Free Entry Level Vocational Studies Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day. This one-year course gives you a broad introduction to the hospitality and catering sector. You'll build practical industry skills alongside transferable skills in communication, teamwork, digital literacy, and research. The course also includes English and maths units to support your next steps. No formal qualifications are needed to start.
Who this course is for
This qualification provides learners with a broad introduction to the Hospitality and Catering sector, equipping them with essential knowledge and practical skills tailored to the industry. Alongside sector-specific learning, students will develop a range of transferable employability skills, including communication, teamwork, business, digital, and research skills. The course also includes bitesize English and maths units to support progression. Through a hands-on approach, students will engage in various projects and practical activities designed to enhance their understanding of the industry and prepare them for further study or employment in hospitality, catering, or related sectors. By gaining insight into the workings of the industry, learners will develop a strong foundation to support their next steps in education and career progression
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications required but a keen and enthusiastic interest in the Hospitality sector is essential
What you will learn
You'll develop practical knowledge of the hospitality and catering industry
You'll build communication and teamwork skills used in workplace settings
You'll practise digital and research skills relevant to business environments
You'll complete bitesize English units to support your literacy
You'll complete bitesize maths units to support your numeracy
You'll explore employability skills to help you move into work or further study
How you will learn
You'll learn through a hands-on, practical approach in the classroom. The course uses a mix of sector-specific activities and employability-focused tasks. Assessment is built into the course through the units you complete, covering both hospitality knowledge and transferable skills. City College Norwich will give you full details of how each unit is assessed before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: support chefs with food preparation and kitchen tasks
Catering assistant: serve food and help run catering operations
Front-of-house team member: welcome guests and take orders in restaurants or cafes
Hotel receptionist: handle bookings and assist guests at the front desk
Café or coffee shop assistant: prepare drinks and serve customers
Events support worker: help set up and run hospitality events
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Hospitality and Catering: the natural next step, building on what you've learned here
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering: moves you toward employment-ready skills recognised by employers in the sector
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 or Level 2: if you want to strengthen your English and maths alongside or after this course
