The Level 1 Catering and Hospitality course is ideal if you have a passion for food and drink. Completing this course is your first step to working in a professional kitchen or restaurant. You will learn all the basic skills to become a chef, from maintaining a safe place of work to preparing and baking food items. You will get real-world experience working and learning in a professional kitchen and contribute towards providing and managing the canteen services.

What will I study?

  • Introduction to the hospitality industry
  • Health and safety
  • Food hygiene
  • Cooking methods
  • Preparation and cooking of hot and cold dishes
  • Customer care
  • Teamwork
  • Food and drink service

Who is the course for?

  • People aged 16 – 18
  • People aged up to 25 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan

What are the entry requirements?

  • No previous industry experience in catering or hospitality is required, although we expect applicants to have a passion for food and great customer service.
  • Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have achieved at least Entry Level 3 qualifications in English and Maths to cope with the theoretical elements of the course.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed throughout the course to check on your progress. You will need to pass all assessments to gain the qualification.

What could I progress to?

After you have achieved the Level 1 Catering and Hospitality qualification, you could progress to:

What is a Study Programme?

If you are aged 16 – 18 or up to 25, declare a disability and have an EHC Plan this course will form part of your study programme.

The programme also includes:

  • English & Maths
  • Citizenship & Employability
  • Work Experience or Placement
  • Enrichment
  • 1-to-1 Personal Tutor Sessions

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How much will the course cost?

Courses are free for all students aged 16 – 18 (or up to 25 if you declare a disability and have an Education, Health & Care Plan).