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Level 1 Hospitality Industry Course in Newbury

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

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About this course

Level 1 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College, full-time during the day. You'll study food safety in catering, customer service in hospitality, and how to prepare and produce food using a range of cooking methods. The course runs for one year. If you haven't yet achieved grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English, you'll study Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English alongside your main course.

Who this course is for

Passionate about food? This one-year course is designed to help students begin careers in the catering industry. The course consists of units ranging from food safety in catering, to understanding customer service in the hospitality industry and learning how to prepare and produce food using a variety of cooking methods.

Entry requirements

Four GCSE passes at grade 2 or above, preferably to include Maths and English, or a vocational qualification at pass or above, and Functional Skills Maths and English preferably at Entry Level 3. Students who have not yet achieved grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English, will study Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English as part of their course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of food safety in catering.
  • You'll develop an understanding of customer service in the hospitality industry.
  • You'll practise preparing and producing food using a variety of cooking methods.
  • You'll build knowledge of how the catering and hospitality industry operates.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newbury College, combining practical food preparation with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, practical tasks, and written work completed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member: serving customers in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
  • Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food preparation and service.
  • Catering assistant: preparing and serving food in canteens or event settings.
  • Front-of-house assistant: welcoming guests and taking orders.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Certificate, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or a Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering, which go deeper into food production and hospitality operations. A Level 2 qualification can open doors to apprenticeships and entry-level roles with more responsibility. You could also work toward a Level 3 qualification if you want to move into supervisory or management roles in hospitality.

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