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HCM231 Agricultural Sciences 2 Units intermediate

Introduction To Food & Beverage Production I

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of food and beverage production. It covers essential aspects such as sales promotion techniques, interpersonal skills for service personnel, and various food and beverage service methods. Students will explore different types of food service outlets, including hotels, hospitals, and fast-food establishments. The course also emphasizes the attributes and roles of personnel in the food and beverage industry, providing a comprehensive overview of the sector.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Food ProductionBeverage ServiceSales PromotionInterpersonal SkillsService Outlets

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Sales Promotion

2

Advertising

3

Merchandising

4

Personal Selling

5

Interpersonal Skills

6

Food and Beverage Service Methods

7

Customer Service

8

Food Service Operations

9

Personnel Selection

10

Food Service Outlets

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Restaurant Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Catering Supervisor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Hotel Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Food Service Director

Apply your skills in this growing field

Event Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HotelsRestaurantsCatering ServicesEvent ManagementTourism

Course PDF Material

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module summaries to reinforce key concepts

2

Practice answering tutor-marked assignment questions

3

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions

4

Focus on understanding the different types of food and beverage service outlets

5

Study the attributes and roles of food and beverage service personnel