Free Entry Level Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Course. Work-based training at your workplace. This course is for young people aged 16 to 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who want to work in hospitality. You'll train on the job, covering customer service, food preparation, serving food and drink, healthy eating, and kitchen equipment. Functional skills, food hygiene, health and safety, and equality and diversity are woven throughout. The course typically takes one year. You'll have an assessment at the start to make sure this is the right programme for you.
Who this course is for
For young people aged 16-25 who have an interest in hospitality and an EHCP. Young people should not have a qualification of the same type, content and level.
There are no formal entry requirements. However, a robust assessment process will take place to ensure the young person is on the correct programme of study.
What you will learn
You'll develop customer service skills for hospitality settings.
You'll learn how to serve food and drink safely and correctly.
You'll understand healthy eating principles relevant to catering.
You'll practise using kitchen equipment safely.
You'll build basic food preparation skills.
You'll cover food hygiene and health and safety as part of your day-to-day learning.
You'll develop functional skills in English and maths through your hospitality work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through your work placement at Foxes Academy, with on-the-job training assessed by experienced hospitality assessors. Assessment is practical and work-based, with assessors observing your performance and checking your competence across each area of the qualification. A robust initial assessment takes place before you start to confirm the programme is right for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Foxes Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member: serving customers in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
Kitchen assistant: supporting food preparation in a catering kitchen.
Food and beverage assistant: serving food and drink in hospitality venues.
Catering assistant: helping with meals in schools, care homes, or event catering.
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 1 Award or Certificate in Hospitality and Catering: the next step up from this entry level introduction to the hospitality industry qualification, covering more detailed practical skills.
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles: builds toward a fuller hospitality team member role and broader employment options in the sector.
