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View Unit : Introduction to Food, Drink and Cooking

Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/500/5501
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Introduction to Food, Drink and Cooking
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
14.1 Foundations For Learning and Life
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Develop an awareness of a range of kitchen utensils and basic kitchen equipment.

1.1

Identify small basic items of equipment used in a kitchen.

1.2

Demonstrate how to use the equipment in

1.3

Identify which items of electrical equipment may be used.

1.4

State why these items are used.

1.5

Demonstrate how to use:

a) hobs

b) grill

c) oven

d) microwave.

2

Understand the importance of preparing balanced nutritious meals.

2.1

Select foods to make a simple balanced meal or snack.

2.2

State why it is important to eat balanced nutritious meals.

3

Understand the range of hot and cold drinks available.

3.1

Identify the range of hot and cold drinks available.

4

Prepare hot and cold drinks.

4.1

Prepare a range of basic hot and cold drinks.

5

Recognise fresh foods that do not need to be cooked.

5.1

Identify different fresh foods that do not need to be cooked.

5.2

State the types of cold snacks available that do not need cooking/heating.

6

Show a basic knowledge of simple cooked snacks.

6.1

List different fresh foods that can form a cooked snack.

6.2

Identify a range of simple hot snacks using basic ingredients.

7

Understand how to prepare a variety of snacks.

7.1

Prepare a selection of hot and cold snacks from the list for self and others.

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