Full time City and Guilds NVQ Food and Drink Service Level 2

City and Guilds NVQ Food and Drink Service - Level 2Duration
One year

Attendance
You will be expected to be available to attend college Monday to Friday 8.45am 5.30pm along with some evenings

Course Description
Working in the Realistic Working environment of the Waterfront Restaurant and conference centre.

You will learn how to prepare the restaurant and service areas for buffets, luncheons, evening meals and takeaways whilst complying with food and health and safety laws.

Course Structure
This course will run alongside the VRQ or NVQ Professional Cookery or can be studied as a stand alone qualification. Units covered include maintaining a safe & hygienic working environment, teamwork, customer care, maintaining food safety, preparing & clearing the bar area, maintain and deal with payments, serve food at the table, prepare areas for table service.

You will also study Key Skills which include Maths and English.

Course Assessment
Assessment for NVQ qualifications is achieved by practical assessments or required tasks or job roles and written short answer questions.

Course Entry Requirements

• City and Guilds Level 1 Food and Drink Service
• City and Guilds Level 1 Multi skilled Hospitality Services
• Relevant Industrial Experience
• For equivalent qualifications see the Entry Requirements Explained page
• All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English and attend an interview

Course Costs
There are no course fees if you are under 19 years old on 31 August 2010. However, you may have to pay for textbooks, personal kits, uniforms, trips and personal stationery. You will be informed of these at your interview.

A full front of house uniform is required for all students enrolling on this course.

Course Enrichment
Activities such as trips and visits will be arranged, which are beneficial to this course and your learning. These activities are optional and additional fees will be charged to you. Details will be provided at the time of interview.

As part of the course a four week local or national work placement is undertaken along with trips and guest speakers from local hospitality outlets.

Course Progression
Following successful completion learners may progress onto NVQ level 3 Hospitality Supervision.

Course Career Prospects

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  This qualification will provide opportunities to gain employment serving food and drink to customers in the hospitality industry. This could be in restaurants, conference centres, event catering and contract catering.
  
• If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the careers team