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Hospitality and Catering
Located in the Laurence Building by Hele Road, we have purpose-built training kitchens, a fully functioning restaurant with bar, and a food shop that are all open to the public five days per week.
Students in the Hospitality and Catering faculty have a very successful record in local and national hospitality competitions and events, we have also been awarded the AA College Rosette Award for the high standards of hospitality we provide.
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Our lecturing staff are specialists in all areas of hospitality, and have many years of experience in the industry. If you are passionate about food and drink and want to prepare, cook and serve great food, then come and train in our fantastic professional industry standard kitchens and study food and drink in our lecture rooms. You could practice your food service, beverage and barista skills in our top class commercial restaurant, @thirty-four.
For all catering and hospitality courses, you will need to buy practical equipment and uniforms, a full list of these will be available at enrolment.
There is a lot of support, the lecturers and tutors are always there for you. I chose to study at Exeter College because of the Michael Caines Academy and now I work for him at Lympstone Manor. In the future, my goal is to get a Michelin Star. I really want my own restaurant, that’s my motivation.
Hector, studying Professional Cookery Level 3 Diploma. Previously studied at Exmouth Community College.
Level 1 NVQ Diploma | Duration: 1 year
This vocational programme will provide you with a superb foundation for a career in the hospitality industry, and applicants will require no prior knowledge of hospitality. The course will give you all the foundation knowledge in theory and practice to allow you to progress on to Level 2 NVQ.
On this course you will:
Gain valuable, hands on experience in a real working environment Practice skills in food preparation and cookery Practice skills in food and drink service Work as part of a team in our fully
equipped @thirty-four kitchens and outlets Learn about employment in the hospitality industry Develop transferable skills through studying a Personal Social
Development programme, as well as
Maths and English You will be continually assessed within the working environment. Choose this course if… you would like to gain more confidence in your abilities of food handling, and professional aptitude within the hospitality industry. Future Steps: You could progress to a full time NVQ Level 2 or a Diploma in Professional Cookery to gain further skills and knowledge, or seek work in the industry while continuing your studies on an Apprenticeship scheme. Entry requirements: You will need a minimum of grade 2 in GCSE English Language and Maths. If you don’t have a grade 4 in English and Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course. Plus, you will need two GCSEs at grade 2 or above, or equivalent. You must be keen and interested in hospitality and catering.
PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
VRQ1 Diploma | Duration: 1 year
This course will allow you to develop your passion and skills for cookery, while developing your ability to work under pressure and as part of a team in the hospitality industry.
On this course you will:
Develop a variety of catering craft skills to a high standard Work towards a VRQ1 Certificate in
Food and Beverage Service and a
Diploma in Professional Cookery Work within the superbly equipped @thirty-four restaurant and kitchens Study different ways to prepare hot and cold food Gain an understanding of health and safety and food safety issues Learn skills in areas such as dealing with customers, bar service and menu planning Assessment is by a combination of assignments and practical examinations. Choose this course if… you would like to be introduced to professional cookery, food service and customer care skills and help develop your work and organisational practices within the catering industry. Future Steps: You could progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery to further your career opportunities. Entry requirements: You will need a minimum of grade 3 in GCSE English Language and Maths. If you don’t have a grade 4 in English and Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course. Plus, you will need one GCSE at grade 3 or above, or equivalent. You must be keen and interested in hospitality and catering and have an aptitude for hospitality skills.
LEVEL 1
PROFESSIONAL CATERING
T Level Transition Programme | Duration: 1 year
The T Level Transition Programme is aimed at anyone interested in going on to study the T Level at Level 3 or an Apprenticeship as a Hospitality Team Member or as a Commis Chef.
On this course you will:
Gain technical knowledge and practical skills Undertake industry-based work experience Develop relevant English, Maths and digital skills Benefit from focused individual support and personal development Learn new techniques, including boiling, poaching and steaming, stewing and braising, baking, roasting and grilling, deep frying and shallow frying, cold food preparation, principles of becoming a professional chef, how to use knives, tools and equipment and how to work safely and hygienically The course encompasses the Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery, Award in Food Safety in Catering and Award in Professional Food and Beverage in order to prepare you for further study on to the full T Level at Level 3.
You will be assessed through externally set and externally marked exams and assignments. Choose this course if… you enjoy challenging yourself to the limit by having the opportunity to compete in various competitions, and would like to experience what it is like to work with different cultures and approaches to the food industry. Future Steps: You will learn all the skills needed to become a successful professional and go on to work at prestigious hotels, restaurants, cocktail bars, resorts and events both in the UK or overseas. Entry requirements: All entrants must hold four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent (or above), including a grade 4 in either GCSE Maths or English. If you do not have a GCSE grade 4 in Maths and/or English you will continue studying these subjects alongside your chosen course(s). At the end of the year, you are expected to have completed and achieved all the components of your Level 2 Study Programme and improved your Maths and English skills before progressing to your next level course.
LEVEL 2
T Level Transition Programme | Duration: 1 year
The T Level Transition Programme is designed to develop the skills, experience, knowledge and behaviours to support progression on to a T Level at Level 3 or an Apprenticeship as a Hospitality Team Member or as a Commis Chef.
On this course you will:
Gain technical knowledge and practical skills Undertake industry-based work experience Develop relevant English, Maths and digital skills Benefit from focused individual support and personal development Learn techniques including boiling, poaching and steaming, stewing and braising, baking, roasting and grilling, deep frying and shallow frying and cold food preparation Learn principles of becoming a professional chef Find out how to use knives, tools and equipment Learn about working safely and hygienically The course encompasses the Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery, Award in Food Safety in Catering and Award in Professional Food and Beverage in order to prepare you for further study on to the full T Level at Level 3.
You will be assessed by practical and theoretical examinations.
Choose this course if… you enjoy challenging yourself to the limit by having the opportunity to compete in various competitions, and would like to experience what it is like to work with different cultures and approaches to the food industry. Future Steps: You will learn all the skills needed to become a successful professional and go on to work at prestigious hotels, restaurants, cocktail bars, resorts and events both in the UK or overseas. Entry requirements: All entrants must hold four GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent (or above), including a grade 4 in both GCSE Maths and English. If you do not have a GCSE grade 4 in Maths and/or English, you will not be able to join the Michael Caines Academy due to the level of enrichment. At the end of the year, you are expected to have completed and achieved all the components of your Level 2 Study Programme and improved your Maths and English skills before progressing to your next level course.
PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
VRQ2 Diploma | Duration: 1 year
This course blends theory and practice to further develop your existing catering craft skills to the next level.
On this course you will:
Further develop your ability to work under pressure and as part of a team Continue to practice and hone your practical and professional cookery skills Work towards a VRQ2 Diploma in
Food and Beverage Service and a
Diploma in Professional Cookery Study principles of customer service in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism Increase your knowledge of health and safety, food safety and menu planning Work within the superbly equipped @thirty-four restaurant and kitchens Assessment is by theoretical and practical examinations. Choose this course if… you enjoy working as part of a team and would like to carry on with your introduction to professional cookery and develop your skills. Future Steps: You could progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision to further your career opportunities, or you could apply for employment or an Apprenticeship. Entry requirements: This is a progression course and you must have successfully completed the VRQ1 Diploma in Professional Cookery. You must also be keen and interested in hospitality and catering.
LEVEL 2
Level 2 NVQ Diploma | Duration: 1 year
LEVEL 2
This progression course will build on the skills and knowledge you have gained while studying the NVQ Level 1 programme, providing you with the opportunity to further develop your craft skills in both culinary and food service operations. The programme will teach you the theory, preparation and cooking of a wide variety of dishes and hospitality service in all areas.
On this course you will:
Prepare, cook and finish basic hot sauces and soups Cook and finish basic fish, meat,
poultry and vegetable dishes Learn how to maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment Work effectively as part of a hospitality team You will be continuously assessed within the College’s realistic working environment.
Choose this course if… you enjoy the customer relations side of the industry and are becoming serious about a role within hospitality. Future Steps: You could progress to a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) or find employment in the hospitality industry. Entry requirements: This is a progression course and you must have successfully completed the Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Level 1 in Catering Craft and have achieved Functional Skills in English and Maths.
VRQ1 Diploma | Duration: 1 year
The Michael Caines Academy combines practical, professional catering and hospitality qualifications, with a range of visits, experiences, work placements and demonstrations involving the region’s most renowned food experts. It is designed to nurture the region’s future generation of talented restaurateurs, chefs, restaurant managers, waiters and front of house staff.
On this course you will:
Develop your catering craft skills to an exceptional standard Experience visits, placements, ‘farm to fork’ and ‘vine to glass’ sessions Enjoy challenging practical and theoretical workshops Attend masterclasses from industry leaders such as Michael Caines Study for a Certificate in Food and
Beverage Service and a Diploma in
Professional Cookery Work within the superbly equipped @thirty-four restaurant and kitchens Attend a period of work placement with Michael Caines and his teams
You will be regularly assessed at work. Choose this course if… you are looking to undertake high quality, industry standard training and have a real passion for cooking and the industry. It is ideal if you have the goal of becoming a professional chef and perhaps owning your own restaurant in the future. Future Steps: You could progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery to further your career opportunities. Entry requirements: You will need a minimum of grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths. Plus, you will need one GCSE at grade 4 or above, or equivalent. You must be keen and interested in hospitality and catering and have an aptitude for hospitality skills. A two day selection process will also form part of the entry requirements.
PROFESSIONAL COOKERY - MICHAEL CAINES ACADEMY
VRQ2 Diploma | Duration: 1 year
LEVEL 2
The Michael Caines Academy combines practical, professional catering and hospitality qualifications with a range of visits, experiences, work placements and demonstrations involving the region’s most renowned food experts.
On this course you will:
Continue your studies in a wide range of top quality food preparation Investigate the catering and hospitality industry Cover areas such as costing and menu planning, healthier foods and special diets Experience competitions, work placements and overseas residential visits Develop your understanding and delivery of excellent customer service Learn first hand from top chefs such as Michael Caines, Mark Dodson,
Peter Gorton and others Attend a period of work placement with Michael Caines and his teams or somewhere similar
You will be assessed by practical and theoretical examinations.
Choose this course if… you enjoy all aspects of the industry, would like to progress with the above experiences and you would like to compete in various competitions. Future Steps: You could progress to the next stage of this course (Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision), seek an Apprenticeship or apply for employment in a related field. Entry requirements: You must have successfully completed the VRQ Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery, have excellent attendance, a positive reference from your tutor and during your progression meeting, have demonstrated excellence.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE SUPERVISION
VRQ Level 3 Diploma | Duration: 1 year
This is the advanced course of our programmes. You will have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in specialist areas, including table theatre, barista, alcoholic beverage service and Gueridon service work.
On this course you will:
Take on a supervisory role for health and safety and food safety Study gastronomy and food culture Investigate principles of promoting food and beverage services and products Study legal and social responsibilities of a Personal Licence Holder Provide advice to customers on food and beverage matching Supervise hospitality events Assessment is by assignments and practical examinations. Choose this course if… you enjoy restaurant and bar service and are looking for a successful career in the hospitality business. As the face of the industry, you can learn all the skills needed to become a successful professional and go on to work at prestigious hotels, restaurants, cocktail bars, resorts and events both in the UK or overseas.
Future Steps: On completion of this course you could progress to a Level 4 Higher Diploma in subjects such as culinary or kitchen management, Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree or gain employment within the catering and hospitality industry. Entry requirements: This is a progression course and you must have successfully completed the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery and Food and Beverage Service. You must also be interested in hospitality and catering.
LEVEL 3
Level 3 NVQ Diploma | Duration: 1 year
This progression course will build on the skills and knowledge you have gained while studying the Level 2 programme. It will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your craft skills in culinary operations, both in a kitchen classroom environment and working in different sections of the busy College restaurant. The qualification also requires the supervision of Level 2 kitchen students in a controlled environment around the kitchen.
On this course you will:
Prepare, cook and finish complex dishes, including meat and poultry,
fish, soups and sauces, patisserie and petits fours Learn how to maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment in a supervisory manner Take on a supervisory role for health and safety and food safety Study gastronomy and food culture You will be continuously assessed within the College’s realistic working environment.
Choose this course if… you enjoy challenging yourself to the limit by having the opportunity to compete in various competitions, and would like to experience what it is like to work with different cultures and approaches to the food industry. Future Steps: You could find employment in the hospitality industry. Entry requirements: You must have successfully completed the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Catering Craft and have achieved Functional Skills in English and Maths.
COMMIS CHEF/PRODUCTION CHEF
Prepare food and carry out basic cooking tasks in every section of a kitchen, under supervision of a senior chef. Work as part of a team in timebound kitchen environments.
You will:
Learn the principles of basic food preparation and cooking, adapting dishes to meet special dietary, religious and allergenic requirements Develop basic techniques as a chef Recognise the impact of seasonality on the availability, quality, and price
of ingredients Learn how technology can support food production organisations Choose this Apprenticeship if... you have a passion for food, cooking and working on recipes and menu ideas. You will work well as a part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Future Steps: Progression from this Apprenticeship is expected to be into the Level 3 Chef De Partie or Senior Production Chef programme. Entry requirements: Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship via a pre-Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2
HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER
Train in all areas of the hospitality industry, from housekeeping to kitchen work. You can specialise in a particular area but will be adaptable and ready to support team members across the business.
You will:
Study food and drink service, food preparation and cooking Cover roles such as front office and housekeeping Learn about maintaining a safe, hygienic and secure working environment Benefit from our working links with a range of hospitality employers in
Devon Create a positive impression of yourself and your organisation Choose this Apprenticeship if... you have a passion for working in the hospitality sector, offering fantastic customer service. You should be adaptable, able to use your own initiative, and be a good communicator. Future Steps: On completion, you can progress to the Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship and go on to further management training. Entry requirements: Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship via a pre-Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2
APPRENTICESHIP CHEF DE PARTIE/SENIOR PRODUCTION CHEF
Learn advanced cooking techniques and take responsibility for running a specific section of the kitchen. Work in a variety of kitchen environments, such as a pub, school, hospital, care home, 5* hotel, restaurant and Michelin starred restaurant.
You will:
Focus on developing more advanced techniques as a chef, including the use of specialist equipment Execute standardised menus and help to develop menus and dishes Adapt and produce dishes to meet special dietary, religious and allergenic requirements Consider hygiene, health and safety, compliance and budgeting Choose this Apprenticeship if... you want to learn more advanced chefing skills and wish to develop your management skills. Future Steps: On completion, you can move on to the Level 4 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management, as a kitchen manager or head chef, or progress in to full time employment. Entry requirements: Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship via a pre-Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3
APPRENTICESHIP HOSPITALITY SUPERVISOR
Work across a wide variety of businesses, including bars, restaurants, cafes, conference centres, banqueting venues, hotels or contract caterers, providing support to management. Supervise and motivate the team and enhance the customer experience.
You will:
Learn how to maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment Choose from options relating to your role, such as units in supervising food and drink service, leading and managing meetings and managing the environmental impact of work activities Learn the principles of leading a team in the hospitality industry Choose this Apprenticeship if... you are working towards or are already in a supervisory role and are capable of independently supervising services and running shifts. You will work well under pressure, delivering fantastic customer service and motivating a team. Future Steps: This may lead to a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management or progression into full time employment. On completion, you should be working in a Team Leader role and will have the knowledge to climb the career ladder within hospitality management. Entry requirements: Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship via a pre-Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme. You will need to complete a Level 2 qualification before progressing to the Level 3 Apprenticeship and complete an initial assessment at College as part of the application process.
