Common Bread Develop and Update Industry Knowledge
Common Bread Develop and Update Industry Knowledge
Common Bread Develop and Update Industry Knowledge
Unit of Competency:
DEVELOP AND UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Module Title:
DEVELOP AND UPDATE INDUSTRY
KNOWLEDGE
ZOOM TECHNICAL VOCATION TRAINING
AND ASSESSMENT CENTER INC.
3RD Floor Mercado Building, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Lucia,
Pagadian City
HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
Welcome to the module in developing and updating industry knowledge. This module contains
training materials and activities for you to complete.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete each learning
outcome of the module. In each learning outcome are Information Sheets, Self – Checks,
Operation sheets and job sheets. Follow these activities on your own. If you have questions,
don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.
The goal of this module is the development of practical skills. To gain these skills, you must
learn the concepts and theory. For the most part, you’ll get this information from the Information
Sheets, Operation Sheets and Job Sheets.
This module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency, in “Develop And
Update Industry Knowledge”.
This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and skills in this particular
competency independently and at your own pace, with minimum supervision or help from your
instruction.
Remember to:
Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section.
Read information sheets and complete the self – check. Suggested references are included to
supplement the materials provided in this module.
Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He/she is there to support
you and show you the correct way to do things.
You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice on the job. Make sure you
practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way you will improve both your speed
and memory and also your confidence.
Use the Self – checks, Operation Sheets or Job Sheets at the end of each section to test your own
progress.
When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your Trainer to evaluate you.
The results of your assessment will be recorded in your Progress Chart and Accomplishment
Chart.
This unit of competency deals with the knowledge, skills required to access, increases and update
industry knowledge. It includes seek information on the industry and update industry knowledge
LEARNING OUTCOME 1
Seek information on the industry
CONTENTS:
Environmental issues and requirements in industries
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• Sources of information on the industry are correctly identified and accessed
• Information to assist effective work performance is obtained in line with job requirements
• Specific information on sector of work is accessed and updated
• Industry information is correctly applied to day-to-day work activities
CONDITION:
Trainees must be provided with the following.
EQUIPMENT
Computer unit with internet access
TOOLS
Telephone
Fax machine
Supplies and Materials
Pen
Paper
Forms
LEARNING MATERIALS:
• Manuals
• Books
• Video (CD)
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Direct Observation
2. Written/Oral Exam
3. Oral questioning
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Learning Outcome 1 Seek information on the industry
Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Read Information Sheet 1.1-1
(Environmental issues and requirements in industries) If you have some problems on Information
Sheet 1.1-1, don’t hesitate to approach your facilitator. If you feel you are knowledgeable on the
content of Information Sheet 1.1-1, you can now answer Self-Check 1.1-1.
2. Answer Self-Check 1.1-1 Compare your answer with the answer key 1.1-1. If you got 100%
correct answer in this self-check, you can now move to the next information sheet. If not review
the information sheet and go over the self-check again.
2. Job Conditions
• Goals/targets are clearly understood and agreed upon with the employees; the management
team and the staff identify the goals.
• Job standards are clearly understood and agreed upon with the employees.
• Good performance is reinforced by rewards.
• Sanctions are consistently enforced on non-compliance.
• Performance is strictly monitored to ensure compliance.
• Employees are given feedback regarding their progress and are given the opportunity to explain
their handicaps or difficulties in meeting the standards.
• Consequences of performance are appropriately handled.
• Situational leadership is appropriately applied by the leaders.
3. Rapport between the employer and the employees
• There is mutual trust and respect between the employer and his employees.
• Members of the management team express their concern over employee’ problems and
difficulties on the job.
• No one is convicted for an offense without proper hearing or investigation.
6. Favorable attitudes
• The members of the management team do not project biases and prejudices against their
employees and colleagues.
• No one reads meanings that do not exist.
• Discussions on controversies are focused on the issues and not on personalities.
LEARNING OUTCOME 2
UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
CONTENTS:
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• Informal and/or formal research is used to update general knowledge of the industry
• Updated knowledge is shared with customers and colleagues as appropriate and incorporated
into day-to-day working activities
CONDITION:
Trainees must be provided with the following.
EQUIPMENT
Computer unit with internet access
TOOLS
Telephone
Fax machine
LEARNING MATERIALS:
• Manuals
• Books
• Video (CD)
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
• Direct Observation
• Written/Oral Exam
• Oral questioning
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
• Learning Outcome 2 Health, Safety & Security in the Workplace
• Learning Activities Special Instructions
2. Answer Self-Check 1.2-1 Compare your answer with the answer key 1.2-1. If you got 100%
correct answer in this self-check, you can now move to the next information sheet. If not review
the information sheet and go over the self-check again.
6. Answer Self-Check 1.2-3 Compare your answer with the answer key 1.2-3. If you got 100%
correct answer in this self-check, you can now move to the next information sheet. If not review
the information sheet and go over the self-check again.
8. Answer Self-Check 1.2-4 Compare your answer with the answer key 1.2-4. If you got 100%
correct answer in this self-check, you can now move to the next information sheet. If not review
the information sheet and go over the self-check again.
Learning Objective: After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:
• Determine work ethics required to work in the industry.
1. Approach the complaining customer politely as you say: “Anything I can do for you sir? Or
May I help you sir?”
2. Listen attentively; let him finish his statement before reacting. If the message is not clear,
confirm or clarify. “If I got you right sir, are you saying that . . . . “
3. Get more details: Client: Your service is lousy. ... Worker: “What exactly went wrong sir?
4. Be calm and sober even if the customer is rude or shouting at the peak of his voice. Be
gracious and courteous no matter how irritating the customer is.
5. Be openminded; accept the facts of his complaints and refrain from being defensive.
Acknowledge customer comments even if he does not seem to be talking sense. “Your comment
is well taken, sir.”
6. Accept the clients feeling, saying something like: Í can understand how you feel, sir.”
7. Never argue or disagree or indiscreetly prove the customer wrong. If the comment is an
unsound accusation, raise your point by using the Yes-but technique. Acknowledge his
comments first before presenting your point. “I can see that you are not satisfied with our
services, and I respect your comments. However many of our customers seem like our services,
in fact we are the best among others. . . . . .
9. Settle sensitive matters or problems in private so as not to place the guest in an embarrassing
situation. Example, declined credit card, shortage of cash for payment, suspended signing
privilege, etc. This matter should be referred to supervisor who will ask waiter to request the
customer to see him in a private office. Worker will tell the client: Excuse me sir, someone
wishes to see you at the counter”, do not say: “My supervisor is calling for you.”
10. Never pass the buck (blame) on another person or department in an effort to defend oneself.
11. If the guest is very upset, does not want to accept apologies or is making a fuss out of petty
matters or cannot be pacified, call the Supervisor or the manager.
12. Should a complaint or request require a delicate decision or action, or a request that run
counter to some business policies like discount or waiving service charge, etc. refer to the
supervisor.
The waiter should tell the guest: I’m sorry sir but I am not authorized to decide on this matter,
may I refer you to my supervisor?”
13. Take appropriate action immediately and assure the complaining customer that his concern is
being taken seriously and that corrective action shall be taken.
• When the customer is exhibiting scandalous behavior like shouting or uttering provocative
statements alert the security officer and get security assistance especially when violent reactions
are already displayed. However, the security officer must be discreet in dealing with the
customer. Before the security staff takes over. The head waiter must try to pacify the customer
first, get him away from the area and talk to him in private.
• Identify the problem of the customer before taking into action about their complaints.
14. Show appreciation rather than irritation upon receiving a complaint or negative remark.
“Thank you sir for bringing this matter to our attention”
“I have taken note of your comments sir, thank you for calling our attention. We will see to it
that it won’t happen again.”
3. Healthy Spirit of cohesiveness
• Being physically present when a group project is being executed.
• Showing concern and interest in your group mates view and suggestions;
• Showing appreciation on each other’s contributions;
• Taking pride
Open Communication
a. Utilize Verbal and Non-verbal means of communication. If practiced, conflict can be worked
out and genuine relationship can be developed.
Self check 4.2-1
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect and write
your answer in the space provided for.
__________1. Cooperation is not necessary especially in this age of globalization which calls for
the nation to move as one as it competes with the rest of the world.
_________2. To minimize conflicts, one must refrain from destructive personal criticism,
argument, unpleasant comments and judgments.
_________3. In handling guest complaint, one must approach the guest and ask him/her to leave
the premises immediately as he is creating unfavorable atmosphere in the area.
__________4. A harmonious relationship is attainable if conflict is avoided.
_________5. Show irritation rather than appreciation upon receiving a complaint or negative
remark.
ANSWER KEY 4.2-1
FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
1. Staff Training
a. Job orientation is given to all employees immediately upon hiring.
b. Employees are continuously updated of changes in company policies, products, services and
other pertinent information concerning their jobs.
c. Staff training is responsive and relevant to the staff’s training needs.
d. Formal training is reinforced by the on the job coaching and instructions.
e. A thorough training needs analysis is conducted before a designing training plan.
f. Employees are given opportunities to grow and develop in their career through programs for
professional advancement.
g. New recruits are rapidly turned into productive and efficient service staff.
h. There is a consistent monitoring of application of learning, errors are identified and corrected
as they arise.
i. There is a clear, convincing and well organized delivery of instructions; a well organized
lesson plan is followed.
BARTENDER
Basic Function:
• Prepares/mixes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Specific duties:
• Prepares or mixes drinks following standard recipes
• Sets up the bar
• Takes charge of storage of beverage and bar supplies.
• Makes report on beverage sales and spoilage.
• Takes of inventory of beverage consumption as well as of losses.
• Sees to it that the bar is properly stocked, clean and well maintained.
• Attends to customer needs, requests and complaints at the bar counter
• Pushes the sale of wine sand other beverage items.
• Checks the availability of bar stocks and makes requisition when needed.
• Serves drink from the counter.
• Performs other related duties as maybe assigned by superior.
FOOD ATTENDANT
Basic Function:
• Takes and serves food and beverage orders according to prescribe standards of service.
• Specific duties:
• Looks after the necessary preparations before the start of operation:
• Wipes/prepares necessary containers, hollowware, napkins, cutleries, and other supplies.
• Refills salt and pepper shakers and other condiments.
• Checks and re-stocks service station and sees to it that the par stock is maintained.
• Sets up the tables and installs required facilities.
• Studies the menu and familiarizes himself with the outlet’s specialties as well as out of
stock items and undertakes suggestive selling
• Takes and serves food and beverage orders.
• Assists busboy in placing and in picking up orders from the kitchen.
• Assists in welcoming and in seating the guests.
• Attends to the settlement of the bill of guests.
• Attends to guest’s inquiries, requests and complaints.
• Assists in clearing soiled dishes, dirt and trash.
• Performs side duties and other assignments given by the superior.
RECEPTIONIST
Basic Function:
• Welcomes and greets customers at the entrance and escorts them to their tables.
• Specific duties:
• Receives guests, welcomes and greets them and escorts them to their assigned tables.
• Attends to reservations and inquiries over the phone and disseminates to all concerned
officers the details of reservation.
• Maintains and fills logbooks/reservation book with the necessary information and keeps
all reservation signs in place.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the outlet.
• Assists in the preparation of mis-en-place and in taking food orders, does suggestive
selling,
• Assists in the settlement of guests checks.
• Monitors movement in the outlet and reports to captain any unusual incident or
suspicious person noted.
• Attends to guest’s inquiries, requests and complaints.
• Performs other related duties as maybe assigned by superior.
• Food and beverage service is the climax of the relationship between the food industry and
the customer,
• Customers are the lifeblood of the food and beverage business. To ensure continuous
patronage, their satisfaction must be sustained. They deserve preferential, prompt and
consistent service.
• Customers should be provided with good nutrition, meals to match their budget,
controlled use of time, and pleasurable eating.
BAKER
Basic Function:
• Prepare and produce a range of high quality pastry products in commercial food
production environments and hospitality establishments.
• Specific Duties
• Prepares pastry products
• Decorates and presents variety of pastry products
• Prepares and present gateaux, tortes and cakes
• Prepares and displays petit fours
• Presents desserts
• Stores different pastry products
Room Accommodation
One of the major sources of revenue of the hotel.
Rooms Division or Rooms Maintenance Department
The unit that looks after all matters pertaining to room bookings and hotel accommodation.
Three sections of Rooms Division
1. Front Office
– attends to room bookings and registration of hotel guests
– Front of the House
2. Housekeeping Section
- looks after the cleanliness, orderliness and maintenance of guestrooms and public areas.
- Provision for linen and laundry service
- Back of the House
3. Room Sales
- handles room reservations and sales
- handled by the Front Office in smaller hotels and lodging houses.
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer from among the four choices and write your answer in
the space provided for.
_______1. It serves as the center of communication in the hotel a. Front desk
b. reservation section
c. business center
d. reception
______2. Looks after the cleanliness, orderliness and maintenance of guestrooms and public
areas. a. front office
b. housekeeping
c. room sales
d. bell service
______3. Handles room reservations and sales
a. front office
b. housekeeping
c. room sales
d. bell service
______4. Responsible for the settlement of guest bill.
a. front office
b. housekeeping
c. room sales
d. front office cashiering
______5. Responsible for escorting guest during check-in and check-out, attending to their
luggage and doing errands for the front desk. a. front office
b. housekeeping
c. room sales
d. bell service
Oral Questioning
Questions: Satisfactory Response
The candidate should answer the following questions: YES NO
WRITTEN TEST
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect and write the
letter of your answer in the space provided for.
__________1. In order to make the job challenging and interesting, job rotation is being
practiced.
__________2. One of the favorable attitudes of superiors is they play favorite from among their
employees.
__________3. Openness and honest communications in the team; no suppression of feelings; are
some examples of healthy relationship in a team.
__________4. Fair distribution of merits will increase the productivity of employees.
_________5. A good leader will always ask his employee to leave problems at home and work
overtime. He puts the blame to his worker for does not give advice to resolve the employee’s
trouble.
__________6. Cooperation is not necessary especially in this age of globalization which calls for
the nation to move as one as it competes with the rest of the world.
_________7. To minimize conflicts, one must refrain from destructive personal criticism,
argument, unpleasant comments and judgments.
_________8. In handling guest complaint, one must approach the guest and ask him/her to leave
the premises immediately as he is creating unfavorable atmosphere in the area.
_________9. A harmonious relationship is attainable if conflict is avoided.
_________10. Show irritation rather than appreciation upon receiving a complaint or negative
remark.
ANSWER KEY
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
6. TRUE
7. TRUE
8. FALSE
9. TRUE
10. FALSE