Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

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

About this course

Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, full-time during the day. You'll study 16 units covering practical cookery and the wider hospitality and catering industry, with sessions split between hands-on kitchen work and classroom theory. The course includes visits to local hotels, restaurants, and suppliers. You'll need to be available for a full weekly timetable and meet the entry requirements at interview. The course runs for one year.

Who this course is for

This programme is designed to develop your skills in your chosen career at our state of the art new build catering department and purpose built restaurant kitchen in the town centre at our new T1 campus with excellent transport links.

The course includes 16 different units within the catering and hospitality industry and comprises of basic cookery sessions both practical and theoretical knowledge.

Visits to local hospitality providers including hotels, suppliers and restaurants, within the Manchester area.

Students will be given a opportunity to work in some noted establishments as part of their course and learning experience.

several national and international competitions are entered each year by students with a great proven record of success.

You will gain valuable practical experience working in the restaurant at Tameside ONE which belongs to the college and open to the public.

You will also be developing your knowledge and skills within the kitchens using a variety of ingredient, styles, cuisines and methods of cookery, as well as building those key employability and industry skills and qualification portfolio.

This course has been designed to give both practical hands on skills and an understanding of the catering industry with food safety and health and safety for the catering industry also included. The course is for enthusiasts people and individuals looking to take the next steps towards a career in the catering industry.

Entry requirements

Learners must have:

? To qualify for onto this course you have to be 16-19, be available for a full weekly timetable and be prepared to work at professional standards. You will also be invited to an interview to assess your interest, aptitude and suitability to the course. ? Good communication skills. ? A hardworking approach towards the industry

? Catering whites will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical cooking skills in a professional kitchen environment.
  • You'll build theoretical knowledge of the catering and hospitality industry.
  • You'll learn food hygiene and safe working practices.
  • You'll explore how hotels, restaurants, and hospitality businesses operate.
  • You'll practise working to professional standards in a purpose-built restaurant kitchen.
  • You'll gain insight into the industry through visits to local hospitality providers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical cookery sessions and classroom-based theory. The course is delivered full-time at Tameside One's catering department and purpose-built restaurant kitchen. Assessment covers both your practical skills and your understanding of industry knowledge across the 16 units. You'll also take part in visits to local hotels, restaurants, and suppliers as part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase catering whites (chef's uniform) to a specific standard before you start. Tameside One will give you guidance on the exact style and where to get them. The centre will confirm anything else you need before your course begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member, working in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting chefs in a professional kitchen.
  • Catering assistant, preparing and serving food in various settings.
  • Front of house staff, taking orders and serving customers.
  • Barista or café worker, making drinks and serving customers.
  • Hotel food and beverage assistant, working across hotel dining.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step if you want to develop your cooking skills further and work toward a chef role.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services: broadens your skills across front of house, housekeeping, and food service.
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery: for those aiming for supervisory or senior kitchen roles.

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