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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Market Harborough – Workpays Market Harborough

CostFREE
Duration204 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough, daytime, with flexible study to fit around you. This hospitality and catering qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sector, including the types of roles available and how to work effectively in a hospitality environment. You'll need a working level of English and maths, though no formal qualification is required. The course runs to 204 hours in total.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a hospitality and catering role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in hospitality and catering as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the hospitality and catering industry. A good level for English and maths at Level 1 is also required but you no not need to hold a formal qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn about the range of roles and tasks within hospitality and catering.
  • You'll understand how to work effectively in a hospitality and catering environment.
  • You'll explore food safety and hygiene practices relevant to catering work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of customer service standards in hospitality settings.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in the workplace.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how hospitality and catering businesses operate.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Market Harborough. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and knowledge checks completed during the course. Your progress will be reviewed throughout, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate what you've learned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food preparation and service
  • Catering assistant: working in canteens, cafes, or event catering
  • Front of house staff: taking orders and serving customers in restaurants
  • Barista or café worker: preparing drinks and serving in a café setting
  • Hotel room attendant: housekeeping and guest services in hotels
  • Food service assistant: serving meals in schools, hospitals, or care homes

What you could study next

A Level 1 hospitality and catering certificate is a solid starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering, which goes deeper into food preparation, service, and supervisory skills. If you want to specialise, a Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award (Highfield or CIEH) is valued by employers. A Level 2 NVQ in Food and Beverage Service is another option if you're focused on front-of-house work.

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