Certificate in the Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Beginner) - Level 1
Overview
In this course you will train in industry-standard kitchens to prepare you for a real working environment. You will study theory and practical work, related to food preparation and cooking, food and drink service, healthy eating and food safety.
Start dates and fees
Start Date | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
16-18 | over 19 |
Sep 2023 | 1859A1546 | FREE | £500.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.
What will I study?
- Training in industry-standard kitchens
- Theory/practical work related to food preparation
- Food and drink service
- Healthy eating and food safety.
Entry requirements
- Grade 2 in English and a grade 1 in maths, plus two other GCSEs at grade 2.
- Or, the Functional Skills English and maths equivalents.
If you are a young person who is not currently studying a traditional GCSE programme, we will consider alternative qualifications such as functional skills and vocational qualifications.
Please contact our admissions team for further information - admissions@wnc.ac.uk.
Applicants aged over 19:
- If you do not have the entry requirements listed above you may still be accepted to study if you can provide relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject.
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
As an entry requirement on some of our courses, you will need a GCSE in both English and maths with at least a grade 4/C (please see entry requirements above).
If this isn’t displayed under the entry requirements and you don’t currently have a GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4/C or above before joining us, you will then study English and maths as part of your programme with the aim of achieving a qualification with at least a grade 4/C. This is to help improve your chances of employment once you leave us.
In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.
How long is the course?
1 year.
How will I be assessed?
- Practical assessment
- Theoretical assessment once you have gained sufficient knowledge
What can I progress onto?
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