Full Time Catering Higher Diploma

Catering Higher Diploma

Duration
1 Year

Entry Requirements
Up to 4 GCSEs grades C or above.

Course content
This Diploma is in the early stages of development and further details will be available at our Open Evenings in the Autumn 2009.
You will study the Hospitality and Catering industry by working with others to develop a business which provides functions and event catering. Exploring the UK hospitality industry, customer service, working safely, working in a team, dealing with costs and income and the business aspects of the sector.
As well as the above, the diploma will include specialist learning such as food hygiene and health and safety.

How Will I Be Assessed?
Your assessment will be through practical tasks related to the functions and event catering and written assignments supporting these. You will also complete and extended project.

What Could I Do Next?
Having acquired the generic skills you can progress onto university, employment in a wide range of catering business or further training in related areas. You might choose to take an entirely different direction in a similar or unrelated field of study.
Any Special Expenses?
Transport costs to work placements. Some transport cost for group visits. Chefs whites, shoes and uniform for food service.