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View Qualification : VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies – Hospitality and Catering (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/5013/5
Title
VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies – Hospitality and Catering (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
VTCT
Fees Price List Url
http://www.vtct.org.uk/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=QqtougHc4aw%3d&tabid=382
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 1
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 2
Regulation Start Date
27-Mar-2012
Operational Start Date
01-Apr-2012
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
Yes
Assessment Language In Irish
Yes
SSA
14.1 Foundations For Learning and Life
Purpose
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Sub Purpose
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
14
Min Credits at/above Level
8
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
124
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
130
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
124
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Learners must achieve both mandatory units, totalling 5 credits, plus a minimum of 9 credits from the optional groups. A minimum of 4 credits from Optional Group A and a minimum of 5 credits from Optional Group B. A minimum of 8 credits must be achieved at Level 1 or above. The total credit value for this qualification is 14.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : Yes; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
CG
Label
CG
Name
Compound Group
Group Requirements
Both mandatory units, totalling 5 credits, plus a selection of optional units, totalling a minimum of 9 credits, must be achieved. A minimum of 4 credits must be selected from Optional Group A and a minimum of 5 credits from Optional Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
14
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
3
Maximum Subcomponents
3
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
M
Label
M
Name
Mandatory
Group Requirements
Both mandatory units must be acheived.
Minimum Credit Value
5
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/4894
Title
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/4898
Title
Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
OA
Label
OA
Name
Optional Group A
Group Requirements
A minimum of 4 credits must be achieved.
Minimum Credit Value
4
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Community action
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/0459
Title
Community action
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Healthy Living
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/0460
Title
Healthy Living
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Individual rights and responsibilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/0458
Title
Individual rights and responsibilities
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Managing Own Money
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/0462
Title
Managing Own Money
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Managing Social Relationships
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/0457
Title
Managing Social Relationships
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Working as part of a group
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/0455
Title
Working as part of a group
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Working towards Goals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/502/0453
Title
Working towards Goals
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/0454
Title
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Environmental Awareness
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/0658
Title
Environmental Awareness
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Making the most of leisure time
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/0650
Title
Making the most of leisure time
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Parenting awareness
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/0655
Title
Parenting awareness
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Community action
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/0473
Title
Community action
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Healthy Living
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/0476
Title
Healthy Living
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Individual rights and responsibilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/0472
Title
Individual rights and responsibilities
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Managing Own Money
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/0479
Title
Managing Own Money
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Managing Social Relationships
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/502/0470
Title
Managing Social Relationships
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Working as part of a group
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/0465
Title
Working as part of a group
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Working towards goals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/0463
Title
Working towards goals
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/502/0464
Title
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Environmental Awareness
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/502/0659
Title
Environmental Awareness
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Making the most of leisure time
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/0651
Title
Making the most of leisure time
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Parenting awareness
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/0656
Title
Parenting awareness
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Unit Group
OB
Label
OB
Name
Optional Group B
Group Requirements
A minimum of 5 credits must be acheived.
Minimum Credit Value
5
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Serving Food and Drink
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/4835
Title
Serving Food and Drink
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Food Service
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/4957
Title
Food Service
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Preparing and Serving Drinks
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/502/5051
Title
Preparing and Serving Drinks
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Basic food preparation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/600/0711
Title
Basic food preparation
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/5042
Title
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Using kitchen equipment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/5075
Title
Using kitchen equipment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Introduction to Food Commodities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/5059
Title
Introduction to Food Commodities
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Introduction to Healthy Eating
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/5008
Title
Introduction to Healthy Eating
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Front Office Operations
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/5073
Title
Front Office Operations
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Food safety in catering
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/0132
Title
Food safety in catering
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
9
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Guest Services in the hospitality industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/600/1091
Title
Guest Services in the hospitality industry
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Housekeeping and Guest Services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/600/1094
Title
Housekeeping and Guest Services
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Basic Cooking
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/502/4808
Title
Basic Cooking
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Community action (F/502/0459)Community action (M/502/0473)
Healthy Living (T/502/0460)Healthy Living (F/502/0476)
Individual rights and responsibilities (A/502/0458)Individual rights and responsibilities (K/502/0472)
Managing Own Money (F/502/0462)Managing Own Money (R/502/0479)
Managing Social Relationships (T/502/0457)Managing Social Relationships (D/502/0470)
Working as part of a group (K/502/0455)Working as part of a group (R/502/0465)
Working towards Goals (D/502/0453)Working towards goals (J/502/0463)
Dealing with Problems in daily life (H/502/0454)Dealing with Problems in daily life (L/502/0464)
Environmental Awareness (R/502/0658)Environmental Awareness (Y/502/0659)
Making the most of leisure time (H/502/0650)Making the most of leisure time (K/502/0651)
Parenting awareness (F/502/0655)Parenting awareness (J/502/0656)
Serving Food and Drink (F/502/4835)Food Service (K/502/4957)
Preparing and Serving Drinks (L/502/5051)
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking (K/502/5042)Basic food preparation (J/600/0711)
Basic Cooking (Y/502/4808)
Housekeeping and Guest Services (A/600/1094)Guest Services in the hospitality industry (K/600/1091)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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