Hospitality Foundation Diploma

Course Code: J0013 Course Length: Two years Course Schedule: Two days a week during school term time 9.00am to 3.00pm. Entry Requirements:

Demonstrate commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to succeed on the course.

This Diploma is designed to keep your options open. It could lead to the Hospitality Higher Diploma, one of the other Higher Diplomas available, another Level two course at the College or an Apprenticeship with an employer. The programme also allows you to find out about the wide range of jobs and careers available within the hospitality industry.

Course Description:

The Foundation Diploma in Hospitality is an ideal course for you if you are interested in the field of hospitality and would like an introduction to this industry. Now more than ever, a career in hospitality means the world really is your oyster. With a growing number of hotels, restaurants, leisure and events companies and food service providers creating demand for skilled and talented staff, you will find a wide range of career opportunities across the UK and abroad. The Foundation Diploma will give you a taste of different aspects of the industry and the excitement of working within it. You will learn about the importance of food preparation and presentation, and have the chance to develop some practical skills in designing, cooking and serving a meal. The Diploma will also help you develop important people skills, which are essential in a customercentred industry like hospitality. You will get experience of realistic working environments and of teamworking with your fellow students. During the course, you will also be able to do at least ten days work experience, which is a great way to apply what you have learnt in a working environment.

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Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.