Free Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Exeter. Classes run full-time during the day at Exeter College. This free food and beverage service course covers the skills and knowledge you need to work in restaurants, hotels, cafes, and other hospitality settings. You'll study for around 198 hours in total. The course leads to the City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Qualification, which employers in hospitality recognise.
Who this course is for
For details about CG NVQ DIPLOMA IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE - LEVEL 2 (LINK H2TPCOO0/6/A), please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in welcoming and seating customers professionally.
You'll learn how to take food and drink orders accurately.
You'll practise serving food and beverages to table service standards.
You'll understand how to maintain a clean and safe service area.
You'll learn how to handle customer payments and process bills.
You'll develop knowledge of food and drink menus, including allergens.
You'll build skills in working as part of a hospitality team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities at Exeter College. Assessment is through a combination of observed practical performance, a portfolio of evidence, and knowledge-based tasks. 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. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Waiter or waitress. Serve food and drink in restaurants or hotels.
Bar staff. Prepare and serve drinks in licensed premises.
Banqueting server. Work at events, weddings, and large functions.
Cafe assistant. Serve customers in a cafe or coffee shop setting.
Room service attendant. Deliver food and drink orders in hotels.
Front-of-house team member. Greet and seat guests in hospitality venues.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. Move into a supervisory or team leader role in hospitality.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene knowledge and is valued by employers.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services. Broaden your skills across different areas of hospitality work.
