Hospitality

Course description

Build essential skills in working in both kitchen and front of house environments within the hospitality sector, alongside our industry partners.

This Foundation Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5 has been devised around the existing Skills for Work Hospitality programme so as well as building essential skills within the hospitality sector you will also have opportunties to work alongside our industry partners.

Developing both practical and theoretical knowledge and skills whilst working in a kitchen and front-of-house which will enable you to assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of events.

You will research and learn about the various types of establishments and employment opportunities available within the 4th largest employment sector in the UK. This course will provide you with skills and knowledge required to work in the kitchen and in front of house operations within catering/hospitality establishments. You will get an introduction to customer service, food hygiene and health and safety so you can apply these in your practical activities.

The course is made up of the following units:

The course is very hands on, with a lot of time spent in the training kitchen and some time spent serving food and dealing with customers.

When pupils are undertaking the events that are required to pass the course, they must be available for a full day in College.

All students are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing suitable for the area in which you will be working. As a Foundation Apprentice you will be provided with the necessary kit.

Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

This new Foundation Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5 has been devised around the existing Skills for Work Hospitality programme so as well as building essential skills within the hospitality sector you will also have opportunties to work alongside our industry partners. Developing both practical and theoretical knowldge and skills whilst working in a kitchen and front-of-house which will enable you to assist in the planning, prepararation and delivery of events. You will research and learn about the various types of establishments and employment opportunities available within the 4th largest employment sector in the UK. This course will provide you with skills and knowledge required to work in the kitchen and in front of house operations within catering/hospitality establishments. You will get an introduction to customer service, food hygiene and health and safety so you can apply this in your practical activities.