Catering Craft Practice Subject Combination
Welcome to NBC / NTC Examination structure (Subject Combination) for Catering Craft Practice with trade code 340. This subject is listed under miscellaneous.
General Education Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 001 | English Language |
| 002 | Mathematics |
| 004 | Physics |
| 005 | Chemistry |
Trade Related Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 194 | Basic Electricity |
| 006 | Biology |
Trade Group Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 331 | Ladies Garment Construction and Finishing |
Elective Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 003 | Economics |
| 007 | Literature-in-English |
| 008 | Information & Communications Technology (ICT) |
| 009 | Civic Education |
| 195 | Agricultural Science |
| 196 | Geography |
| 197 | Christian Religious Studies |
| 198 | Islamic Studies |
| 199 | Government |
| 451 | Further Mathematics |
| 452 | Animal Science |
How the exam is structured
Catering Craft Practice (trade code 340) is examined for the NTC with the subject combination shown above — general education papers including English and Mathematics, plus the trade papers. The trade assessment is part written (nutrition, kitchen organisation, costing, hygiene) and part practical: you plan, prepare and present dishes under exam conditions. Presentation and food-safety practice are marked, not just taste.
Where it leads
Catering is one of the fastest trades to turn into income:
- Events and small business: party catering, small chops, cake and pastry businesses — most start with little more than skill and a cooker.
- Hospitality employment: hotel and restaurant kitchens, fast-food chains, school and company canteens, catering for camps and institutions.
- Further study: ND Hospitality Management or Food Technology at polytechnics; or university admission with the NTC as your O’level — see how NABTEB certificates are treated.
Common questions
Is Catering Craft Practice the same as Food and Nutrition? No. Food and Nutrition (WAEC/NECO) is a classroom science subject; Catering Craft Practice is a vocational trade with a professional kitchen practical.
Do I buy my own ingredients for the practical? Requirements are announced per exam cycle by your centre; budget for practical materials when planning registration.
What grades do employers want? Credit passes (A1–C6) in the trade papers carry the most weight — the grading guide explains the scale.