Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Basingstoke. Classes run full-time at Basingstoke College of Technology, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers skills across both kitchen and restaurant environments, giving you a broad foundation in the sector. You'll explore food preparation, customer service, and front-of-house operations. This level 2 hospitality qualification is a strong starting point if you're aiming for a specialist route at Level 3.
Who this course is for
This is a good launch into hospitality, giving you a wide spectrum of skills both in the kitchen and the restaurant, it is well suited to someone with the ambition to work within the sector. It will help you to determine a specialist route for Level 3.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll develop food preparation and basic cooking skills in a kitchen environment.
You'll practise front-of-house and restaurant service techniques.
You'll learn how to meet customer needs in a hospitality setting.
You'll understand food safety and hygiene standards.
You'll build knowledge of how hospitality operations are run day to day.
You'll explore different specialist areas to help you choose a Level 3 route.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities covering both kitchen and restaurant skills. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma is competence-based. You'll be assessed through observation of your practical work, written tasks, and a portfolio of evidence built up over the 35 weeks. Your assessor will observe you working and give feedback throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member. Entry-level role in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
Kitchen assistant. Supporting chefs with food preparation and service.
Waiter or waitress. Front-of-house service in restaurants and hotels.
Bar staff. Serving customers in pubs, bars, and hotel venues.
Catering assistant. Food and drink service in workplace or event catering.
Hotel receptionist. Guest-facing role in hotel front-of-house teams.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. The natural next step if you want to move into a supervisory role in a kitchen or restaurant.
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award. A short compliance qualification many hospitality employers expect.
Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma. If the kitchen is where you want to specialise, this takes your culinary skills further.
