Free Entry Level Skills for Working Life Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, full-time during the day. This skills for working life course runs over 36 weeks and is built around the hospitality and catering industry. You'll develop practical workplace skills and gain formal recognition of those skills. No formal entry requirements, but you'll need a strong interest in hospitality and catering. You'll need to purchase a uniform and kitchen supplies before you start.
Who this course is for
This qualification will provide formal skill recognition, including preparation for work. It will provide a bridge for progression into general vocational and education qualifications.
You need to purchase a uniform and kitchen supplies
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements, but must have a strong interest in the hospitality and catering industry
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills used in hospitality and catering workplaces.
You'll learn how to behave professionally in a work environment.
You'll build communication skills for dealing with colleagues and customers.
You'll practise following workplace routines and instructions.
You'll explore health, safety, and hygiene in catering settings.
You'll gain an understanding of what employers expect from staff.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Oaklands College St Albans Campus. Teaching is hands-on and practical, with a focus on workplace skills in hospitality and catering. Assessment is ongoing and based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase a uniform and kitchen supplies before the course begins. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm the specific items you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food preparation and service
Catering assistant: working in canteens, cafes, or event catering
Front of house staff: taking orders and serving customers in restaurants
Hospitality team member: working in hotels, bars, or leisure venues
Café assistant: preparing drinks and light food in a café setting
What you could study next
This entry level skills for working life qualification is designed as a bridge into further study and work. Next steps could include:
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Hospitality and Catering: builds on your entry level skills with more structured vocational content.
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens the core skills employers look for.
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Hospitality: the next step toward skilled roles in the industry.
