Free Entry Level Hospitality and Catering Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level hospitality and catering qualification covers practical skills in hospitality and catering through classroom-based learning. The course runs for 600 hours. 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 Award E&T [Hosp., Catering & Service] (FJP00AAAE3 26/27GA) 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 practical skills used in hospitality and catering environments.
You'll learn how to prepare and present food safely.
You'll understand how catering and hospitality services are organised and delivered.
You'll practise working to the standards expected in kitchens and service areas.
You'll build knowledge of health, hygiene, and safety in catering settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is hands-on and practical, supported by your tutor throughout. Assessment is carried out as part of the course, based on the Gateway Qualifications framework. Entry requirements are available on request from the centre.
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 preparation and service
Catering assistant: helping prepare and serve food in canteens or cafes
Front of house assistant: welcoming and serving customers in restaurants
Hospitality team member: working across food, drink, and customer service
Café assistant: preparing drinks and light food in a café setting
School meals assistant: serving and supporting meals in a school kitchen
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Hospitality and Catering: the next step up from Entry Level, covering more detailed skills and knowledge.
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering: a broader qualification that opens doors to more roles and further training.
Level 2 Food Safety Award: a standalone qualification many hospitality employers look for, covering safe food handling in more depth.
