Diploma in Preparing for a Career in the Hospitality Industry Level 1

Course Marketing Title
Level 1 Diploma in Preparing for a Career in the Hospitality Industry

Overview
Wanting a career in the hospitality industry? Our Level 1 course introduces you to the skills you need to be successful. With training in food preparation and cooking, health and safety, front of house, and basic food preparation, you’ll be ready to start work in the industry. Learning about good customer service in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism trades are also covered.

Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you would be expected to show a keen interest in the industry and hold a basic level of English and maths.

Course Duration
One year – Full time.

Skills and Benefits
You will learn, develop and practice skills required for employment and/or a career in the hospitality sector. Practice skills will include food and beverage service, food preparation and cooking and customer service. Related functional skills in English and maths also form a large part of learning and development.

Mandatory Units
Introduction to the hospitality industry Food service Basic food preparation and cooking Preparing and serving drinks Front office operations Housekeeping and guest service Introduction to personal workplace skills Health and safety and food safety awareness in catering Introduction to kitchen equipment

Optional Units
Applying for jobs and courses Preparing for work placement Investigating rights and responsibilities at work Learning from work placement Principles of customer service in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism Serving food and drink Basic food preparation

Course Assessment
Assessment is largely by assignment and practical tasks. There are two units that require short answer responses.

Progression
If you are successful on this course you can this may lead to Hospitality Apprenticeship, full time employment or Diplomas in professional cookery or professional food and beverage service.

Course Fees
For full details contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.