Catering and Hospitality - Food and Drink Service Apprenticeship NVQ Level 2

NVQ

In Watford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    NVQ

  • Location

    Watford

  • Duration

    18 Months

Suitable for: This apprenticeship programme is designed for those working in a food environment (restaurant), a drink environment (bars) or a combination of both and wish to achieve a formal qualification.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Watford (Hertfordshire)
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Langley Road, WD17 4YH

Start date

On request

About this course

Applicants will be assessed and interviewed. They must demonstrate that they are working at level 1 in literacy and numeracy by undertaking the WHC Key Skill Builder Assessment. They will also need to demonstrate that they will cover the range required by the relevant NVQ at work.

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Course programme

Entry Qualifications

Applicants will be assessed and interviewed. They must demonstrate that they are working at level 1 in literacy and numeracy by undertaking the WHC Key Skill Builder Assessment. They will also need to demonstrate that they will cover the range required by the relevant NVQ at work.

Who is the course suitable for?

This apprenticeship programme is designed for those working in a food environment (restaurant), a drink environment (bars) or a combination of both and wish to achieve a formal qualification.

Information about the course

The apprentice qualification is achieved by gaining practical experience in the kitchen at work and attending College to acquire the necessary theory, underpinning knowledge and practical training. You will also be required to achieve Key Skills at Level 1 in Application of Number and Communication and complete a workbook relating to Employment Rights and Responsibilities. You are required to attend College one day a week to learn the theory, pass written and Key Skills tests and demonstrate practical competence against the NVQ range. You will work with the employer four days a week to develop practical skills. Assessment of practical competence will take place both at College and in the workplace.

Employment

All apprentices must be employed by a supportive employer and able to demonstrate they will cover the range required by the NVQ during the course of the programme. Employers are required to pay apprentices a minimum of £80 per week and demonstrate safe working practices. Employers should issue apprentices either a Contract of Employment or written Terms and Conditions. College days are working days and apprentices should be paid for this day. Employers will be informed of College absences.

NVQ Level 2 Catering and Hospitality - Food and drink service

This apprenticeship programme is designed for those working in a food environment (restaurant), a drink environment (bars) or a combination of both. Learners must achieve eight units in total - four mandatory units plus four from options as stated:

The following four core units are compulsory - covering the areas essential for success in this work:

•Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
•Contribute to Effective teamwork (CFA)
•Give your customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation (ICS)
•Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and serving food

Tailor your course to your needs and interests with four additional units from the choice of the following:

•Maintain and deal with payments
•Prepare and clear areas for counter/takeaway service
•Provide a counter/takeaway service
•Prepare and clear areas for table service
•Serve food at the table
•Provide a silver service
•Provide a buffer/carvery service

As part of your learning and development, all learners must also complete the following Key Skills units:

Application of Number at Level 1
Communication at Level 1

Plus
Apprentice Induction and Employment Rights and Responsibilities at Level 2

Catering and Hospitality - Food and Drink Service Apprenticeship NVQ Level 2

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