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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Bootle – Hugh Baird College Bootle

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
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 Bootle. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, full-time during the day. This hospitality and catering qualification covers the core skills employers look for across hotels, restaurants, and catering operations. You'll explore food preparation, customer service, and how hospitality businesses work. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll sit an initial assessment so the college can confirm this is the right level and plan your learning.

Who this course is for

https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College

Entry requirements

https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how hospitality and catering businesses are organised and run.
  • You'll develop food preparation and basic cooking skills.
  • You'll practise customer service skills used in restaurants, hotels, and catering settings.
  • You'll understand food safety and hygiene in a catering environment.
  • You'll explore different areas of the hospitality industry, including front of house and kitchen roles.
  • You'll build awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Hugh Baird College Bootle. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and written or portfolio-based work. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single end exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member: serving customers in restaurants, hotels, or cafes.
  • Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food preparation and service.
  • Catering assistant: working in canteens, schools, or event catering.
  • Front of house assistant: welcoming guests and taking orders.
  • Bar staff: working in pubs, hotels, or event venues.
  • Hotel room attendant: housekeeping and guest services in hotels.

What you could study next

A Level 1 hospitality and catering qualification opens the door to further study. You could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering, which goes deeper into professional cookery or front of house skills. From there, a Level 3 qualification in Hospitality Supervision or Professional Cookery can support supervisory and management roles. Some learners also progress to apprenticeships in hospitality.

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