Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run full-time at Tameside One, covering food and beverage service across restaurants, bars, events, and conferencing. You'll take part in practical sessions, live demonstrations, and visits to local and international catering establishments. There are also opportunities to enter national competitions. The course runs over one year. You'll need to be aged 16 to 19 years old, available for a full weekly timetable, and ready to work to professional standards. An interview is part of the application process.

Who this course is for

All aspects of providing a Food and Beverage service, including events, bar and wine service, restaurant and conferencing and banqueting with sessions both practical and theoretical.

Visits to International and local Restaurants and Catering establishments.

Opportunities for learners to be involved in internal and national competitions.

Taking part in in-depth live demonstrations including regular updates in front of house trends.

You will gain valuable practical experience working in the restaurant at Tameside ONE which belongs to the college and open to the public.

This course has been designed to give both practical hands-on skills and an understanding of the catering industry with food safety and health and safety for the catering industry also included. The course is for enthusiastic people and individuals looking to take the first steps towards a career in the Hospitality Service industry.

The hospitality industry is an exciting and challenging career. The course will combine core skills such as communication, organisation, planning as well as practical skills.

Entry requirements

To qualify for onto this course, you have to be 16-19, be available for a full weekly timetable and be prepared to work at professional standards. You will also be invited to an interview to assess your interest, aptitude and suitability to the course and a level 2 catering qualification.

? Good communication skills.

? A hardworking approach towards the industry

? Hospitality uniform will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop food and beverage service skills across restaurant, bar, and wine service.
  • You'll learn how to set up and run events, including conferencing and banqueting.
  • You'll practise front-of-house skills through live demonstrations and real service sessions.
  • You'll visit local and international restaurants and catering establishments.
  • You'll gain knowledge of current trends in front-of-house hospitality.
  • You'll have the chance to take part in internal and national industry competitions.

How you will learn

Learning is a mix of practical sessions and classroom-based theory. You'll take part in live service demonstrations and visits to catering establishments. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma is ongoing, combining observed practical performance with knowledge-based tasks. An interview before you start helps confirm the course is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a hospitality uniform to a specific standard and style. Tameside One will give you guidance on what to buy before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food and beverage server, working in restaurants and hotels
  • Bar team member, serving drinks and managing bar areas
  • Hospitality team member, supporting events and front-of-house operations
  • Banqueting and events assistant, setting up and running functions
  • Restaurant host or receptionist, greeting and seating guests
  • Conference and banqueting supervisor, coordinating event delivery

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 in a hotel, restaurant, or events venue.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. Deepens your service skills and opens doors to senior front-of-house positions.
  • Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management. Combines work-based learning with a management qualification while you earn.

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