BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality Supervision

Start Date: 03/09/2012 Day(s) of Week:VARIOUS Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old : £400 (Price Includes Registration fee of £135)
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are aged between 19 and 23 and you don’t have a qualification equivalent to 2 A Levels, tuition fees will be waived. If you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged 19-23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: Throughout this course you will cover a wide range of exciting topics relating to the hospitality industry and the services provided by hospitality organisations. The modules you will cover include Event Planning and Organisation, Large Scale Events, Team Leadership and Supervision, Customer Care, Contemporary Cuisine, Finance, Marketing, Food and Alcoholic Beverage Service, Personal Selling and Promotion Skills and more. You will also be involved in planning and running a number of special events. Entry Qualification: You will normally need to have at least one of the following:

• At least 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above or equivalent

Special Features: Throughout the two years you will be working and learning in ‘Reflections Restaurant’, a restaurant located within the college which is open to the public and so, provides students with the skills and experience needed to work within the industry as well as working to your advantage when looking for employment in this area. You will also complete classroom based activities such as case studies, projects and assignment work. You will be able to participate in trips and visits to hospitality events/organisations/ educational study experiences which will reinforce your learning experience whilst participating on the course. Course Format: An 18 unit based programme (Diploma) or 12 unit based programme (Certificate), which enables you to experience a range of teaching and learning styles, from lectures, to group discussions, and interactive sessions using IT facilities. All units are assessed and graded with an overall grade for the qualification awarded. Progression: There are a variety of routes that you can take to start your career in the hospitality industry. Your choice of pathways includes opportunities in trainee management and supervisory positions based in hotels, restaurants, licensed trade, events, cruise liners, contract catering, and the Forces. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to progress onto higher education qualifications such as Higher National Diplomas, Foundation Degrees and Degrees in related areas, some of which are available at the college.