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Free Entry Level Catering and Hospitality Course in Stockton-on-Tees

CostFREE
Duration8 days
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Skills for Working in Catering and Hospitality Industries Course in Stockton-on-Tees. Classes run at Three13 Training And Enterprise. Daytime sessions run part-time over 8 days, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the core knowledge and practical skills needed to work in catering and hospitality settings, from food safety basics to customer-facing work. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Residents of Sunderland

Entry requirements

Nor formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of food safety and hygiene in a catering environment.
  • You'll explore how hospitality and catering businesses operate.
  • You'll develop customer service skills relevant to front-of-house and food service roles.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a kitchen or hospitality setting.
  • You'll learn how to work as part of a team in a catering or hospitality workplace.
  • You'll build awareness of personal presentation and professional conduct at work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Three13 Training And Enterprise. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real tasks and scenarios from catering and hospitality workplaces. Assessment is carried out through short tasks and tutor observation during the course. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Three13 Training And Enterprise will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food preparation and cleaning
  • Catering assistant: serving food in canteens, schools, or care settings
  • Front-of-house team member: taking orders and serving customers in cafés or restaurants
  • Hospitality assistant: helping guests at hotels, events, or leisure venues
  • Barista or café assistant: preparing drinks and serving customers
  • Food service assistant: working in hospitals, universities, or workplace canteens

What you could study next

Once you've completed this Entry Level Award, you could move on to a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Hospitality and Catering to build on your skills. From there, a Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services or Food and Beverage Service covers the knowledge and practical skills employers look for in paid catering and hospitality roles. If you're interested in food safety specifically, a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering is a short qualification many employers ask for.

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