FS - Hospitality & Catering Entry 3/ Level 1

A hands-on and practical course to develop your basic and more advanced skills in hospitality and catering within a real community café.

This course provides a specific and practical introduction to hospitality and catering. You will be involved in running a community café based at Hinton Community Centre, preparing and serving lunches to members of the public and catering for a number of other external events. There will be the opportunity to gain additional qualifications in food hygiene and you will develop skills in retail, marketing and customer care.

You will also be involved in planning, hosting and catering for a charity event during the year. There is the opportunity to be involved in a wider range of activities, such as a variety of trips and visits, fundraising activities and opportunities to socialise and take part in games and sports.

You will be coached in developing your job seeking and interview skills, as well as the process of looking and applying for a job in the hospitality and catering industry. You will also study English and maths, which are essential for future job roles. The delivery of the course involves giving each student a behaviour and performance grade for each lesson. This contributes to an overall record of achievement and supports progression to further education or work.

Qualification City & Guilds Entry 3 or Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality & Catering

Duration One year

Course Content You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course, including: • Catering & Hospitality Skills • Customer Service • Health & Safety and Food Hygiene • Preparing for the World of Work • Developing Your Maths & English Assessment is continuous, with assignments, projects and practical work.

All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 6 for more details.

Entry Requirements • No formal entry qualifications are required • All applicants will undergo an initial assessment in literacy and numeracy • Places will be offered following a satisfactory interview • Applicants will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the chosen subject area

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include: • Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality & Catering • Level 1 or Level 2 Diploma in Employability Skills

Foundation Studies in another subject area: • Construction & Building Services • Computing & IT • Employability Skills • Childcare and Health & Social Care • Skills For Working Life

Employment options may include: • Various job roles in retail, catering and in the voluntary/charity sector • Access to apprenticeships in hospitality and catering

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Aged 16-18 years There are no tuition or examination fees | Materials Fee £100

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Tuition Fee £945 | Materials Fee £100 | Registration/Exam Fee £150