BIIAB Catering Award gains popularity
24-Aug-2007
Following the launch of the BIIAB Level 1 Award in Essentials of Catering (ECA) earlier this year, BIIAB has over 50 centres across the country offering the qualification. It is designed for those wanting to operate safely, effectively and efficiently in a kitchen environment, and has been accredited by QCA.
The ECA is the first of three catering qualifications from BIIAB. The Level 2 qualification is planned for launch in the autumn with Level 3 following in early 2008. Level 2 will cover more operational issues and Level 3 higher levels of kitchen management.
The qualifications have been developed in conjunction with consultant Nick Taylor-Guy, former Director of Human Resources & General Manager of Ubon by Nobu, and the support of a steering group with representatives from employers such as Punch, Marstons, St Austell and The Restaurant Group. The qualifications are designed to be progressive, however are accessible at any level.
Cathie Smith, Director of BIIAB said, “The Level 1 Award in Essentials of Catering has been very popular with our approved centres and we have more coming on board to offer the qualification every day. With QCA accreditation it will benefit candidates from all sectors as it offers a truly portable award and a great stepping stone to a career or further study in catering. Before the development of this series of qualifications, the only choices were NVQs or longer term VRQs for professional cookery and they are often not suitable for a wide range of people in the licensed retail industry due to the time and costs involved.”
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