Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds hospitality and catering qualification covers food service and cooking skills needed for work in the hospitality sector. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll develop practical skills across both front-of-house and kitchen settings.
Who this course is for
This one-year City & Guilds qualification is for learners who are looking for a career in the hospitality industry. The course will enable learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or a career in the hospitality sector, covering areas of food service and cooking.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll learn the fundamentals of food service, including how to serve customers in a hospitality setting.
You'll develop cooking skills used in professional kitchen environments.
You'll practise food hygiene and safe food handling procedures.
You'll explore how hospitality businesses operate, including roles and responsibilities.
You'll build customer service skills relevant to hotels, restaurants, and catering venues.
You'll gain an understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at Basingstoke College of Technology. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member, working in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
Kitchen assistant, supporting chefs in food preparation.
Front-of-house server, taking orders and serving customers.
Catering assistant, preparing and serving food at events or venues.
Bar staff, working in pubs, hotels, or hospitality venues.
Café assistant, preparing drinks and light food for customers.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Service. The next step if you want to develop your skills further and take on more responsibility in a hospitality role.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene knowledge and is valued by hospitality employers.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. A route into kitchen work if cooking is the direction you want to go.
