Overview
Hospitality & Catering Introductory (Level 1)The Hospitality and Catering Introductory study programme offers a supportive foundation of practical skills and knowledge across 3 sectors within the industry (Kitchen, Patisserie Skills and Food and Drink Service) to assist with moving to a higher-level qualification and gain essential industry related skills to support industry behaviours and employment.
To support the understanding and adherence to Food Hygiene regulations, a Level 2 Food Safety qualification will also be completed within the first 4 weeks of programme.
The Hospitality Academy facility is our key tool to deliver sessions in a realistic working environment. There will be one dedicated session per week in the Academy Restaurant, this will enhance learners employability skills, industry related behaviours and an opportunity to showcase prior learnt skills. The Hospitality Academy has close working relationships with a range of employers and professional organisations. These stakeholders will input valuable industry related information and professional skills to support learner assessment, achievement and future employment opportunities.
Need to know
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs grades 9–1 and ideally including English & maths and a keen interest in the Hospitality & Catering industry.
What qualifications will I gain?
- Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
How will I be assessed?
- Practical and written based assessments will be conducted throughout the programme.
Course content
You will study:
- Unit 113 – Health and safety and food safety awareness in catering
- Unit 114 – Introduction to kitchen equipment
- Unit 111 – Using kitchen equipment
- Unit 101 – Introduction to the hospitality industry
- Unit 106 – Basic food preparation and cooking
- Unit 120 – Introduction to pastry and cake preparation and cooking methods
- Unit 107 – Preparing and serving drinks
- Unit 127 – Food and beverage service skills
- Unit 128 — Hot beverage skills
Next steps
Course progression:
With a Level 1 qualification you will be equipped and suited in a commis chef/ food and beverage server or similar job role.
You will have the opportunity to progress to a Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma where you will be working towards a chef de partie job role or similar.
Additional information
Course costs
- Full uniform for kitchen and front of house t costs £200
- Three planned trips throughout the programme will cost £120
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.