Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time at Furness College Channelside Campus, during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll cover the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in hotels, restaurants, cafes, and event venues. Topics include food and beverage service, customer care, and working as part of a hospitality team. This level 2 hospitality qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in food and beverage service.
  • You'll learn how to deliver good customer service in hospitality settings.
  • You'll practise working safely and hygienically in a hospitality environment.
  • You'll understand how to work effectively as part of a team.
  • You'll learn how to handle payments and serve customers at a counter or table.
  • You'll explore how hospitality businesses operate day to day.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Furness College Channelside Campus. Assessment for the NVQ Diploma is ongoing and competence-based. You'll be observed carrying out tasks, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do. There may also be written assignments and question-and-answer assessments to check your knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member, working in hotels, cafes, or restaurants.
  • Waiter or waitress, serving customers in food and drink venues.
  • Bar staff, preparing and serving drinks to customers.
  • Front of house assistant, welcoming and seating guests.
  • Catering assistant, supporting food preparation and service.
  • Events assistant, helping to set up and run hospitality events.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. A natural next step if you want to move into a supervisory role.
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. Useful alongside your hospitality qualification for roles involving food handling.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Management. For those aiming toward a management position in hotels or restaurants.

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