Level 1 Hospitality and Catering

The Diploma at Level 1 is offered on a full-time basis, plus further opportunity for extracurricular experience during the evenings and weekends at functions/events.

The course of study will include: Practical and production sessions in Larder, Pastry and Kitchen, Front of House waiting on and reception to include functions/events on and off the premises. Other sessions include, Related Theory, Administration, Tutorials, Resource Based Learning, Portfolio Development and Essential/Key Skills.

Diploma students will work on a rota basis in all production areas of the department to gain valuable all round practical experience, including kitchens and restaurants. Practical units are completed in the production kitchens and restaurants where lunches and dinners are prepared for the restaurant and served to the public. Students will also achieve the Certificate in Food and Beverage Service as part of their experience working front of house in our training restaurants.

• Unit 202 Food Safety in Catering
• Unit 602 Introduction to Employability in the Catering and Hospitality Industry
• Unit 603 Health and Safety Awareness for Catering and Hospitality
• Unit 604 Introduction to Healthier Foods and Special Diets
• Unit 605 Introduction to Kitchen Equipment
• Unit 607 Prepare and Cook Food by Boiling, Poaching and Steaming
• Unit 608 Prepare and Cook Food by Stewing and Braising
• Unit 609 Prepare and Cook Food by Baking, Roasting and Grilling
• Unit 610 Prepare and Cook Food by Deep Frying and Shallow Frying
• Unit 611 Regeneration of Pre-Prepared Food
• Unit 612 Cold Food Preperation
• Unit 102 Introduction to Employability in the Catering and Hospitality Industry
• Unit 103 Health and Safety Awareness for Catering and Hospitality
• Unit 104 Legislation in Food and Beverage Service
• Unit 105 Understand Menus
• Unit 107 Dealing with Payments and Bookings
• Unit 108 Food and Beverage Service Skills
• Unit 109 Bar Service Skills
• Unit 110 Hot Beverage Skills

The course contains two synoptic exams, these are practical based exams where learners will be required to prepare, cook and finish multiple dishes within a set time frame. These exams are to be done independently, so they require good organisational skills and the ability to multi task.