Free Level 1 Certificate in Professional Food and Beverage Service in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, full-time during the day. This is a focused route into the hospitality industry, covering the skills employers look for in food and beverage service roles. The course runs for 187 hours in total. You'll study topics such as customer service, table service, and working safely in a hospitality environment. The City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Professional Food and Beverage Service qualification is well suited to those starting out in the sector.
Who this course is for
For details about CG CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE - LEVEL 1 - MICHAEL CAINES ACADEMY (LINK H1TMCPC0/6/A), please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in professional table and counter service
You'll learn how to greet and serve customers in a hospitality setting
You'll understand food and beverage menus and how to communicate them to customers
You'll practise safe and hygienic working practices in food service environments
You'll learn how to handle payments and manage customer transactions
You'll build knowledge of drinks service, including non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Exeter College, combining practical demonstrations with taught content. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation and written or knowledge-based tasks, as required by the City and Guilds specification. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out food and beverage service tasks to the standard set by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Waiter or waitress. Serving food and drinks in restaurants or cafes
Bar staff. Preparing and serving drinks in licensed premises
Banqueting server. Food and beverage service at events and functions
Café assistant. Counter service and customer-facing hospitality work
Hotel food service assistant. Restaurant or room service in hotel settings
Front-of-house assistant. General hospitality support in a range of venues
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. The natural next step, covering more advanced service skills and preparing you for supervisory roles.
Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship. Combines on-the-job training with a recognised qualification.
Level 2 Award in Responsible Service of Alcohol. A short compliance qualification many hospitality employers require.
