Food Service Diploma

Course information

If you enjoy dealing with people and enjoy the social side of dealing with customers, then this is the course for you and will be your first step to a career in the Hospitality Industry.

Level 2 is ideal if you work in the food and beverage service industry in front of house, or you want to move into that role. You'd like to fill in any gaps in your front of house skills, perhaps to advance to a more senior position.

The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that it’s about practical learning – you’ll be spending a lot of time in the restaurant and our other outlets, learning by doing as you work.

You’ll be looking at everything: Different methods of food service, Health and Safety, Different types of Drinks available and the knowledge behind these, Payments, Money handling and Billing. You will be working within the college outlets dealing and serving everyday customers as you progress through the course.

As a Level 2 course, this diploma is all about introducing you to the hospitality industry and developing your essential skills. You’ll be learning from experienced professionals, who are there to give you the very best start to your career.

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of hospitality roles including:

• Bar staff
• Table or counter service
• Kitchen assistant
• Housekeeping
• Administration

What You Will Learn

This one -year course covers all aspects of food and beverage service. It will deliver the key skills required by the learner to ensure they will have a thorough understanding of the role and expectations that any future employer will expect of them. On successful completion of this qualification learners can look to progress onto more senior supervisory qualifications such as the Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership (NVQ).

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Three or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, progress in maths and/or English.

English and Maths grade 3 <

Assessment

Assignments, projects and practical assessments

Progression

Level 3 Diploma In Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

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