Level 1 BTEC WorkSkills (Hospitality)

Course Team Leader: Geall, Margaret

Course Level: Level 1

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Hospitality and Sport

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: 2 GCSE's (or equivalent) at any grade

Study Hours: 19,4
Nº of Weeks:34

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: You can progress to a full-time VRQ level 1 Diploma in Hospitality & Intro to Professional cookery. Internal testing included.

Careers Progression: Employment within the catering Industry undertaking basic food preparation and cookery positions.

Course Description:
This is a progression pathway to develop knowledge, understanding and skills needed to enter employment within a catering related context. Development of Functional Skills in English, maths & ICT are embedded into the course.

Description Breakdown:
The programme involves developing a range of skills & techniques, personal qualities and attributes for successful performance in working life. Opportunities to develop these skills are practised during practical activities in kitchen and food service environments. The course is made up of 60% practical and 40% theory. You will train in The Gallery - a counter service restaurant; undertaking cooking and service. This will involve working with the general public.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 32

Trips Residentials: Additional qualifications studied:
Functional skills: English maths & ICT.
A catering related 2 week work placement is included during the course.

Qualification: BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Workskills

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 50
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 550

Additional Costs: The additional cost is for the purchase of kitchen uniform and a set of knives. Details of recommended supplier provided on application.

Additional Costs Total: 200