Course Overview
On this coures you’ll find out about the catering and hospitality industry and the wide range of opportunities available. You will develop basic cooking skills in the College kitchen and customer service skills in the College restaurant.
… You want an introduction to the catering industry.
… You want to combine classroom study with practical work.
… You’re friendly, punctual and enthusiastic about catering.
You’ll cover units including customer service, healthy eating, basic food preparation and cooking, serving food and drink, using kitchen equipment and food safety.
You’ll also experience a realistic working environment in the campus kitchen and restaurant, where you’ll either be cooking for or serving the general public.
You’ll be assessed through practical assessments and activities, plus a portfolio of evidence, and you’ll achieve the following qualifications:
- Entry Level 3 – Level 1 Catering
- Appropriate supporting qualifications to broaden your skill set and meet the needs of industry
- Tutorial studies
- English and Maths
There are no formal entry requirements but you must show an enthusiasm for the hospitality and catering industry. You’ll need to be self-motivated, hardworking, numerate and have a friendly personality. Attendance and punctuality for all sessions is a major requirement of this course.
NVQ 1 in Hospitality or Level 1 Professional Cookery.
No formal entry requirements
You’ll be required to purchase a full kit at a cost of approximately £200.00 and £50.00 for sundries.
