Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Plymouth. Classes run full-time during the day at City College Plymouth. The course runs for 43 weeks and covers the core knowledge and skills you need to work in hospitality and catering. You'll explore food preparation, customer service, and how hospitality businesses operate. This level 1 hospitality and catering qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll learn how the hospitality and catering industry is structured and how different businesses operate.
You'll develop food safety and hygiene knowledge relevant to catering environments.
You'll practise customer service skills used in hotels, restaurants, and catering settings.
You'll explore food and beverage service techniques.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in hospitality workplaces.
You'll learn how to work as part of a team in a hospitality setting.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at City College Plymouth, full-time across the week. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical tasks, assignments, and observations that reflect real hospitality and catering environments. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member: front-of-house or back-of-house entry roles
Waiter or waitress: food and beverage service in restaurants or hotels
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in catering kitchens
Catering assistant: food preparation and service in canteens or events
Hotel receptionist: guest-facing role in hotel operations
Barista or café assistant: coffee shop and café service roles
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Service: the natural next step, covering more advanced service and operations skills.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that many hospitality employers require.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service: builds practical, on-the-job skills recognised across the industry.
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: for those aiming toward supervisory or team leader roles.
