During this course, you will develop a wide range of practical and professional skills, including:

• Professional food and beverage service skills

• Barista skills

• Bar service and mixology skills

• Customer service and communication skills

• Teamwork and leadership skills

• Organisational and time management skills

• Digital and employability skills

• Professional behaviour and presentation

• Hospitality in the Leisure and Tourism Industry

You will gain valuable hands-on experience by helping to run The Bay Restaurant, the College’s commercial training restaurant, serving real customers in a realistic working environment. This will allow you to build confidence, develop industry-standard skills, and experience the fast-paced nature of hospitality.

Assessment is carried out through practical observation of your skills in a working environment, alongside the completion of a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your knowledge, understanding, and professional development throughout the course. There are no formal exams, with the focus placed on developing and showcasing your practical skills, creativity, and workplace readiness.

Placement opportunities include working locally within a range of different settings as well as the potential for European placements through college based educational visits .
Working alongside lead professionals/employers within the industry will help support your development of a set of transferable skills.
You may also be offered the opportunity to volunteer for charity based functions, working on external front of house events.

On successful completion of this course, you may progress to:

• A higher-level Hospitality and Catering qualification

• An Apprenticeship within the hospitality, leisure, travel, or tourism sectors

• Another full-time college course to further develop your skills and knowledge

• Employment within the hospitality industry

The skills and qualifications gained on this course can open the door to a wide range of exciting career opportunities, including roles within:

• Restaurants and cafés

• Hotels and resorts

• Coffee shops and specialist beverage outlets

• Gastro pubs, bars, and licensed premises

• Event and conference venues

• Visitor attractions and leisure facilities

• Cruise ships and holiday parks

• Airlines, airports, and the wider travel and tourism industry

• Public sector catering and hospitality services

• Hospitality supervision and management

The customer service, communication, and professional skills developed throughout the course are highly transferable and valued by employers across the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, providing a strong foundation for a successful career.

To apply for this course you must:

• Be working at a minimum of Entry Level 2 or above within maths and English.

• Have a commitment to study (attendance, punctuality & behaviour)

• Be able to work independently

• Have a proven interest in vocational area

• Enjoy working with people and have good communication skills

• Have the desire to want to learn and wear the designated uniform with pride.

• Be willing to undertake a wide range of practical activities both inside and outside of college

Also a commitment to wanting to improve maths, English and communication skills will be helpful.

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For information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306 306

Coures code: A34063