BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality

BTEC

In South Shields

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    South shields

This course is a work related qualification designed to offer you a choice of routes into higher education and employment. It will give you a broad-based introduction to your chosen career.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

South Shields (Tyne and Wear)
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St. George'S Avenue South Shields, NE34 6ET

Start date

On request

About this course

You need to be at least 16 years of age. You should have obtained at least four GCSE passes at C Grade or better or have successfully completed a GNVQ Intermediate or BTEC First Diploma course. Students completing a second year Craft level 2 course may also be eligible. Candidates aged 19+ who do not have these qualifications but can demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, the Hospitality and Catering Industry may also apply. All applicants will be interviewed.

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Course programme



Course information:
BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality


Course summary:
This course is a work related qualification designed to offer you a choice of routes into higher education and employment. It will give you a broad-based introduction to your chosen career.

Course content:
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality
Unit Core units
The Hospitality Industry
Customer Care in Hospitality
Health, Safety and Security in the Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Business Operations
Hospitality Team Leadership and Supervision
Unit Specialist units (seven units)
Food Service Operations
Alcoholic Beverage Service Operations
Kitchen Organisation and Food Safety
Introduction to European Cuisine
Principles of Healthy Eating
Personal Selling and Promotional Skills for Hospitality
Human Resources in Hospitality

The following qualifications may also be taken alongside the main award
  • Hospitality Multi-Skilled
  • LV2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
  • Foundation Certificate in Wines


Course structure:
The course normally takes up to 2 years of full-time study to complete. This Edexcel Level 3 course of study in Hospitality and Catering is for people who wish to follow careers in one of the many areas associated with the hospitality and catering industry. They include: hotels, restaurants, hospitals, shipping, educational establishments and social care establishments.

Assessment procedure:
12 Units will be assessed by internally set assignments. Candidates will be awarded overall gradings of Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

Entry requirements:
You need to be at least 16 years of age.
You should have obtained at least four GCSE passes at C Grade or better or have successfully completed a GNVQ Intermediate or BTEC First Diploma course.
Students completing a second year Craft level 2 course may also be eligible.
Candidates aged 19+ who do not have these qualifications but can demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, the Hospitality and Catering Industry may also apply.
All applicants will be interviewed.

Qualifications achieved:
National Certificate in Hospitality Supervision

Progression opportunities:
This qualification helps you to go onto higher level qualifications such as BTEC Higher National Diploma or a Degree, or you can go straight into work. It prepares you for a range of junior management jobs.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.

BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality

Price on request