Free Level 1 Food and Beverage Service Course in Lowestoft. Classes run full-time during the day at Lowestoft Campus. This food and beverage service qualification covers the practical skills you need to work in hospitality and catering settings. The course runs for around 600 hours of study. You'll develop your technique in serving food and drink, working with customers, and maintaining professional standards. The City and Guilds NVQ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service is a recognised qualification in the hospitality sector.
Who this course is for
Food and Beverage Service Level 1 Certificate E&T (GLN00AAAL1 25/26LA) is based in the Hospitality & Catering department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in serving food and beverages to customers.
You'll learn how to set up and prepare a service area.
You'll practise safe and hygienic working methods in a hospitality environment.
You'll learn how to communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
You'll understand the different types of food and beverage service styles.
You'll learn how to handle and present food and drink correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lowestoft Campus, combining practical skills training with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through the NVQ format, which means your competence is observed and recorded as you carry out tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do. Entry requirements are available on request from the centre, and you'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Waiter or waitress: serving food and drink in restaurants or cafes.
Bar staff: taking orders and serving drinks in pubs or hotels.
Catering assistant: supporting food service in canteens or event venues.
Front-of-house assistant: welcoming and seating customers in hospitality venues.
Banqueting server: serving at formal events, weddings, and functions.
Hotel food service assistant: delivering room service or restaurant cover in hotels.
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service: the natural next step, covering more complex service skills and supervisory awareness.
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services: broadens your skills across different areas of hospitality, including accommodation and reception.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety: a short qualification many hospitality employers look for alongside a service qualification.
