Peterlee Campus
Course overview
This course is split over 2 different qualifications one is
Entry Level 3
You are looking for a career in the hospitality industry or your looking to learn the basis of looking after yourself in your own environment.
Certificate in Hospitality Services
If you haven't made your mind up yet, this is the qualification for you. You can choose your focus as you go, perhaps in serving, cooking, reception work, housekeeping or administration.
You can take these hospitality qualifications with a training provider - perhaps at a local college - or as part of your on-the-job training at work.
To gain an NVQ, you need to show you've got a particular set of skills. You usually work with your training provider to review your current skills and find the best way to gain new ones - perhaps by trying new things at work, or by studying.
NVQs are assessed at work or in a simulated workplace. For each unit your assessor watches and asks questions as you perform a task, or looks at a portfolio of work that you've built as formal evidence of your learning. Then they confirm you've got the skills to do the job well.
Is this Level right for me?
Level 1
This Level is ideal if you're just starting out - you might still be at school (aged 14+) or starting your first hospitality job. You want a good basic understanding of hospitality work, enough to succeed in a job or move on to further study
Topics
Within the qualification you will cover the following topics
Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
Work effectively as part of a hospitality team
Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
Prepare vegetables
Cook vegetables
Prepare and cook fish
Prepare and cook meat and poultry
Job opportunities after this course
These Certificates in Hospitality can get you started in lots of hospitality roles, for example:
Hotel receptionist
Room attendant
Chef
Waiter or Waitress
Further study options after this course
They're also a great foundation for further training. After earning your certificate you can move on to a whole range of Level 2 qualifications, for example:
Diploma in Professional Cookery
Diploma (NVQ) in Hospitality
Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service
Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionary
Award in Barista Skills
Entry requirements
No entry requirements.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.
How is this course assessed?
Course is assessed in both practical & Theory sessions.
When does the course start?
Sept 26
Length of course
1 Year
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 518 8222.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
