Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Supervision and Leadership Principles
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP01303 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, Full Time. This is a 1 year full-time course. 3 or 4 days per week 9am till 4.45pm. |
Department | Hospitality & Catering |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
This course provides an individual with the opportunity to specialise in a role where their passion and creativity lie.
Level 3 works towards developing high standards of skills and knowledge, with the ability to supervise and lead others within your team.
Industry professionals will lead and facilitate the course of study to include practical and production sessions in the front of the house, waiting on and reception to include functions on and off the premises. Other sessions include related theory, administration, tutorials, essential skills, resource-based learning and portfolio development.
Alongside studying the Food and Beverage Supervision qualification, learners will explore Leadership Principles in the Hospitality Industry and learn about skills and techniques that can support learners in achieving supervisory roles and training others in a team.
The department has strong links with local and national employers that enhance the opportunities for the learners.
There is a compulsory work experience element to this course which supports the development of skills and knowledge required for the course and industry. These occur in our commercial restaurant, Ial Restaurant and external placements. These are sourced by the individual and It is strongly recommended that you begin to consider an opportunity within a business that will provide a valuable learning experience.
Opportunities for extracurricular experiences during the evenings and weekends at functions/events provide learners with the experience of being fully immersed in planning, preparing and supervising an event or function for customers.
In addition to the Diploma in Food and Beverage Supervision, the learning area programme consists of the following compulsory elements to the course:
● Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
● Development of Welsh Language skills
● Work experience
Level 3 works towards developing high standards of skills and knowledge, with the ability to supervise and lead others within your team.
Industry professionals will lead and facilitate the course of study to include practical and production sessions in the front of the house, waiting on and reception to include functions on and off the premises. Other sessions include related theory, administration, tutorials, essential skills, resource-based learning and portfolio development.
Alongside studying the Food and Beverage Supervision qualification, learners will explore Leadership Principles in the Hospitality Industry and learn about skills and techniques that can support learners in achieving supervisory roles and training others in a team.
The department has strong links with local and national employers that enhance the opportunities for the learners.
There is a compulsory work experience element to this course which supports the development of skills and knowledge required for the course and industry. These occur in our commercial restaurant, Ial Restaurant and external placements. These are sourced by the individual and It is strongly recommended that you begin to consider an opportunity within a business that will provide a valuable learning experience.
Opportunities for extracurricular experiences during the evenings and weekends at functions/events provide learners with the experience of being fully immersed in planning, preparing and supervising an event or function for customers.
In addition to the Diploma in Food and Beverage Supervision, the learning area programme consists of the following compulsory elements to the course:
● Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
● Development of Welsh Language skills
● Work experience
Variety – observation, written assignments. The food and beverage assessments are completed within the realistic working environment of the restaurant, events, functions and work experience.
Some of the underpinning knowledge is assessed using short paper-based tests, other types of assessment methods include research assignments/tasks including;
● Designing menus, including current nutritional guidelines.
● Producing guides, wall charts, information packs/sheets, leaflets and posters.
● Producing presentations.
Some of the underpinning knowledge is assessed using short paper-based tests, other types of assessment methods include research assignments/tasks including;
● Designing menus, including current nutritional guidelines.
● Producing guides, wall charts, information packs/sheets, leaflets and posters.
● Producing presentations.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language/Welsh (1st Language) and two years of industry experience in Catering and Hospitality (recommended) or successful completion of a vocationally relevant Level 2 qualification.
There will be a skills audit to ensure you are on the right level.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher-level course.
There will be a skills audit to ensure you are on the right level.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher-level course.
Hotel and Catering training acts as an international passport to interesting work.
The Hotel and Catering Industry is one of the largest employers in the country, with 2.2 million jobs and 200,000 full-time opportunities each year.
This qualification can help you to progress in a wide range of hospitality roles including:
● Bar Supervisor
● Supervisor in front of the house.
● Catering or Restaurant Manager
The Hotel and Catering Industry is one of the largest employers in the country, with 2.2 million jobs and 200,000 full-time opportunities each year.
This qualification can help you to progress in a wide range of hospitality roles including:
● Bar Supervisor
● Supervisor in front of the house.
● Catering or Restaurant Manager
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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