ths1fbs food
FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISION
THS1FBS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces all areas of restaurant and 'front-of-house' operations, ensuring you have the knowledge and skills needed to identify and provide high-quality service to clients. The subject introduces you to relevant industry issues including product promotions, hygiene, health and safety, responsible service of food (RSF), current product knowledge and customer relations. You are required to obtain a reasonable competence in food service techniques. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on acquiring practical operational skills through a simulated restaurant.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites This subject is only available to students enrolled in BBus (Tourism and Hospitality) (LBBTH) or majoring in tourism and hospitality
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsAll students will obtain Responsible Service of Food certificate and purchase a uniform which are compulsory to take part in the simulated restaurant. Bundoora Only: Students must undertake a Responsible Service of Alcohol certification and undertake work placement in full uniform.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required20
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsStudents are required to obtain the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Service of Food (RSF) certifications prior to work placement. Students are also required to purchase an industry approved uniform and food and beverage skills training prior to work placement.
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students are also required to partake in off site practical skill training and additional industry certification of RSA
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 37 - 43
Four 5.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students are required to submit availability to Roster Elf
PracticalWeek: 35 - 43
Four 2.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical training sessions off-site in weeks 5, 6, 7, & 12
WorkShopWeek: 33 - 33
One 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
Satisfactory completion is compulsory to work with alcohol in Victoria.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 hours of WIL Placement and industry assessment formAssessment required for accreditation | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 1,000-word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4 |
One two hour practical skills demonstration (500 word equivalent)Assessment required for accreditation | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
One 120-minute final examination (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One set questions; multiple choice (1 hour) (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Singapore (SIM), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
Four 5.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students are required to submit availability to Roster Elf
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Three 2.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical training sessions off-site in weeks 7, 8, 9, & 12
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 hours of WIL Placement and industry assessment formAssessment required for accreditation | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 1,000-word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4 |
One two hour practical skills demonstration (500 word equivalent)Assessment required for accreditation | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
One 120-minute final examination (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One set questions; multiple choice (1 hour) (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |