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Entry Level Hospitality Industry Course in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP470.00. Material Fee: GBP150.00. Resident Fee: GBP30.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, full-time during the day. This introduction to the hospitality industry course runs over one year. You'll develop practical cooking skills, working with fresh produce to prepare bread, desserts, savoury dishes, and more. The course also includes 15 hours of work experience, team-building activities, and personal development. It builds the skills and knowledge you need to move on to a higher-level hospitality and catering course.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to introduce you to the exciting opportunities within food production, an important part of the Hospitality and Catering industry.

During the programme you will develop your basic practical cooking skills, confidence building, team building skills and the understanding required�for a higher-level course within the college in a supported learning environment. This course serves as an excellent stepping stone for ESOL learners and individuals with an EHCP plan, providing additional time to enhance your competency in maths and English while acquiring valuable new skills.

As part of the course requirements, you'll engage in a 15-hour work experience program aimed at honing essential employability skills and preparing you for the next phase of your career journey (scheduled between October and May of the following year). Our dedicated work placement team is available to provide support throughout this process. Additionally, you'll take part in activities geared towards personal development, fostering character growth, and building confidence essential for thriving in both personal and professional fields. For individuals aged 16-19, these activities, along with the work experience program, are scheduled into your timetable, with the option to participate in supplementary activities. For other age groups, activities will be tailored to meet specific needs and requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop basic practical cooking skills using fresh produce.
  • You'll prepare a range of foods, including bread, desserts, lasagne, pies, and other savoury dishes.
  • You'll build teamwork skills through group activities and a supported learning environment.
  • You'll gain an understanding of food production within the hospitality and catering industry.
  • You'll complete a 15-hour work placement to develop employability skills.
  • You'll take part in personal development activities to support your growth in and out of work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a kitchen environment at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus. Classes are full-time, running from 9am to 5pm. Learning is supported throughout, with a dedicated work placement team helping you prepare for and complete your work experience. Personal development activities are also scheduled into your timetable.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus 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 chefs with food preparation and production.
  • Catering assistant: preparing and serving food in schools, hospitals, or workplaces.
  • Food production operative: working in food manufacturing or large-scale catering.
  • Café or canteen assistant: front-of-house and basic food preparation roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Hospitality and Catering: the natural next step, building on the skills you've gained here.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: for those who want to develop further as a chef or cook.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: if you want to strengthen your qualifications alongside your hospitality training.
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