                 questioning
   of system               cooking and             Fully-equipped   -Hands-on       Sampling of
   chosen, are             their effects on         operational      Video             buffet items
   selected.               the nutritional          commercial       viewing           prepared by
2. Specialty               value and                kitchen          -modular          the
                                                                     -online           candidate
   recipes are             quality of food         Real
   prepared and           Safety in the            ingredients/Fo
   served taking           Kitchen/Safe             od items
   into account            work practices          Sample
   the type of food                                 menus,
   service system.                                  production
3. Food is                                          schedules,
   prepared using                                   catering plans
   methods which                                    and checklists
   take into
   account the
   effects of
   different
   methods of
   preparation on
   nutrition quality
   and structure.
4. Systems and
   equipment are
   safely and
   hygienically
   used.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :                PREPARE PATES AND TERRINES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :              This module deals with the specialist skills and knowledge,
                                 skills, behavior and motivations required to prepare pates
                                 and terrines
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LO1. PREPARE PATES AND TERRINES
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     Assessment          Contents            Conditions          Methodolo     Assessment
       Criteria                                                        gies     Methods
 1. Pates and           Uses of pates        Writing          -Lecture/       Written test
    terrines are         and terrines          materials        discussion      Practical test
                                                                -               Observation
    attractively        Presenting           References
                                                                Demonstratio    Oral
    presented for        pates and            Handouts         n                 questioning
    various uses         terrines             Fully-equipped   -Hands-on       Sampling of
    including, but                             operational      Video             buffet items
    not limited to                             commercial       viewing           prepared by
    appetizers,                                kitchen          -modular          the
                                                                -online           candidate
    entrees or                                Real
    buffets.                                   ingredients/Fo
 2. Pates and                                  od items
    terrines are                              Sample
    appropriately                              menus,
    decorated                                  production
    giving                                     schedules,
    consideration                              catering plans
    to                                         and checklists
    contemporary
    tastes, color
    presentation
    and eye appeal
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 1. Recipes for            Developing new      Writing          -Lecture/         Written test
    pates and               recipes for          materials        discussion        Practical test
                                                                  -                 Observation
    terrines are            pates and           References
                                                                  Demonstratio      Oral
    developed               terrines            Handouts         n                  questioning
    using a range of       Recipe testing      Fully-equipped   -Hands-on         Sampling of
    suitable                                     operational      Video              buffet items
    products giving                              commercial       viewing            prepared by
    consideration                                kitchen          -modular           the
                                                                  -online            candidate
    to tastes and                               Real
    presentation.                                ingredients/Fo
 2. New recipes for                              od items
    pates and                                   Sample
    terrines are                                 menus,
    tested for taste,                            production
    yield and                                    schedules,
    customer                                     catering plans
    acceptance.                                  and checklists
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MODULE TITLE                 :   BUFFET PLANNING AND DESIGN
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :              This module deals with the advanced skills and knowledge
                                 required to design, plan, prepare and display a buffet
                                 creatively.
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LO1. PLAN AND DESIGN A BUFFET
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LO2. PREPARE FOR THE BUFFET
      Assessment               Contents                Conditions          Methodolo     Assessment
         Criteria                                                                gies     Methods
 1.   Appropriate             Different types          Writing          -Lecture/       Written test
      service                  of buffet service         materials        discussion      Practical test
      equipment,                                                          -               Observation
                               ware and                 References
      service ware and                                                    Demonstratio    Oral
                               equipment                Handouts         n                 questioning
      linen are selected
                              Buffet                   Fully-equipped   -Hands-on       Sampling of
      to display food
      and decorations.         decorations and           operational      Video             buffet items
 2.   Tables and               centerpieces              commercial       viewing           prepared by
                              Buffet set ups            kitchen          -modular          the
      service points are
                                                                          -online           candidate
      planned and             Creative                 Real
      arranged so they         Cookery                   ingredients/Fo
      are suitable for        Buffet                    od items
      buffet display           presentations            Sample
      and service              and show                  menus,
      according to
                               buffets                   production
      establishment
                                                         schedules,
      requirements,
      occasion and                                       catering plans
      efficient safe                                     and checklists
      customer/staff
      accessibility.
 3.   Food
      presentation is
      prepared or
      organized with
      artistic flair and
      according to
      establishment
      standards or
      customer
      requirements.
 4.   Appropriate and
      attractive
      decorations and
      centerpieces are
      selected and
      prepared or
      organized as
      required.
 5.   All preparations
      and
      arrangements for
      buffet are
      coordinated to all
      concerned
      individuals.
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LO3. DISPLAY FOOD ITEMS
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LO4. PRESENT BUFFET IN A SAFE AND HYGIENIC MANNER
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
            References
            Handouts
            Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
            Real ingredients
            Buffet display
METHODOLOGIES:
            Lecture
            Demonstration
            Hands-on
            Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
            Written test
            Practical test
            Observation
            Oral questioning
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :          SELECT, PREPARE AND SERVE SPECIALIZEDFOOD
                              ITEMS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :           This module deals with the skills and knowledge required to
                              plan, prepare and present food items at an advanced and
                              specialized level, using a variety of non-standard food items
                              and the related specialized techniques. It covers the
                              preparation and service of specialty cuisines as part of a
                              general menu as well those offered by enterprises which
                              specialize in particular menu items
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LO1. SELECT SPECIALIZED FOOD ITEMS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
            Writing materials
            References
            Handouts
            Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
            Real ingredients/food items
METHODOLOGIES:
            Lecture
            Discussion
            Demonstration
            Hands-on
            Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
            Written test
            Practical test
            Oral questioning.
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LO2. PLAN MENUS AND/OR PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
    1. Specialized menus and menu items are planned to meet enterprise and customer
       requirements and appropriate balance or integration with other items is achieved.
    2. Menus or promotional strategies are developed to incorporate or focus on
       specialized food items.
    3. Menu items are priced to achieve satisfactory profit levels and satisfy enterprise
       requirements.
    4. Seasonal availability is taken into account when developing menus and
       promotional strategies.
    5. New menu items or dishes are created using specialized foods and taking into
       consideration the characteristics of varieties of food items, eating characteristics
       and taste.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
       Writing materials
       References/recipes
       Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
       Real ingredients/Food items
       Sample menu and promotional materials
METHODOLOGIES:
       Lecture
       Demonstration
       Hands-on
       Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
       Written test
       Practical test
       Observation
       Oral questioning
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LO3. PREPARE AND PRESENT (DISHES USING) SPECIALIZED FOOD ITEMS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONDITIONS:
            Writing materials
            References
            Handouts
            Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
            Real ingredients
METHODOLOGIES:
            Lecture
            Demonstration
            Hands-on
            Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
            Written test
            Practical test
            Observation
            Oral questioning.
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LO4. IMPLEMENT HYGIENIC AND SAFE PRACTICES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
    1. Potential hygiene and safety problems are identified and appropriate preventative
       measures are taken to eliminate risk in the preparation of specialized food items.
    2. Specialized food items are stored hygienically and correctly.
CONTENTS:
       Food safety
       Preventing health and safety hazards in the preparation of specialized food items
       Storing specialized food items.
CONDITIONS:
       Writing materials
       References
       Handouts
       Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
       Real ingredients
METHODOLOGIES:
       Lecture
       Demonstration
       Hands-on
       Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
       Written test
       Practical test
       Observation
       Oral questioning.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :              SELECT, PREPARE AND SERVE SPECIALTY CUISINES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :               This module deals with the skills and knowledge required in
                                  the preparation and service of a range of specialized items
                                  offered by enterprises which specialize in particular cuisine
                                  style.
LO3. Select and use equipment and techniques for preparation, cooking and service.
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LO1. PLAN SPECIALIZED CUISINE
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
     1. Authentic menus and menu items are planned for a specialized cuisine to meet
        enterprise and customer requirements.
     2. Seasonality and general availability of ingredients are taken into account when
        developing menus and choosing menu items.
     3. Menu items are priced to achieved satisfactory profit levels and satisfy enterprise
        requirements.
     4. Menus and promotional materials are developed to focus on menu items within a
        specialized cuisine.
     5. Décor and setting are planned according to specialized cuisine, cultural
        considerations and enterprise focus.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
        Writing materials
        References/menus
        Handouts
        Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
        Real ingredients
        Specialized and ethnic recipes
METHODOLOGIES:
        Lecture
        Discussion
        Demonstration
        Hands-on
        Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
        Written test
        Practical test
        Observation
        Oral questioning
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LO2. SELECT AND PURCHASE FOOD FOR MENU ITEMS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
          1. Menu items, which are appropriate to the cuisine styles, are selected taking into
             consideration quality, price, seasonal availability and enterprise requirements.
          2. Suitable suppliers of standard and specialized food items are sourced.
          3. Suppliers are selected according to quality, price and enterprise requirements.
          4. Wastage is minimized through appropriate purchase and storage, taking into
             account any special requirements.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Ethnic menus and recipes
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Demonstration
             Hands-on
             Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Practical test
             Observation
             Oral questioning
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LO3. SELECT AND USE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES FOR PREPARATION,
     COOKING AND SERVICE
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
    1. Specialized utensils and cooking equipment are identified and used to produce
       authentic menu items.
    2. Appropriate preparation methods and utensils are used according to the style and
       requirements of the cuisine.
    3. Tables are set and decorated according to cuisine and enterprise requirements.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
       Writing materials
       References
       Handouts
       Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
       Real ingredients/food items
METHODOLOGIES:
       Lecture
       Discussion
       Demonstration
       Hands-on
       Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
       Written test
       Practical test
       Observation
       Oral questioning
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LO4. PREPARE, COOK AND SERVE A RANGE OF MENU ITEMS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
          1. A range of authentic menu items are prepared and cooked using preparation,
             cookery and service techniques.
          2. Cultural requirements and major issues are observed in the preparation, cooking
             and service or specialized cuisines.
          3. Appropriate accompaniments and garnishes required are prepared for specific
             menu items.
          4. Menu items are served in correct sequence, using appropriate accompaniments
             and garnishes.
CONTENTS:
             Cultural awareness on the customs, traditions and rituals involved in the menu
              planning and other aspects of the food preparation of different religious or cultural
              groups
             Specialized menu terms
             Food garnishes and accompaniments
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
             Real ingredients
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Demonstration
             Hands-on
             Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Practical test
             Observation
             Oral questioning
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LO5. IMPLEMENT SAFE AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
    1. Potential hygiene and safety problems are identified and appropriate preventative
       measures are taken to eliminate risks in producing specialized cuisines.
    2. Foods are stored correctly according to health regulations.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
       Writing materials
       References
       Handouts
       Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
       Real ingredients
       Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
       Lecture
       Discussion
       Demonstration
       Hands-on
       Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
       Written test
       Practical test
       Observation
       Oral questioning
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :              MONITOR CATERING REVENUE AND COSTS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :               This module deals with the skills and knowledge required to
                                  establish and monitor the costs involved in operating a food
                                  service operation.
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LO1.   ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PURCHASING AND ORDERING SYSTEM
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
       1. Appropriate basic systems for purchasing and ordering are established and
          implemented to maximize quality and minimize costs and wastage.
       2. Systems for storing food items are established and maintained to avoid
          deterioration, wastage, theft and spoilage.
       3. Stock records are systematically and regularly updated following established
          standard operational procedures.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
          Writing materials
          References
          Handouts
          Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
          Real ingredients
          Food items
          Sample forms used in purchasing, receiving, issuing and storing
METHODOLOGIES:
          Lecture
          Written exercises
          Demonstration
          Hands-on
          Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
          Written test
          Practical test
          Observation
          Oral questioning
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LO2. ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
             Sample financial and cost control records
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Written exercises
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Oral questioning
             Case studies
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LO3. MAINTAIN PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEM
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
       Writing materials
       References
       Handouts
       Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
       Kitchen forms, schedules and worksheets
METHODOLOGIES:
       Lecture
       Discussion
       Demonstration
       Hands-on
       Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
       Written test
       Practical test
       Oral questioning
       Case studies
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LO4. SELECT AND UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
          1. Appropriate computer systems and business machines are selected and utilized
             for ease and efficiency.
          2. Appropriately software is selected according to the needs of the establishment.
CONTENTS:
             Types and kinds of electronic machines, systems and software applications used
              a food service operation
             Computer applications
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Computers with appropriate software
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Hands-on exercises
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Practical test
             Oral questioning
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :          ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN QUALITY CONTROL
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :           This module deals with the knowledge and skills required to
                              ensure that high standards of food quality are established
                              and maintained in a commercial kitchen environment. These
                              tasks are generally undertaken by a qualified cook or chef
                              who also has some supervisory
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LO1.      ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR QUALITY CONTROL
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
          1. Appropriate procedures are applied to ensure the quality of menu items with
             regard to:
             - Raw materials
             - Cooking processes
             - Portion control
             - Presentation
          2. Products and services are ensured consistent with enterprise requirements.
          3. Food items are ensured to match menu descriptions.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Demonstration
             Hands-on
             Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Practical test
             Oral questioning
             Observation
             Review of documents related to quality systems including policies and
              procedures
             Evaluation of food quality
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LO2. MONITOR AND SOLVE QUALITY RELATED PROBLEMS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
       Writing materials
       References
       Handouts
       Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
METHODOLOGIES:
       Lecture
       Discussion
       Demonstration
       Hands-on
       Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
       Written test
       Oral questioning
       Observation
       Review of documents related to quality systems including policies and
        procedures
       Evaluation of food quality
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :               APPLY COOK-CHILL-FREEZE PRODUCTION
                                   PROCESSES
L01.      Ensure goods received conform to the appropriate food hygiene and health
          standards.
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LO1.   ENSURE GOODS RECEIVED CONFORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FOOD
       HYGIENE AND HEALTH STANDARDS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
          Methods of Receiving
          Receiving and Storing Procedures
          Keeping Foods Safe in Storage/ Storage Guidelines
          Returning Unsatisfactory Merchandise
CONDITIONS:
          Writing materials
          References
          Handouts
          Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
          Real ingredients
          Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
          Lecture
          Discussion
          Hands-on
          Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
          Written test
          Practical test
          Oral questioning
          Observation
          Evaluation of food quality
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LO2. PREPARE AND COOK FOOD TO MEET INDUSTRY SAFETY STANDARDS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
          1. Raw food and ingredients are checked for potential deterioration prior to
              preparation.
          2. Food is cooked to specified internal temperatures.
          3. Microbiological and chemical changes are kept within safe tolerances.
          4. Quality of food is maintained at the optimum level in terms of taste and
              appearance.
          5. Food is portioned and packaged following required procedures and using correct
              containers for freezing where necessary.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
             Real ingredients
             Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Demonstration
             Hands-on
             Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Practical test
             Oral questioning
             Observation
             Evaluation of food quality
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LO3. CHILL COOKED FOOD
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
    1. Time and temperature standards are met for blast and water-bath chilling
    2. Food quality is maintained throughout the chilling process.
CONTENTS:
       Blast Chilling
       Water-bath chilling
       Cook-Chill Systems and Procedures
CONDITIONS:
       Writing materials
       References
       Handouts
       Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
       Real ingredients
       Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
       Lecture
       Discussion
       Demonstration
       Hands-on
       Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
       Written test
       Practical test
       Oral questioning
       Observation
       Evaluation of food quality
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LO4. FREEZE COOKED FOOD
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
             Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Demonstration
             Hands-on
             Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Practical test
             Oral questioning
             Observation
             Evaluation of food quality
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LO5. STORE COOKED FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
        Storing procedures
        Refrigerated Storages
        Efficiency in Use of Refrigerated Storages
CONDITIONS:
        Writing materials
        References
        Handouts
        Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
        Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
        Lecture
        Discussion
        Demonstration
        Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
        Written test
        Practical test
        Oral questioning
        Observation
        Evaluation of food quality
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LO6. DISTRIBUTE COOK-CHILL / FROZEN PRODUCTS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
             Real ingredients
             Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Hands-on
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Practical test
             Oral questioning
             Observation
             Evaluation of food quality
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LO7. PREPARE FROZEN FOOD FOR REHEATING
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
    1. Required food item is removed from the freezer and appropriate methods for
        thawing are used in accordance with enterprise procedures and food safety
        requirements.
    2. Trays are spaced to permit air circulation.
    3. Product is thawed to 0-4oC within 24 hours.
    4. Food is safely transported to the point of production and service, maintaining
        correct temperatures.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
       Writing materials
       References
       Handouts
       Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
       Real ingredients
       Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
       Lecture
       Discussion
       Demonstration
       Hands-on
       Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
       Written test
       Practical test
       Oral questioning
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LO8. RE-THERMALIZE (REHEAT) FOOD PRODUCTS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
             Re-thermalization of food
             Reheating Potentially Hazardous foods
             Handling and holding food
CONDITIONS:
             Writing materials
             References
             Handouts
             Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
             Real ingredients
             Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
             Lecture
             Discussion
             Demonstration
             Hands-on
             Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
             Written test
             Practical test
             Oral questioning
             Evaluation of food quality
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LO9. MAINTAIN AND SERVE RE-HEATED FOOD
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
        Re-thermalization of food
        Handling and holding food for service
        Food Safety
CONDITIONS:
        Writing materials
        References
        Handouts
        Fully-equipped operational commercial kitchen
        Real ingredients
        Food items
METHODOLOGIES:
        Lecture
        Discussion
        Demonstration
        Hands-on
        Video viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
        Written test
        Practical test
        Oral questioning
        Observation
        Evaluation of food quality
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What is Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
   The CBC specifies the outcomes which are consistent with the
    requirements of the workplace as agreed through the industry or
    community consultations.