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Catering and Hospitality - Full Time
Catering and Hospitality - Full Time

Catering and Hospitality Level 1

Level 1
Cheltenham

Course Overview

Full Time
Certificate

Ideal if: you are interested in the catering and hospitality industry and want to develop the skills needed to progress on to the Level 2 qualification.

You’ll learn: an introduction to food safety, employability, health and safety, healthier foods and special diets, kitchen equipment and restaurant service skills, alongside English and maths.

Expect to: take part in work-related activities and develop your English and maths skills.

You’ll love: our industry-standard training kitchens and restaurant.

This qualification can help you get your first job in the hospitality sector. You'll learn about many aspects of the industry and gain valuable practical and teamwork skills.  The qualification covers a variety of topics including cookery, food service and the industry as a whole. 

This qualifications is for anyone who is interested in a career in the hospitality sector. It provides the basic skills required in readiness for a level 2 qualification
You will study:
  • The hospitality industry
  • Food preparation and cooking skills
  • Food and drink service skills
  • Customer service
  • English and maths
  • Employability skills

This full time course lasts for 1 year and involves a combination of theory and practical classes, you will be assessed by submitting assignment work or by undertaking practical assessments.

You will gain industry experience by working and developing your skills within our commercially operated restaurant.

  • Typical Entry Criteria

    • Three GCSE Subjects at Grade 2:

      • Recommended Age Criteria: Under 19 (Learners with an Education Health Care Plan Under 23)

    Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.

    For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.

    All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.

  • The general progression route for our Catering and Hospitality Level 1 programme is:

    Catering and Hospitality (Level 2)

    OR

    Professional Cookery (Level 2)

    OR

    Patisserie and Confectionery (Level 2)

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Catering and Hospitality Level 1

What You Will Pay

Our departments are the training ground for generations of artists, writers, police officers, athletes and other amazing people!

Please contact Student Services on 0345 155 2020 for pricing information.

Catering and hospitality is a thriving industry in Gloucestershire, across the UK and around the globe, offering a range of exciting opportunities. From hotels, restaurants and cruise ships to holiday parks, contract catering and more, the opportunities are endless and include roles such as chefs, sommeliers, hotel managers and front-of-house staff through to event managers, marketing and public relations.

GC has fantastic links with local and regional employers, which allows students to attend masterclasses with some of the best professionals in the industry. You will gain relevant industry experience by working at GC’s commercial restaurants, which include The View Restaurant at our Forest of Dean Campus, and Number One Restaurant at our Cheltenham Campus.

You’ll also get plenty of real-world experience attending and running events around the county, which may include large functions and corporate events.

Student Stories

Imogen Adlam

I like cooking and getting the freedom to make things. I like finding new dishes, learning new techniques and discovering new flavours. The people I’ve met and the friends I’ve made here have definitely helped me become more outgoing. We work as a team and this course gives you a taste of the cooking industry.

Imogen Adlam

Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality - Cheltenham Campus

Clay Palmer

“I went to Dene Magna, then decided to study catering at GC as that’s what I’d like to do in my career. I have gained knife skills and lots of experience so far; working in new kitchens with large ovens and blast chillers. "

Clay Palmer

Level 2 – Professional Cookery – Forest of Dean Campus

Gemma Parry

“I chose GC as I wanted to learn new skills from lecturers who have lots of experience in industry. I have developed great knife skills and become more familiar with different types of meat and fish; training in modern, well-equipped kitchens. I have built my confidence and made new friends, and learnt how to deal with pressure and time constraints in the kitchen during work experience at a local pub. I hope to bake cakes and desserts in my future career.”

Gemma Parry

Level 3 – Catering and Hospitality – Forest of Dean Campus

Proud To Be Working With

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catercater logo
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Cheltenham official hospitality supplier
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farncombe estate logo
manor by the lake logo
the patisserie box logo