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Catering Craft (and Food Service)

Course Information

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Hospitality and Catering
  • Qualification NVQ
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 1
  • Course Length 1 year
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Overview

This vocational programme will provide you with a superb foundation for a career in the hospitality industry, and applicants will require no prior knowledge of hospitality. The course will give you all the foundation knowledge in theory and practice to allow you to progress on to Level 2 NVQ.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you would like to gain more confidence in your abilities of food handling, and professional aptitude within the hospitality industry.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Gain valuable, hands-on experience in a real working environment  
  • Practice skills in food preparation and cookery 
  • Practice skills in food and drink service 
  • Work as part of a team in our fully equipped @thirty-four kitchens and outlets 
  • Learn about employment in the hospitality industry 
  • Develop transferable skills through studying a Personal Social Development programme, as well as Maths and English 
Assessment

You will be continually assessed within the working environment. All theory tests are multiple choice and there are no written assignments.

Entry Requirements

You will need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English Language and Maths and must be keen and interested in hospitality and catering. If you do not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Maths you may still be considered for this course, but you will be required to study this subject alongside your course.

Additional Costs

Additional costs include uniform and equipment costing approx £235.00.

Progression and careers

You could progress to a full-time NVQ Level 2 or a Diploma in Professional Cookery to gain further skills and knowledge or seek work in the industry while continuing your studies on an apprenticeship scheme.

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“There is a lot of support, the lecturers and tutors are always there for you. I chose to study at Exeter College because of the Michael Caines Academy and now I work for him at Lympstone Manor. In the future, my goal is to get a Michelin Star. I really want my own restaurant, that’s... Read more >

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