BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality Management

BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality Management

About the Course
Subject
Hospitality & Catering
Study Mode
Full-time
Equivalent To
2 A Levels

Introduction 2 years full-time
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 gives a wide range of opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and under-standing of the Hospitality and Catering Industry in a practical and realistic way.
The course is fun, involving you in practical as well as theoretical aspects of Hospitality and Catering. Weekly practical and supervisory opportunities are available in the academy kitch-en, restaurant and bar, leading to an additional NVQ Level 2 qualification in Food and Drink Service. A period of part-time employment within the industry is also a requirement of the course.

Course Units You will study 12 units, all of which will be graded as pass, merit or distinction. Typical areas of study:

· The hospitality industry
· Customer care in hospitality
· Health, safety and security in the Hospitality Industry
· Hospitality business operations
· Hospitality team leadership and supervision
· Food service operations
· Introduction to European cuisine
· Introduction to Asian cuisine
· Introduction to contemporary cuisine
· Personal selling and promotional skills for hospitality
· Planning and managing a hospitality event
· Front office operations in hospitality

This course also includes:

· NVQ Level 2 in Food and Drink Service
· Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) L2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
· Visits to a variety of hospitality and catering outlets
· Residential visits in Europe (optional)

Work experience: You will receive careers information, personal advice and guidance.

Assessment The course is assessed as pass, merit or distinction. All units are internally assessed and externally moderated by Edexcel/BTEC appointed moderators.

Further Opportunities
· Progression to the Foundation Degree/BA Degree in Hospitality Management
· Enter employment

Career opportunities are plentiful in the UK and abroad in hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs, hospitals, industrial catering, contract catering, the Armed Forces, etc. Management oppor-tunities exist in all areas for those with ability and commitment.