Free Level 2 Hospitality Services Course in Consett. Classes run at Derwentside College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll work in a kitchen environment, building practical cooking skills and learning industry techniques across food preparation, service, and catering operations. Entry requires GCSE grades 4 to 9. This is a hands-on hospitality services qualification that covers both front-of-house and kitchen skills.
Who this course is for
The study of the Catering Service will give you a basic overview into Industry techniques which will increase your confidence and practical skills. You will also be working within a kitchen environment gaining basic cooking skills and knowledge.
Entry requirements
GCSE grades 9 - 4
What you will learn
You'll develop practical cooking skills in a working kitchen environment.
You'll learn industry techniques used in professional catering and hospitality settings.
You'll understand food safety and hygiene practices relevant to hospitality work.
You'll practise food preparation and presentation to industry standards.
You'll build knowledge of catering service and how hospitality operations run.
You'll develop customer service skills for front-of-house and service roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work in a kitchen environment at Derwentside College. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma is competence-based, meaning you'll be observed carrying out tasks and assessed on your practical performance. You may also complete written or knowledge-based tasks to demonstrate your understanding of hospitality and catering principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derwentside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member: serving customers in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food prep and service.
Catering assistant: working in canteens, schools, or event catering.
Food service assistant: front-of-house service in hospitality venues.
Bar staff: drinks service and customer-facing hospitality work.
Banqueting assistant: event and function service in hotels or venues.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: moves you into supervisory roles managing hospitality teams.
Level 2 or 3 Food Safety in Catering Award (Highfield or CIEH): a short compliance qualification many hospitality employers require.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: if you want to specialise further in kitchen and chef roles.
