2. Understanding Standards Skills for Work Hospitality
National 4 and 5

3. Aims of the session
To support delegates in their understanding of national standards by:
sharing best practice
reviewing Unit Assessment Support Packs (USAPs)
discussing the USAPs and associated assessment standards with colleagues
asking questions and seeking clarification about national standards

4. Rationale
Skills for Work courses are designed to help candidates develop:
skills and knowledge in a broad vocational area
core skills
an understanding of the workplace
positive attitudes to learning
skills and attitudes for employability
A key feature of these courses is the emphasis on experiential learning, learning through practical experience and by reflecting on that experience.

5. Good practice – Internal Assessment report
Administration and application of awards
integration of assessments
in-house devised learning materials
candidate logbooks recording everyday activities
photographic evidence and brightly coloured story boards displayed, reminding pupils of their learning journey
Strong industry links and partnership arrangements
experience of working in realistic working environments at colleges, restaurants and hotels
wide variety of commercial and residential establishments for work experience
Promotion and PR
innovative approach to running events: candidates producing marketing plans and involvement with local press to help raise the profile of the work being carried out by school pupils

6. Workshop 1
National 4
To develop an understanding of assessment standards
To discuss and agree standards with colleagues
To clarify any issues relating to delivery and assessment
To share assessment strategies.

7. Workshop 2
National 5
To develop an understanding of assessment standards
To discuss and agree standards with colleagues
To clarify any issues relating to delivery and assessment
To share assessment strategies.