Full time courses:
NVQ Hospitality & Catering - Level 1
Entry requirements:
No formal entry qualifications required, however a good basic education grounding is necessary.
NVQ Hospitality & Catering - Level 2
Entry requirements:
Ideally three GCSE's at Grade D or equivalent
You will be required to attend an interview
Up to 28 hours per week in college including Key Skills and Recreational Studies
Provides a foundation for a career in hotels, inns and restaurants
Employment opportunities worldwide
How do I get the qualification?
You will need to attend college 5 days per week and you will follow the NVQ Level 2 Hospitality and Catering qualification, which entails the
following:
- completion of specific units, i.e. meat, fish, etc.
- keeping a record of your practical work
- attending practical and theory sessions
- keeping photographic evidence of your work
- possible field trips
- work experience
- All students will be continually assessed .
- You will also be guided and set targets to achieve this qualification, with full tutorial support at all times.
Subjects studied:
- RSH Health and Hygiene qualification
- Health and Safety at Work
- Food preparation and cooking
- Restaurant service
- Bar service
- ABC Pastry course (second year)
Additional studies:
You will also have opportunity to study for:
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Information Technology
- GCSE’s and AS Levels

NVQ Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering
Three year day release course, term time only.
Employment with a registered establishment is compulsory.
Assistance and guidance will be given to students who do not have current employment at the time of application.
Entry Requirements
A good standard of education is required, preferably students will have three GCSE’s at grade D or equivalent. However, the most important criteria for acceptance is genuine enthusiasm, commitment and motivation. Students will be required to attend an interview.
Once you have found employment, contact the Apprenticeship Scheme at the College (Tel. 737501), who will explain the course enrolment process.
You will need to attend College one day per week and you will follow the NVQ Level Two Hospitality and Catering qualification, which entails the following:-
- completion of specific units, i.e. meat, fish, etc.
- keeping a record of your practical work both at College and at your place of work in a diary
- attending practical and theory sessions
- keeping photographic evidence of your work
- possible field trips
- work experience
- All students will be continually assessed both at College and at your chosen place of work.
- You will also be guided and set targets to achieve this qualifications, with full tutorial support at all times.
Subjects studied:
- Health and hygiene
- Health and safety
- Food preparation and cooking
- ABC Pastry Course*
* This vocational course of study is an option for
those students who have fast-tracked the NVQ in
2 years. The ABC course will be carried out in their
third year. Students in the past have completed
this course on their day off.
Students also have opportunities to study for
Key Skills:
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Information Technology
- GCSE’s
Opportunities upon completion
Provides a foundation for a career in hotels, inns and restaurants.
Employment opportunities worldwide on cruise liners, aircraft etc.
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