Free Level 2 Hospitality Course in Peterborough. Classes run full-time at Peterborough College, over 36 weeks. You'll cover food preparation, cooking, and restaurant service within a single hospitality qualification. To join, you'll need a Level 1 Hospitality Services Diploma or equivalent, such as an NVQ Level 1 in Food Preparation and an NVQ Level 1 in Food and Beverage. The course builds the practical skills employers look for in hospitality team member roles across hotels, restaurants, and events.
Who this course is for
Can you picture yourself working at major events? Have you dreamed of a career within some of the best hotels and restaurants in the world? If so then a qualification in hospitality could be for you! The Hospitality Services Level 2 course is ideal for those students looking to learn food preparation cooking and restaurant service all within one qualification. It is also suitable for students looking for a one year course or who have gained either a Level 1 in Food Preparation and Cooking and/or a Food and Beverage Service qualification. This is a Level 2 City & Guilds NVQ Diploma course and you will be required to complete your portfolio for assessment.
Entry requirements
Successful achievement of Level 1 Hospitality Services Diploma or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook food to professional kitchen standards.
You'll develop restaurant and food service skills for front-of-house roles.
You'll handle food safely and follow hygiene procedures.
You'll work as part of a hospitality team in a service environment.
You'll learn how to set up and clear service areas correctly.
You'll develop customer service skills suited to hospitality settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and training facilities at Peterborough College. Assessment is through observed practical performance and a portfolio of evidence that shows your competence across the units. You'll be assessed on real tasks such as food preparation, cooking, and service delivery. Your assessor will observe you working and review your evidence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member, working across hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
Kitchen assistant, supporting chefs with food preparation and service.
Waiter or waitress, delivering food and drink in restaurant settings.
Banqueting and events assistant, supporting large-scale hospitality events.
Bar staff, serving customers in hotels, pubs, or event venues.
Front-of-house assistant, greeting and seating guests in restaurants.
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 or team leader role in hospitality.
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Team Member. Lets you earn while you build on your qualification in a real workplace.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. Worth considering if you want to focus on a kitchen career and develop advanced cooking skills.
