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WAEC Syllabus for Catering Craft Practice

WAEC Syllabus for Catering Craft Practice. WAEC Syllabus for Catering Craft Practice is available for all candidates who want to participate in the examination. The West African examination council (WAEC) has officially introduced a syllabus that will guide all the WAEC candidates who wish to write the WAEC examination this year. For a very successful WAEC Catering Craft Practice examination for this year, you need to check out the available areas of concentration. It has been divided into sections with chapters, followed by the topics to be covered in preparation for the exams. In the WAEC Syllabus for Catering Craft Practice, you will also see the format of how the WAEC Catering Craft Practice questions will be presented. Jamb form 

There are always 3 sections to answer questions from. Paper 1 to 3 contains multiple essay questions. Where paper one (1) carries 40 minutes for 40 marks; paper two (2) carries 50 minutes for 40 marks three (3) carries 40 minutes for 40 marks. Pounds to Naira


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WAEC Syllabus for Catering Craft Practice

This WAEC syllabus is for both the O’level WAEC and General Certificate Examination (GCE) candidates. Final year students in the senior secondary school level and external candidates are eligible to make use of this syllabus and prepare ahead of the examination.

See the full detailed information concerning the WAEC Catering Craft Practice Syllabus below.

GENERAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of the catering craft syllabus are to test candidates’

  • level of development of professional attitude and skills;
  • understanding of all food commodities in terms of cost, quality and use;
  • understanding of the methods of cooking and ability to produce variety of dishes and drinks for various types of occasions, establishments and individuals;
  • understanding of dietary adequacies and procedure for producingdishes;
  • understanding and application of hygienic practices in handling food;
  • acquisition of necessary skills required for the production of pastry and confectionery products;
  • application of the methods of choosing, caring for and storing kitchen equipment;
  • knowledge of safety precautions in catering; Jamb Result
  • enterprise skills in menu costing and planning.

EXAMINATION SCHEME

There will be three papers, Papers 1, 2, and 3. Papers 1 and 2 will be combined in a 1½ – hour composite paper.

Paper 1: This will comprise forty multiple-choice questions to be answered in 40 minutes for 40 marks.

Paper 2:  This will comprise six short essay questions out of which candidates will answer five within 50 minutes for 40 marks. Dollar to Naira Rate

Paper 3:  This will be an alternative to practical test and will comprise five short structured questions. Candidates will be expected to answer all the questions in 40 minutes for 40 marks.

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DETAILED SYLLABUS

TOPIC CONTENTS
I.THE CONCEPT OF CATERING

(1) Hospitality industry/catering

 

 

 

 

 

(2)Types of catering establishments

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3) Culinary terms

 

 

(4) Safety precaution in catering

 

 

 

 

(5)Sanitation and Hygiene in catering.

 

 

 

 

 

II. FOOD COMMODITIES AND METHODS OF FOOD PREPARATION

 

(1)   Study of food commodities and principles of cooking methods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)   Principles of cooking methods and practical demonstrations

 

 

III SERVICE OF FOODS AND DRINKS

 

(1)   Food and beverage service personnel.

 

 

 

(2)   Types of food service and table laying/setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)   Types of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.

 

 

(4)   Costing and control in catering.

 

 

IV. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND

THEIR USES

 

(1)   Types of kitchen equipment and their uses.

 

 

(2)   Care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

 

V. MENU PLANNING

(1)   Principles of menu planning.

 

 

 

(2)   Types of menu and demonstrations.

 

 

 

 

(3)   Special menu and demonstrations.

 

 

 

(4)   Accompaniments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)   Definitions:

(i)     Hospitality

(ii)  Catering

(b)   Components of hospitality industry

 

(a)   Types of catering establishment e.g. hotel, restaurant, hospitality catering, outdoor catering, school, mobile catering etc.

(b)   Functions of catering establishments.

 

(a)   Culinary terms commonly used in catering

(b)   Glossary of culinary terms.

(a)   Types and causes of accidents.

(b)   Prevention/management.

(c)    First aid

(d)   Fire fighting equipment

 

Types of sanitation and hygiene such as:

(i)     Water sanitation

(ii)  Environmental sanitation

(iii) Food safety practices

(iv) Kitchen hygiene

(v)  Personal hygiene

 

 

 

 

(a)   Food commodities e.g. poultry, game, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, pulses, cereals, herbs, flavourings etc.

(b)   Methods of cooking:

(i)     Boiling e.g. stock, soups and sauces.

(ii) Roasting e.g. fish, beef and poultry.

(iii) Grilling e.g. fish, meat etc.

(iv) Baking e.g. pastry and confectionery.

 

(a)   Principles of cooking methods

(b)   Preparation of the various food commodities.

(c)    Standard/local measurements.

 

 

 

(a)   Personnel in the foods and beverage area.

(b)   Functions of food and beverage personnel.

 

(a)  Different types of food service

e.g. Gueridon, silver service,

waiter service, vending, buffet

and banquet service.

(b) Types of covers

(c)  Types of table laying/setting

 

 

(a)   Bar

(b)   Alcoholic beverages

(c)    Non alcoholic beverages

 

(a)   Cost/sales

(b)   Dish costing

(c)    Portion control

 

 

 

(a)   Kitchen equipment

(b)   Uses of kitchen equipment.

 

(a)   Careof various kitchen equipment

(b)   Maintenance of kitchen equipment

 

 

(a)   Meaning and scope of menu.

(b)   Factors that affect menu planning.

 

(a)   Types of menu e.g. table d’hote, a la carte, and special occasions.

(b)   Others: – breakfast, tea, dinner, supper, luncheon, carte du jour, plate du jour etc.

 

(a)   Meals plan for vegetarians

(b)   Meals plan for the vulnerable group.

(c)    Meals plan for manual, sedentary workers etc.

(a)   Food accompaniments.

(b)   Table accompaniments.

 

RECOMMENDED TEXTS

  1. Restaurant and catering operations by: Doyin Akin-Bankole Pub. Diamond Publications Surulere, Lagos.  Nigeria.
  2. Basic Certificate Catering. A Hand book for basic schools: by Mrs. Jessie Osei Kofi Pub. Rainbow Publications Limited, Kumasi – Ghana.
  3. The Theory of catering by Cesrain&Kinton’s.
  4. Practical Cookery by Foskett, Ceserani&Kinton. Jamb Result
  5. Food and Beverage Service by:- Dennis Lillicrap and John Cousins
  6. O – Level and CSE Cookery Angela Creese.
  7. The Kingsway Book of Cookery – Dora Seton.
  8. The students Cookery Book by: Ehid O’Reilly – Wright.
  9. Catering – A guide to Teachers and students by Igboanbusi, J.N.
  10. Essentials of Catering Management by: Omozuwa O.

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