Professional Catering and Hospitality - NVQ Level 1 Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality Services Full-time (FE)

Professional Catering and Hospitality NVQ Level 1 Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality Services Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Rugby 05-Sep-2016 Various TBA * see below 1Year(s) What will I study?

·         Professional food preparation and cookery

·         Professional food and beverage service

·         Bar skills

·         Patisserie and bakery

·         Functional skills math’s at Entry 3 / Level 1 or level 2

·         Functional skills English at Entry 3 / Level 1 or level 2

What modules are covered?

·         Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment

·         Contribute to effective teamwork

·         Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food

·         Maintain food safety when storing, holding and storing food

 

Additional food preparation and cooking units; along with food service units will be added to the above mandatory units to make up a full well rounded qualification

What qualifications will I get?

Level 1 Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality Services
Level 2 food safety
Functional skills maths and English

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed via practical observations and through the completion of a portfolio. You will also have end of year exams for the food safety and functional skills componant of this qualification

What is the entry process?

Through a formal inteview, a practical kitchen assessment plus through sucessful references and the achievemnet of entry grades where applicable

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Entry Level

There are no minimum entry requirements for the course; however, we would hope that the successful candidate would have an interest to seek a professional career in the catering and hospitality industry and have a passion for cooking - good food and good service. They will also need a basic qualification in English and math's due to the assignments linked to this course

What else do I need to know?

Stratford-upon-Avon College is the first college in the country to achieve the Training Quality Standard with excellence in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism, in recognition of its outstanding work with employers. This course is offered at Stratford-upon-Avon College and is also offered by the college at the Rugby campus; within Warwickshire College.

This course has been designed for students who have an interest in catering and hospitality and would like a professional qualification in this area. Support on this course will be given to enable development of English and Mathematics to ensure further progression either onto the full-time Level 2 programme or an Apprenticeship. The course includes careers guidance and personal tutorials. You are encouraged to gain extra first-hand knowledge of your craft by taking a part-time job outside college hours. No formal entry requirements are required; however we would be looking for commitment to a career in the Catering industry and a satisfactory behavior report

English and Maths

English and maths qualifications are vitally important for future employers and universities, so the government has made it a priority for students to improve these skills.

Entry Level / Level 1 and Level 2: We’re here to help you on your journey, so if you do not achieve grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths, then you will study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

Students who achieve a D grade will be placed on the relevant GCSE programme, while students who achieve an E or below will be assessed to ensure they are placed on the right study programme for their ability.

Level 3 programmes: You will need to meet the course entry requirements specified on the course information above. For the majority of our Level 3 courses, students will need grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths. If this is not specified in the course entry requirement, then you may be able to study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

What can I do after this course?

After completion of this course, candidates can go onto study at Level 2 either as a full time or part time student. Alternatively, candidates may wish to embark on a successful career in the catering and hospitality industry.

For more information:

Please contact Shelley McGonigle

Telephone: 01788 863193

Email: smcgonigle@warkscol.ac.uk

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC38557

Fees

Course tuition fees are free for UK students under 19yrs.

All students may be charged for materials e.g. equipment, clothing etc.

UK students aged 19 and over will need to pay tuition fees as well as any materials, registration and exam fees.Some adults may be eligible for free tuition.Please contact us for more fee information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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