Free Level 4 CertHE Hospitality Management Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free L4 CertHE Hospitality Management Y1 course in Durham. Classes run at Framwellgate Moor Campus. This one-year, full-time daytime programme covers customer service, people management, finance, sales and marketing, and the role of technology in hospitality. You'll combine academic study with practical, work-based learning projects. The course suits those who have completed a Level 3 qualification or are already working in the sector. Entry requirements are confirmed by the college directly.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

Our Certificate of Higher Education in Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage) is designed to support the next stage of your journey in the hospitality industry—whether you're already working in the sector or have recently completed a Level 3 qualification.

This Level 4 programme offers a flexible blend of academic study and practical experience. You’ll explore key areas such as customer service, people management, finance, sales and marketing, and the growing role of technology in hospitality. The course enables you to apply your learning directly to the real-world environments you already know or are preparing to enter.

A flexible blended model means you can study alongside employment or other commitments. Recorded lectures, independent study tasks and work-based learning projects allow you to manage your time and learning experience while building a solid foundation for further study or supervisory/junior management roles.

You’ll develop professional and academic skills throughout the course, including research, critical thinking, reflective practice and time management—helping you become a confident, proactive member of the modern hospitality workforce.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore customer service principles and how to apply them in hospitality settings.
  • You'll study people management and how to lead teams in food and beverage environments.
  • You'll examine finance fundamentals relevant to hospitality operations.
  • You'll learn about sales and marketing strategies used in the hospitality industry.
  • You'll investigate the growing role of technology in hospitality management.
  • You'll complete work-based learning projects that connect academic study to industry practice.

How you will learn

Learning is delivered through a blended model combining classroom sessions at Framwellgate Moor Campus with recorded lectures, independent study tasks, and work-based learning projects. This allows you to manage your study alongside other commitments. Assessment methods are confirmed by the college; contact New College Durham directly for full details of how you will be assessed on this programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food and beverage manager: overseeing service and operations in restaurants or hotels.
  • Hospitality supervisor: leading front-of-house or kitchen teams day to day.
  • Events coordinator: planning and managing hospitality events and functions.
  • Hotel operations assistant: supporting management across departments in a hotel.
  • Restaurant manager: running daily operations and managing staff in a dining venue.
  • Catering manager: managing food service in contract, education, or healthcare settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 HND in Hospitality Management: the natural next step, deepening your management knowledge and moving toward a full higher education qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (top-up): many universities accept a CertHE or HND for entry into year two or three of a degree programme.
  • Professional qualifications such as those from the Institute of Hospitality can complement your academic study with industry-recognised credentials.

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