Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering

Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering
Level 2

Venue
Knightstone Campus / Workplace

As an apprentice you will spend the majority of your week working for an employer in the hospitality and catering sector for example in an
hotel, a restaurant, a country club, cafe or school. You will come in to
college for one day a week for practical training, theory and
demonstrations.

As part of the Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to learn the
knowledge and skills contained within your chosen NVQ Level 2 in
Hospitality and Catering and gain Functional Skills* qualifications.

Depending on your choice of NVQ, you will select relevant units that relate to your job for example:

· Contribute to the development and introduction of menus
· Prepare, cook and finish basic pasta dishes.

How will I be assessed?
Assessments are carried out through practical skills assessments and observations of you at work. A Personal Assessor will make regular visits to your workplace to carry out reviews of your progress and to ensure that you are on target to gain your qualifications. You will also be required to take tests.

How long will it take?

The time taken for you to achieve your Apprenticeship will depend on your commitment and motivation to complete your training. As a general rule, an Apprenticeship will take 12-18 months.

AT A GLANCE
Duration
18 Months

Level
Level 2

Progression
On successful completion you may:

Progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship or NVQ 3 in Hospitality
Supervision or Professional Cookery.

Or

Develop your career in the hospitality and catering industry from a wide range of career paths for example as a Chef, Supervisor, Front of House Manager, Restaurant Manager or start your own business. The hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing
sectors in the UK economy, so there is a wide choice of career options.

Achieving this Apprenticeship will give you the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C.

*You may be exempt if you have recently achieved a good grade in English and Maths at GCSE.

Entry Requirements
We recommend that you have a minimum of four GSCEs at grades C-G however all applications will be considered. In your interview at the College you must also demonstrate an interest in working in the hospitality and catering sector and a willingness
to learn. Having a relevant job (for a minimum of 16 hours per week), or in some cases, a work placement, is an essential part of an Apprenticeship. You will need to put in time and effort
to find an employer to offer you an Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship team at the College will support you with your job search activities â€" please get in touch if you need some help.
Apprenticeships are open to people aged 16 and over.