Free Entry Level Occupational Studies for the Workplace Course in Manchester. Classes run at Worsley College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 20 weeks. It covers the practical and workplace skills you need to move into employment, with a focus on the hospitality and catering sector. You'll explore what employers expect, how to work safely, and how to prepare for roles in a kitchen environment. This free occupational studies for the workplace course is a strong starting point if you're heading toward a career as a chef or kitchen worker.
Who this course is for
SchoolLeaver
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop an understanding of workplace expectations and professional behaviour.
You'll learn about health and safety practices in a work environment.
You'll explore the skills needed to work in a kitchen or catering setting.
You'll build awareness of food hygiene and safe food handling.
You'll practise communication and teamwork skills used in the workplace.
You'll learn how to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Worsley College. Learning is hands-on and practical, with activities and tasks linked to real workplace situations. Assessment is carried out through coursework, practical tasks, and observation. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single end-point test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Worsley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen porter. Entry-level role supporting chefs and kitchen staff.
Catering assistant. Preparing and serving food in canteens or cafes.
Chef (trainee). Starting point for how to become a chef in a professional kitchen.
Food service assistant. Serving customers in restaurants, schools, or hospitals.
Hospitality team member. Front-of-house or back-of-house roles in hospitality venues.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering. Builds on food hygiene awareness and is valued by hospitality employers.
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles. The next step toward a career as a chef or kitchen supervisor.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. A practical qualification for those working toward a skilled chef role.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. Supports applications for further training and employment.
