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Basic training (12 cr)

Code: CA00CX34-3001

General information


Enrollment

19.04.2021 - 12.09.2021

Timing

30.08.2021 - 30.06.2022

Credits

12 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality

Teachers

  • Paula Juurakko

Responsible person

Jukka Kauppila

Student groups

  • RESTO21B
  • RESTO21A
  • RESTO21

Objective

Upon completion of the Basic Training, students will be developed in their professional skills in catering services. They will have a clear picture of the jobs, job descriptions and responsibilities in the catering business. Students will have participated in a diverse range of activities in food production while considering profitability, technology, safety and customer service. They will have adept communication skills, and they will be competent in evaluating their own progress and in developing as the member of a work community. Doing the practical training either completely or in part abroad is recommended.

Content

The student is responsible for choosing their practical training place according to set goals. It may be a public or private organization that offers meal services. Students work as part of the work community, contributing to the maintenance of well being at work, communication and interaction.

Teaching methods

Practical training.

Employer connections

Training place is a public or private organisation that offers meal services

Student workload

12 credits.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
The student has a clear idea of the operations and business ideas of the companies in the field of hospitality management. The student has participated in different food service operations. (S)he has understanding economy, health factors, safety and customer service. The student is a responsible member of the working community. (S)he has good collaborative skills, can assess his own performance and develops as a member of the working community.
Fail
The student has not followed his / her practical training plan. His / her professional competence has not deepened, and (s)he has no clear idea of the operations and business ideas of the companies in the field of hospitality management. His / her participation in food production, and customer service is slight, and (s)he is not able to co-operate or evaluate his / her own working and development as a member of work community.

Assessment methods and criteria

Report

Qualifications

Food Service Production
Catering services in commercial kitchens
Customer service
Food safety and microbiology