Free Level 2 BTEC First Award in Hospitality Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study the hospitality and catering business, develop employability skills, and gain hands-on experience preparing and serving food for functions and events. The course covers working as part of a team to deliver real hospitality service. Entry requires a range of grades 2 to 3 at GCSE.
Who this course is for
This Level 2 course is ideal for anyone who has an interest in cooking and the hospitality industry. If you would like to develop your skills and gain the necessary experience to go on to have a career in the hospitality industry then this qualification is for you.
You will study the hospitality and catering business by working with others to develop employability skills and to provide a service and food for functions and events. Students will take part in preparing and serving food for mini-functions such as the Awards Evenings and will work alongside our catering students for some functions.
Entry requirements
A range of 3/2 grades at GCSE.
What you will learn
You'll explore how hospitality and catering businesses operate.
You'll develop food preparation and cooking skills.
You'll practise serving food and drink for functions and events.
You'll build teamwork and employability skills used in the industry.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver hospitality service.
You'll understand customer service standards in a hospitality setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities at Bexhill College. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll take part in preparing and serving food for real functions and events, which forms part of your assessed work. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Award uses a unit-based structure, so your work is assessed throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Commis chef: entry-level kitchen role preparing and cooking food.
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in a professional kitchen.
Catering assistant: serving food at events, canteens, or venues.
Front of house assistant: greeting guests and taking orders in restaurants.
Hospitality team member: working across food, drink, and guest service.
Events catering assistant: preparing and serving food at functions.
What you could study next
BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality: the next step up from this qualification, covering the industry in greater depth.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Hospitality and Catering: a work-based qualification recognised by employers across the sector.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: for those who want to specialise in the kitchen and move toward a chef career.
