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Hospitality and Catering

Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

09/09/2024

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.

Teaching staff

Oaklands has a team of staff who are industry trained and qualified in their fields. They are dedicated in helping you reach your full potential and achieve your qualification.

Course Code

DP2HTA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

About the course

This Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services will prepare you for working in the hospitality industry where you may be expected to undertake a range of duties, including serving customers, preparing and cooking food, serving drinks, reception, cleaning and preparing rooms.

Career options

There is the possibility of going onto the Level 3 qualification if you have aspirations of working in high end establishments, but the academic demand is higher due to course work requirements.

Successful completion of our Hospitality & Catering courses can lead you onto a higher level course, university or even into employment.

Potential careers:

  • Butler, Catering/ Restaurant Manager
  • Chef
  • Conference and Banqueting Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Hotel Receptionist
  • Housekeeper
  • Kitchen Assistant/ Porter
  • Kitchen Supervisor/ Manager
  • Sommelier/ Wine Waiter
  • Waiter/ Waitress '

This is where the stars of the future are going to train.' - Becky Alexander – Local Food Critic

Course Content - What will I learn?

Typical units could include: Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment, Give customers a positive impression of self and your organisation, Work effectively as part of a hospitality team, Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food, Serve food at the table, Provide a silver service, Convert a room for dining, Provide a buffet and carvery service, Prepare and clear the bar area, Serve alcoholic and soft drinks, Prepare and cook fish, Prepare and cook meat and poultry, Complete kitchen documentation, Set up and close kitchen

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.