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Starts

2 Sep 2024

Study mode

Full Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

1 Year

Level

Level 3

Awarding body

CITY & GUILDS

Course code

HOSPF3002A01

Fee Information

Standard Fees of £2583.00

Advanced Learner Loan Fees of £2583.00

Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.

Age 16-18

FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.

Age 19+

If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).

Student Finance

If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.

Course details may be subject to change.

Prepare for a career in the fast-paced food and beverage industry.

You will gain an understanding of the principles of supervising food and beverage services, customer service performance, and food safety.

You may also develop food service skills, such as carving, filleting, cooking and serving dishes, as well as barista skills, and preparing and serving wine and cocktails.

Entry Criteria

You will hold four GCSEs at grade 4, including maths and English, a Level 2 Professional Food and Beverage or two or more years working in industry.

Kits & Uniforms

Additional Costs

You will need to purchase a uniform which will cost in the region of £100. You may be entitled to a bursary which will cover these costs.

What are the next steps?

You will be invited to meet the tutor. Please bring evidence of your relevant qualifications or contactable references and work history.

Study Aims

This food and beverage service supervision course will allow you to learn, develop and practice the skills needed to progress to further study or secure a job in the sector.

This practical qualification covers all aspects of food and beverage service supervision. You will gain an understanding of the role and expectations, and will develop the key practical skills and knowledge needed for the food, beverage and front of house industry.

Modules Studied

Mandatory units:

  • Principles of supervising food and beverage services
  • The principles of food safety supervision for catering
  • Principles of promoting food and beverage services and products
  • Principles of supervising customer service performance in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
  • Supervise food and beverage service
  • Legislation in food and beverage service

Optional units:

  • Barista skills
  • Carve, fillet, joint and serve food in a food service area
  • Prepare, cook and serve food in a food service area
  • Prepare and serve wines
  • Prepare and serve alcoholic and cold non-alcoholic beverages
  • Provide advice to customers on food and beverage matching
  • Supervise hospitality events
  • Prepare and serve cocktails

Times of Delivery

  • Monday - 9am - 4pm
  • Tuesday - 9am - 4pm
  • Wednesday - 9am - 4pm
  • Thursday - 9am - 4pm
  • Friday - 9am - 4pm

Evening hours may also be included to cover practical sessions in the training restaurant.

Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.

Teaching and Assessment

You will complete short answer exam papers, observational assessments and written assessments.

Industry Links

We have strong links with:

  • Durham Marriott Royal County Hotel
  • Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
  • Hotel Indigo
  • Ramside Hall
  • Refuse Café
  • Durham County Council
  • Major International

Placement

You must complete a 45 day placement to gain an insight into the industry and real-life experience working in a restaurant environment.

Where can it take me?

Cooks £14,040 Potential salary

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Chefs £18,200 Potential salary

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Kitchen and catering assistants £11,960 Potential salary

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