Free Entry Level Hospitality and Catering Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime hospitality and catering qualification covers the core skills you need to work in kitchens, restaurants, hotels, and catering environments. The course runs for 99 hours and is delivered by Gateway Qualifications. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Hospitality and Catering E3 Cert E&T (GWU00AAAE3 25/26GA) is based in the Foundation & Progression department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop food preparation and basic cooking techniques used in professional kitchens.
You'll learn how to follow food hygiene and safety rules in a catering setting.
You'll understand how hospitality businesses are organised and how they operate.
You'll practise customer service skills used in restaurants, cafes, and hotels.
You'll learn how to present food and drinks to a professional standard.
You'll explore the different roles and job types within the hospitality and catering industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is hands-on and practical, covering both the knowledge and skills needed for hospitality and catering work. Assessment is carried out through coursework and practical tasks. Entry requirements are available on request from the centre, which will also carry out an initial assessment before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food prep and service
Catering assistant: working in school, hospital, or workplace canteens
Waiting staff: serving customers in restaurants, cafes, or hotels
Barista or café worker: preparing drinks and light food in a café setting
Hotel room service or housekeeping support staff
Fast food or quick-service restaurant team member
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Hospitality and Catering: builds directly on this Entry Level qualification with more detailed practical and industry knowledge.
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Hospitality and Catering: the next step toward skilled kitchen and front-of-house roles, and a route toward apprenticeships in the sector.
Functional Skills English and Maths: useful alongside any vocational qualification and often required for further study or employment.
