Food and Beverage Service Intermediate Apprenticeship

The Food and Beverage Service Apprenticeship course is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to work within a professional kitchen environment. Learning through practical and theory sessions at college is team with work-based experience and training in order to achieve an NVQ Level 2 in Food and Drink Service and a Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food and Drink Service).

Course Content

Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles Level 2. Core units:

• Maintain a Safe, Hygienic and Secure Working Environment


• Contribute to Effective Team Work


• Give Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your
  
  Organisation


• Food Safety in Catering


• Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Optional units include:

• Service of Food at Table


• Principles of Providing a Silver Service


• Principles of Preparing and Serving Wines


• Preparation and Clearing of Service Areas


• Dealing with Payments

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.

What are the entry requirements?

Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of hospitality. You will need to be dedicated and committed to your study and be responsible for your own learning. You will be required to attend an interview with the work based learning team and be asked to complete basic skills assessments in English and maths. Students on this course are required to be employed in a suitable work placement in a restaurant environment.

What can I do next?

Career pathways may include employment as a waiter or bar person and progression to team leader or management roles and possible progression to a level 3 qualification such as the Extended Diploma in Hospitality.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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