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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Bournemouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Bournemouth. Full-time daytime classes run at Bournemouth & Poole College Bournemouth Campus. You'll cover basic cookery, food handling, and customer care, and develop good working practices in the college's training kitchens and restaurant. The course runs for one year. Entry requires three GCSEs at grades 2 to 3 (including English and maths), or an Entry Level 3 qualification with Entry Level 3 English and maths. You'll also complete a practical trade test as part of the application.

Who this course is for

This course will introduce students to basic cookery and customer care skills and help them develop good work and organisational practices. It is suitable for those who need to gain more confidence in their abilities of food handling and professional aptitude, before progressing to the L2 Certificate in Food Preparation & Service

Entry requirements

You will need to achieve 3 GCSEs grades 3-2 (formerly D-F) including English and maths grades . Alternatively successful completion of a Foundation Entry Level 3 qualification and have achieved an Entry Level 3 in English and maths. Each applicant will be assessed on their individual merits, and a keen interest in Catering & Hospitality is essential.

In addition to the qualifications, you will be required to complete and pass a practical trade test.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop basic cookery skills in a professional kitchen environment.
  • You'll practise food handling and food safety in realistic working conditions.
  • You'll learn customer care skills through front-of-house restaurant work.
  • You'll build good working and organisational practices used in hospitality settings.
  • You'll gain an understanding of food service and how a professional kitchen operates.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the college's training kitchens and restaurant. Assessment takes place in realistic working environments and practical kitchen areas. You'll be expected to work in the college restaurant, putting customer care and cookery skills into practice. English and maths are studied alongside the main qualification at the appropriate level.

What you will need to bring

The course requires a uniform kit and course materials. Bournemouth & Poole College Bournemouth Campus will confirm the specific items and where to obtain them before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in small kitchens, bistros, or cafes.
  • Sandwich bar or deli assistant: food preparation and counter service.
  • Coffee shop team member: front-of-house service and basic food prep.
  • Restaurant front-of-house assistant: customer service and table service.
  • Hospitality team member: general catering and service roles in hospitality venues.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Food Preparation and Service: the natural next step, building on the skills from this course and opening doors to more skilled kitchen and service roles.
  • Hospitality apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with a qualification, earning while you learn in a real hospitality setting.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: a broader qualification for those looking to develop professional cooking skills further.
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