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Free Level 2 Hospitality and Catering Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hospitality and Catering Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Priestley Smith School. This full-time daytime hospitality and catering course covers food science and nutrition alongside the practical demands of restaurants, hotels, pubs, bars, hospitals, airlines, tourist attractions, and sports venues. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 2 hospitality and catering qualification is the right fit, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs over 2 years.

Who this course is for

Hospitality and Catering is for students interested in gaining a qualifications in Food Science and Nutrition. This includes looking at what is needed in different situations such as restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars. It also includes airlines, tourist attractions, hospitals and sports venues.

Entry requirements

post 16 course only

What you will learn

  • You'll explore food science and nutrition principles relevant to hospitality settings.
  • You'll study how food is prepared and served across different venues, including restaurants, hotels, and pubs.
  • You'll examine the specific requirements of catering in healthcare, travel, and leisure environments such as hospitals and airlines.
  • You'll develop understanding of food safety and hygiene in catering contexts.
  • You'll learn how menus and food provision are planned for different customer needs.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting at Priestley Smith School, with full-time daytime attendance over 2 years. Assessment is through the methods set by WJEC for this Award. The centre will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Priestley Smith School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen assistant: support food preparation in restaurants, hotels, or canteens.
  • Catering assistant: help deliver food service in hospitals, schools, or venues.
  • Bar staff: serve customers in pubs, bars, or hotel lounges.
  • Front-of-house team member: take orders and serve guests in restaurants.
  • Hospitality team member: general service roles in hotels and tourist attractions.
  • Sports venue catering staff: food and drink service at stadiums and leisure centres.

What you could study next

A Level 2 hospitality and catering qualification can lead into further study at Level 3. Options include a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, which opens doors to supervisory roles. You could also look at a Level 3 qualification in Food Science and Nutrition if you want to go deeper into that specialism, or explore apprenticeships in hospitality management.

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