Hospitality Higher Diploma

Course Code: J0014 Course Length: Two years Course Schedule: Two days a week during school term time 9.00am to 3.00pm. Entry Requirements:

You will need to be on target to achieving a combined score of 15 or more in your English, Maths and Science Key Stage three assessment, have a very good record regarding behaviour and motivation, and above average attendance.

The Higher Diploma is designed to keep your options open. It is worth seven GCSEs at grades A*-C. It could lead to the Advanced Diplomain Hospitality, one of the other Advanced Diplomas available, another Level three course at the College or an Apprenticeship with an employer. During the programme you will also find out about the wide range of careers available within the hospitality industry to help you plan for the future.

Course Description:

In the Higher Diploma, you will be introduced to health and safety aspects and other ways in which the law affects the industry. You will learn about the principles of healthy eating and have the chance to put your learning into practice. You will also study some of the basics of financial management, such as budgeting and accounts, which are key skills if you are planning to run a hospitality business. The course will expand and develop your communication and personal skills, which are essential in a customer-centred industry like hospitality. You will get experience of realistic working environments and of team-working 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.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

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.