Free Level 3 Hospitality Course in Tenterden. Classes run full-time at Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, starting in Year 12. The course runs over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in English and either grade 4-4 in Science or grade 5 in Food Preparation and Nutrition. This level 3 hospitality qualification covers the knowledge and skills that underpin careers in the hospitality sector.
Who this course is for
This course is open to ambitious and enthusiastic students who will be starting Year 12 in September 2024 and who meet the entry requirements. All applicants must have selected the equivalent of 3 Level 3 courses which must be chosen from different option blocks which can be found on our website.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including grade 4 in English and 4-4 inScience or grade 5 in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of the hospitality industry, including how businesses operate.
You'll study food preparation, service, and the principles behind them.
You'll learn about nutrition and how it relates to food choices and menus.
You'll explore customer service standards in hospitality settings.
You'll build understanding of health, safety, and hygiene in food environments.
You'll examine the business and financial aspects of running hospitality operations.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Hospitality includes a combination of written assignments, practical tasks, and examinations. You'll work through units across the two years, with assessment points built into the course. Your teachers will guide you through each stage of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hotel receptionist or front-of-house team member
Restaurant supervisor or floor manager
Catering assistant or kitchen team member
Events coordinator in a hospitality venue
Food and beverage team leader
Nutrition support worker or diet technician assistant
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hospitality Management. A natural next step if you want to move into management roles.
Degree in Hospitality Management or Nutrition. Many universities accept a Level 3 hospitality qualification as part of an entry offer.
Level 3 or Level 4 Award in Food Safety or Nutrition. Useful for roles where food safety knowledge is a specific requirement.
