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NERDC SS1 Catering Craft Practices Curriculum

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council’s curriculum for Catering Craft Practices in SS1, reproduced in full with its own headings, numbering and tables. Search it, open any topic from the contents, or print it.

Examination body
NERDC
Edition
{"label":"New Revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum, October 2025"}
Topics
9
Source pages
1
Focal Competence: Operating catering and hospitality events effectively
1.Brainstorm in groups on the meaning and types of catering and hospitality industry.
2.Search the internet for information on characteristic of event in catering and hospitality industry.
3.Discuss in groups on the importance of catering to individuals, society and the Nation. · Equipment care guide · Work book · Activity sheet · Internet enable digital devices Students to:
1.explain the meaning of catering and hospitality industry;
2.list the types of catering and hospitality industry;
3.discus the characteristic of event in catering and hospitality industry;
4.describe why catering and hospitality is important to individuals, society and the Nation. Catering craft Practices for SSS 1
Focal Competence: Using the terminologies in catering correctly
1.define Culinary terms;
2.classify culinary terms;
3.interpret culinary terms correctly;
4.use culinary terms appropriatel y.
Focal Competence: Choosing careers in catering profession
1.identify various career opportunities in catering;
2.describe the roles and responsibilities of different professions in catering;
3.plan a career path in the catering industry.
Focal Competence: Preparing meals using various cooking methods.
1.explain the meaning of food commodities and their classifications;
2.discuss the importance and principles of food preparation;
3.demonstrate cooking methods and prepare various meals using food commodities.
Focal Competence: Using kitchen equipment and tools effectively.
1.explain the meaning of kitchen;
2.identify types of equipment and tools in the kitchen;
3.identify the factors to consider in selection of equipment and tools;
4.describe how to clean the various Kitchen equipment and tools;
5.demonstrate uses of kitchen equipment and tools.
Focal Competence: Applying the principles of menu planning in catering service.
1.define menu planning;
2.explain the importance of menu planning;
3.describe the principles of menu planning;
4.identify factors that affect menu planning.
Focal Competence: Applying appropriate safety rules in preventing accident
1.explain the meaning and importance of kitchen safety;
2.identify common kitchen accidents and their causes;
3.list safety rules and precautions to be observed in the kitchen;
4.describe first aid measures for minor kitchen accidents;
5.identify the contents of a first aid box.
Focal Competence: applying hygiene in food handling and services
1.explain the meaning of sanitation and hygiene in catering;
2.list different types of sanitation in catering;
3.discus the importance of sanitation and hygiene in catering;
4.identify different types of hygiene.
Focal Competence: Using Information and Communication Technology to create and market their business
1.explain the meaning of ICT;
2.discuss the use of ICT in catering services;
3.list the advantages and disadvantage s of ICT in catering services.
Focal Competence: Prepare different types of dishes
1.Brainstorm in groups on the meaning of dishes, types and their uses.
2.Search the internet to identify the classes of food based on the course and meal types.
3.In groups, prepare dishes according to courses and meal types, and present and serve dishes appropriately. ● Grains ● Cereals ● Vegetables ● Poultry ● Dairy products. ● Fruits ● Oil Students to:
1.discuss the meaning of dishes, types and their uses;
2.mention various Nigerian and continental dishes;
3.identify dishes according to courses and meal types;
4.demonstrate local and continental dishes;
5.prepare, serve and present Nigerian continental dishes. Catering craft Practices for SSS 1
Focal Competence: setting and laying a table correctly for different courses
1.explain the meaning of food service and Cover;
2.mention different types of food services and cover;
3.apply techniques in food services;
4.list the characteristics of a cover;
5.demonstrate food service and cover.

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