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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Derby – YMCA Derby Marble Hall Campus

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
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 Derby. Classes run at YMCA Derby Marble Hall Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for 34 weeks and covers the core skills you need to work in hospitality and catering. You'll explore food preparation, customer service, and how hospitality businesses operate. No entry requirements. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 19, or 16 to 24 with an EHCP.

Who this course is for

This course is for students aged 16 to 19, or for learners 16 to 24 if they have an EHCP.

Entry requirements

None.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how hospitality and catering businesses are organised and run.
  • You'll develop food preparation and cooking skills.
  • You'll practise customer service in a hospitality setting.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene in catering environments.
  • You'll explore different roles across the hospitality industry.
  • You'll build practical skills used in hotels, restaurants, and catering operations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at YMCA Derby Marble Hall Campus. Assessment is through assignments, practical tasks, and observations carried out during the course. There are no exams. Your progress is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the 34 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. YMCA Derby Marble Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member: front-of-house or back-of-house entry roles.
  • Kitchen assistant: food preparation support in restaurants or canteens.
  • Catering assistant: serving and supporting catering operations.
  • Hotel room attendant: housekeeping and guest services in hotels.
  • Café assistant: counter service and basic food preparation.
  • Bar staff: drinks service in pubs, bars, and hotels.

What you could study next

A level 1 hospitality and catering qualification 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 service, kitchen skills, and front-of-house operations. If you want to focus on cooking, a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery is worth considering. Both open doors to apprenticeships and employed roles in the sector.

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