The Event catering 101 credential covers the skills and knowledge required when learning the different types of events and the arrangements and procedures that are applied in executing these plans whilst working to the needs and preferences of the event.

The Event catering 101 comprises of 2 micro-credential stacked course of learning, followed by a completion of assessment tasks at the end of each skill level, to test the learner’s knowledge and understanding.

Course Series: 1 of 2

Course Award: Micro-Credential 

Course Duration: 3 Hours Course 

Complexity: Foundation

It comprises 6 lessons of learning followed by a completion quiz to test your knowledge and understanding.  By the end of this course, you will demonstrate understanding in:

  • The different types of events that are run and the arrangements needed to execute these. 
  • Catering requirements and menu options used in event catering.
  • Planning and procedures adhered to in event catering 



Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Event catering 101
  • 2

    Lesson 1

    • Types of events
  • 3

    Lesson 2

    • Event catering service and menus
  • 4

    Lesson 3

    • Event purpose, scope needs and preferences
  • 5

    Lesson 4

    • Event arrangements, plans and procedures
  • 6

    Lesson 5

    • Room arrangement and table covers

  • 7

    Lesson 6

    • Serviceware and cutlery
  • 8

    Test your knowledge

    • Instructions before taking the test

    • Test your knowledge

    • Next steps
  • 9

    The boring stuff

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