Level 2 Certificate In Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food and Beverage Service)

This qualification is aimed at individuals employed in hospitality roles who are wishing to develop their knowledge of effective food and beverage service.

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Requirements

This qualification is for all learners aged 16 and above who are capable of reaching the required standards. Learners do not need any prior
qualifications, knowledge or experience before starting the qualification. They may be seeking work within the hospitality service sector, or they may already be employed in a hospitality role working in restaurant or similar premises where food and drinks are served.

Where This Will Lead

This Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles can help you find work in a variety of roles including:

    • Catering/Restaurant manager
    • Chef
    • Fast food service assistant
    • Food processing operative.

When you have completed these qualifications you might want to move on to:

  • Level 2/3 NVQ in Hospitality
  • Levels 3 Professional Cookery
  • Level 2 Professional Food and Beverage Service

Earned Qualifications

Level 2 Certificate In Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food and Beverage Service)

Min Entry Age

16

Delivery

Classroom Based Learning

Credit Value

15

Funding

Adult Education Budget

Duration

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TQT ?Total Qualification Time

150 hours

GLH ?Guided Learning Hours

105 hours

Level

Level 2

Location

Pathway SkillsZone Burslem

Sector

Hospitality and catering

Qualification Type

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Region

Staffordshire

Awarding Body

NCFE

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for learners employed in hospitality roles wishing to develop their knowledge of effective food and beverage service. It covers a variety of topics including the importance of teamwork, safe and hygienic workplaces as well as customer service and giving customers a positive impression. These are all key areas within the hospitality industry and ensure the best service is provided to customers at all times.

Mandatory units

  • Safe, Hygienic and Secure Working Environments in Hospitality
  • Effective Teamwork
  • Giving Customers a Positive Impression
  • Principles of Food Safety for Catering
  • Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality Leisure Travel and Tourism

Optional units

Learners can choose from a variety of available units from the optional groups to make up the remaining credits for the qualification.

Age range

This qualification can be taken by those aged 16 years and over.

How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?

The total qualification time for this qualification is 160 hours, of which, a minimum of 108 hours are recommended as guided learning.

How is the qualification assessed?

This qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence and learners must demonstrate they have met the required assessment criteria.

 What next?

Progression towards:

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (RQF)

Additional information

Funding Type

Adult Education Budget

Delivery

Classroom Based Learning

Level

Level 2

Location

Pathway SkillsZone Burslem

Region

Staffordshire

Sector

Hospitality and catering

Aim Reference

601/0417/X

Awarding Body

NCFE

Credit Value

15

GLH

105

Minimum Entry Age

16

TQT

150

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