Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Introduction to Culinary Skills (Level 1) L145 courses
- Introduction to Professional Cookery (Level 1) L136 courses
- Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering L125 courses
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Level 1) L122 courses
- Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking L118 courses
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services L217 courses
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
- BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality L31 course
Courses for this career
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Level 1
- Introduction to Culinary Skills (Level 1) L145 courses
- Introduction to Professional Cookery (Level 1) L136 courses
- Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering L125 courses
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Level 1) L122 courses
- Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking L118 courses
Level 2
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services L217 courses
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (Food Hygiene Certificate) L212 courses
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (CIEH) L27 courses
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production and Cooking L26 courses
- Food and Cookery Skills (Level 2) L24 courses