Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime hospitality and catering qualification covers the core skills you need to work in kitchens, restaurants, hotels, and catering environments. The course runs for 600 hours, giving you solid grounding across a range of hospitality settings. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Hospitality and Catering L1 Award E&T (GIG00AAAL1 26/27GA) is based in the Foundation & Progression department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical food preparation and cooking skills used in professional kitchens.
You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a catering environment.
You'll understand how hospitality businesses operate, from restaurants to hotels.
You'll practise customer service skills relevant to front-of-house and catering roles.
You'll explore the different roles and departments within the hospitality industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, combining practical activities with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each area of the qualification and track your progress as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in a professional kitchen
Catering assistant: preparing and serving food in canteens or events
Front-of-house team member: welcoming and serving customers in restaurants
Hotel room attendant: housekeeping and guest services in hotels
Café assistant: food prep and customer service in a café setting
Events catering staff: food and drink service at events and functions
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering: the natural next step, covering more advanced skills and opening doors to supervisory roles.
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate: a short compliance qualification many hospitality employers require.
Level 2 Award in Barista Skills or Food and Beverage Service: specialist qualifications for specific front-of-house roles.
