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Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Plymouth – City College Plymouth

Cost£350.00
Duration42 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. The course runs for 42 weeks and covers the core knowledge and skills needed to work in hospitality and catering. You'll explore food preparation, customer service, and how hospitality businesses operate. This City and Guilds level 1 hospitality and catering qualification is a solid starting point for anyone looking to move into the industry.

Who this course is for

https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure of the hospitality and catering industry and the roles within it.
  • You'll learn food and beverage service skills used in restaurants, cafes, and hotels.
  • You'll develop an understanding of food safety and hygiene in a catering environment.
  • You'll practise customer service skills relevant to front-of-house work.
  • You'll gain an introduction to kitchen operations and food preparation.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in hospitality settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at City College Plymouth. Assessment is carried out through assignments, practical tasks, and observations. You'll be assessed on both your knowledge of the industry and your ability to apply skills in realistic hospitality and catering situations.

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: serving customers in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
  • Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food preparation and kitchen tasks.
  • Catering assistant: helping to prepare and serve food in canteens or event catering.
  • Front-of-house assistant: welcoming guests and taking orders in food service settings.
  • Café or coffee shop assistant: preparing drinks and serving customers.
  • Hotel food and beverage assistant: working in hotel restaurants or room service.

What you could study next

A natural next step is a Level 2 qualification in Hospitality and Catering, such as a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services. This takes your skills further and opens doors to more senior team roles. From there, a Level 3 qualification in Hospitality Supervision or Management can lead toward supervisory and management positions in hotels, restaurants, and catering operations.

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