Hospitality with Events Level 3
NVQ
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
NVQ Level 3
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
2 Years
From restaurants and conferences to sport and music festivals, there is a world of possibilities out there for skilled event organisers. If you have a flair for creativity and love meeting people, a career in events and hospitality could be a perfect match for you – and our Hospitality with Events college course will give you the ideal starting point.
Our hospitality and events course will equip you with the key front-of-house skills and organising techniques employers are looking for to stage memorable functions, events and parties. Learning in our outstanding training restaurant and kitchen facilities on campus, you will receive diverse, work-based training in a broad spectrum of areas related to these industries, covering everything from mixology to marketing.
University College Birmingham works closely with the hospitality and events industries, and you will gain first-hand insight from a range of experts throughout the course. You will also have the chance to put your skills to the test working on placement in the industry, providing an excellent platform for you to move into employment or higher-level study.
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About this course
Career opportunities
Restaurant manager (casual dining)
Event manager
Event planner
Conference centre manager
Event coordinator
Conference coordinator
Ideally, you will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (including maths and/or English), or a relevant Level 2 qualification (must also include GCSE English and/or maths at grade 4/C or above).
Alternatively, you will require at least 2 years’ relevant work experience.
School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance.
University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.
Why choose this college course?
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Learn in our award-winning training restaurant and kitchens, and develop your entrepreneurial skills in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ business event
WORK PLACEMENT – Boost your experience during your studies with work placement opportunities from bars and hotels to restaurants, conference and banqueting centres.
ENRICHMENT – Gain first-hand feedback on hospitality trends and topical issues from key industry employers, guest speakers and company representatives
MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Want to continue your learning journey after college? Progress your training to university level on our wide range of hospitality degree courses
TEAM SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP – Our University will be the home for Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, offering exciting opportunities for our students to work with the team and its athletes
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Subjects
- Hospitality
- Industry
- Events
- Food
- Drinks
- Alcoholic
- Beverages
- Human Resources
- Developing
- Attractions
- Service
- Customer
Course programme
Topics you will study
- The Hospitality and Events Industry
- Food and Drinks Service Trends
- Alcoholic Beverages
- UK Visitor Attractions
- Human Resources
- Developing a Customer Service Culture
- Food from Europe
- Nutrition and Health Food
- Accommodation Operations
- Planning Events
- Marketing
- Business Enterprise
- Hospitality Finances
- Front Office and Reception Skills
- Supervisory Skills
Teaching and assessment
You will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence, work experience, group work, producing staff handbooks, reports and presentations.
There are practical assessments in mixology (preparing and serving speciality drinks), bar and restaurant service, preparation and completion of projects and food development.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
Hospitality with Events Level 3