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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Halifax

CostFREE
Duration468 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Halifax. Classes run full-time at Francis St Calderdale College. This hospitality and catering qualification covers the core knowledge and practical skills you need to work in the industry. The course runs for 468 hours of daytime study. You'll cover areas including food preparation, customer service, and how hospitality businesses operate. It's a solid starting point if you're heading toward roles such as hospitality team member.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how the hospitality and catering industry works.
  • You'll practise food preparation and basic cooking techniques.
  • You'll learn how to deliver good customer service in a hospitality setting.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in catering environments.
  • You'll explore different types of hospitality businesses and the roles within them.
  • You'll build awareness of professional standards expected in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College, combining practical activities with taught content. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and observation of your skills in action. Your tutor will assess your progress throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College 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 with food preparation.
  • Front of house assistant, welcoming and serving customers.
  • Catering assistant, working in schools, hospitals, or event venues.
  • Bar staff, serving drinks and maintaining a clean bar area.

What you could study next

After this Level 1 qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or a Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering. These qualifications go deeper into food preparation, service, and supervision skills. A Level 3 qualification in Hospitality Supervision is a further step for those aiming toward team leader or supervisory roles.

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