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Free Level 1 Hospitality Industry Course in Huntingdon

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over just one week, making this a practical option if you're fitting study around other commitments. You'll cover the catering and hospitality industry and customer service, giving you a grounded introduction to how hospitality workplaces operate. You may also have the opportunity to gain a Level 2 food hygiene certificate alongside the course. You need to be aged 19 or over to enrol.

Who this course is for

This course is a level 1 programme designed for those who are looking to develop the skills needed to work in the hospitality industry. The qualification is aimed at a wide range of learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of the catering industry. Alongside this learners could achieve a level 2 food hygiene certificate.

NCFE Level 1 Occupational Studies for the Workplace.

  • Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry
  • Customer service in the hospitality industry
  • Time management skills
  • Working in a team
  • Problem-solving at work
  • Improving own learning and performance

Level 2 food Hygiene

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19+. This course has no cost to those in receipt of unemployment benefits or on a low wage income.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the catering and hospitality industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll learn the basics of customer service in a hospitality setting.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the standards and expectations employers look for in hospitality roles.
  • You'll build an understanding of food hygiene principles relevant to working in catering environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus. Teaching covers the catering and hospitality industry and customer service. The course runs over one week on a part-time daytime basis. Assessment is through the coursework and activities set during your sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member: serving customers in cafes, restaurants, or hotels.
  • Kitchen assistant: supporting food preparation in a catering environment.
  • Front of house assistant: welcoming and seating guests in a restaurant or venue.
  • Catering assistant: helping with food and drink service in workplace or event catering.
  • Bar staff: taking orders and serving drinks in a pub or hotel bar.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (City and Guilds or Highfield): a short qualification many hospitality employers expect.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles: broadens your knowledge across food service, housekeeping, and front of house.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services: a practical, work-based qualification that supports progression into more senior hospitality team roles.
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