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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build practical knowledge of the hospitality industry: food and beverage service, kitchen operations, customer service, and how hospitality businesses work. This City and Guilds level 1 hospitality and catering qualification is a solid foundation if you're heading into hotel, restaurant, or catering work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit and to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of hospitality businesses operate.
  • You'll learn the principles of food and beverage service.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used in hospitality settings.
  • You'll understand food safety and hygiene in a catering environment.
  • You'll learn how to work safely in a kitchen or service area.
  • You'll gain an introduction to preparing and presenting food.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of hospitality team members.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Furness College Channelside Campus. Assessment is carried out through a combination of assignments, practical tasks, and observations. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single end-point test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member: front-of-house service in restaurants or hotels.
  • Kitchen assistant: food preparation support in catering environments.
  • Café or coffee shop assistant: counter service and customer-facing work.
  • Hotel receptionist: entry-level guest services and administration.
  • Catering assistant: support role in schools, hospitals, or event catering.
  • Bar staff: drinks service in pubs, bars, or hotel venues.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Service (City and Guilds): the next step for roles in food and beverage service or front-of-house work.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification many hospitality employers expect.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: if you want to move toward kitchen and chef roles.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or 2: useful alongside any hospitality qualification if you want to strengthen your core skills.
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