Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Ipswich. Classes run full-time at Suffolk New College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll cover the skills and knowledge needed to work across hospitality settings, from food and beverage service to customer care and teamwork. To join, you'll need three GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification with maths and/or English at Level 1.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and/or English at Level 1.
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 understand how to work safely and follow food hygiene standards.
You'll practise working as part of a hospitality team.
You'll learn how to handle payments and till operations.
You'll build knowledge of hospitality operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities at Suffolk New College. Assessment is through a combination of observations in the workplace or simulated environments, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence. Your assessor will observe you carrying out hospitality tasks and review your work against the NVQ standards throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member. Front-of-house service in restaurants, hotels, or cafes.
Waiter or waitress. Food and beverage service in a range of venues.
Bar staff. Drinks service and customer care in pubs or hotels.
Hotel receptionist. Guest services and front desk operations.
Catering assistant. Supporting kitchen and service teams in catering settings.
Events assistant. Helping to set up and run hospitality at events.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. The next step if you want to move into a supervisory or team leader role in hospitality.
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award. A short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene credentials for kitchen and service roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. Deepens your skills in a specific area of hospitality for more senior service roles.
