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CULI 1509: Catering 

Effective date

May 2018 

Department

Culinary Arts (Blended) 

School

Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business 
 




Description

Building on skills and knowledge acquired in previous classes, this course gives students hands-on experience in catering operations. Students plan and expedite the food, beverage and service requirements necessary for industry related events. This course introduces students to event coordination, marketing strategies, risk management and entrepreneurial skills. Emphasis is placed on customer service, leadership, teamwork, time management and critical thinking skills, as well as, efficient work methods and quality control. Students will be involved in planning and operating an external catering event as part of this course. 

Credits

4.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Professional Cook 1 + Catering Certificate program or Culinary Arts Diploma (International ) program 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 100
 

Instructional Strategies

lectures, demonstration, simulations, hands-on practice, group work, kitchen activities, projects and independent study 

Grading System

Percentages-ITA 

Passing grade

70% 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Exam 

35 

Multiple Choice Exam-Final 

Assignments 

15 

 

Portfolio 

15 

 

Project 

35 

Capstone 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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