Free Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College, part-time during the day, over one year. The entry requirements are completion of a Level 1 course or four GCSEs at grade 3 or above. You'll develop customer service skills and gain practical experience in a working restaurant environment, covering the knowledge and skills needed across the hospitality sector.
Who this course is for
This all-encompassing hospitality and travel course offers you excellent opportunities to develop skills in all sectors of the hospital and travel industry.Suitable if you work, or want to work in the hospitality or travel sector as you will develop a high standard of customer service skills and learn workplace essential knowledge within a hospitality and travel environment. You will gain realistic work experience within Scholars Restaurant, rated number 1 in Blackburn by TripAdvisor where you can practice and develop your industry level skills.
Entry requirements
Completion of a Level 1 course or 4 GCSE Grades of 3 or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop high-standard customer service skills for hospitality settings.
You'll learn how to take orders, serve food and drinks, and manage tables professionally.
You'll gain practical, hands-on experience in a real restaurant environment.
You'll build knowledge of food and beverage products to advise and assist customers.
You'll learn how to handle payments and follow licensing and safety procedures.
You'll understand how to work as part of a hospitality team effectively.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and through practical work experience in a hospitality setting. You'll be assessed through a combination of observed practical performance, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence. Your assessor will observe you carrying out food and beverage service tasks and review the evidence you collect throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Waiter or waitress, serving food and drinks in restaurants or hotels
Bar staff, preparing and serving drinks in licensed premises
Banqueting server, working events and functions for hospitality companies
Front of house team member, greeting and seating guests in restaurants
Café or bistro assistant, supporting service in smaller food outlets
Hotel food and beverage assistant, working across dining and room service
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. Moves you into supervisory roles managing front of house teams.
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery. Broadens your hospitality skills into kitchen and food preparation.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. A natural next step for those aiming for senior service or management roles in hospitality.
