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Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Northampton. Classes run at Northampton College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build skills in event planning, customer service, and teamwork, and explore how the hospitality industry works in depth. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above to apply; equivalent qualifications are considered, and all applicants are invited for interview. This free hospitality course covers a broad range of units designed to give you a solid grounding across the sector.

Who this course is for

The Event Planning and Hospitality course has been designed to inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in the hospitality sector. Learners enrolling on this course will have the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry developing skills such as planning and running events, customer service, team work and exploring the hospitality industry in detail.

What will I study?

The units you will study are likely to include: Core units:

•Introducing the hospitality industry

•Working in the hospitality industry

•Team work in hospitality

•Planning and running a hospitality event

•Delivering the hospitality customer experience

•Work experience in hospitality

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above. All applicants will be invited for interview. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and run events from start to finish.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used across hospitality roles.
  • You'll work as part of a team on real hospitality tasks.
  • You'll explore how the hospitality industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll build knowledge of the key roles and responsibilities within hospitality businesses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northampton College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete units that are assessed as you go, building a portfolio of evidence across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hotel receptionist: front-of-house guest services role.
  • Events coordinator: planning and running events for clients.
  • Restaurant supervisor: overseeing service in a food and drink setting.
  • Catering assistant: supporting food preparation and service.
  • Hospitality team leader: managing staff during shifts.
  • Conference and banqueting assistant: setting up and running venue events.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Hospitality: the natural next step, going deeper into management, operations, and events. Accepted by many universities and employers.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Event Management: focuses specifically on planning and coordinating events professionally.
  • Hospitality apprenticeship at Level 3: earn while you learn in a real hospitality business, working toward a recognised qualification.
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