Professional Food & Beverage Service Diploma

Learner:School leaver (16-19), Adult
Subject:Hospitality & Catering
Course type:Full Time
Level:2
Duration:2 Academic years
About the course

This one-year Level 2 qualification is for you whether you are a school-leaver or adult and looking to start a career in the hospitality industry. The course will provide you with the opportunity to learn essential skills in serving food and beverages, product knowledge and customer service. You will also experience a diverse food and drink culture. This will enable you to work in many different settings across industry and throughout the world. You will have the opportunity to complete work experience in our professional catering outlets; our dedicated Street take-away and Karibunis, our fine dining restaurant, which is described on TripAdvisor as 'the best kept secret in Birmingham'. We also give you the opportunity to participate in the prestigious event of the Lord Mayor's meal where you will serve dignitaries from across the West Midlands.

As well as the essential core skills, you will also learn to become a talented Barista which is becoming one of the new highly skilled professions in the industry and on the high street. Another part of the job which is becoming more and more expected in the industry is mixologist; you will learn to create and mix cocktails in order for you to have a wider set of employability skills.

What are the entry requirements?

You will have a keen interest in customer service in the hospitality industry GCSE grade 2/E or above in English language* Entry Level 3 or above in Functional skills English* * If you do not have evidence of a recognised English qualification you will undertake an Initial Assessment at the start of your course to support you appropriately.

Where can I progress next?

You could progress onto further studies by taking other qualifications at Level 3 upon successful completion of this course, or alternatively you could look for entry-level employment.



Is this course free?

At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.

School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.

Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.

*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.

Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters

Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.

Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters

Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.

How will you learn?

There is a mix of practical, tutorials and classroom work, however due to the nature of the hospitality industry, this is a hands-on course which is predominantly delivered in a practical format. A mandatory part of the course is work experience in our professional catering outlets so you will have the advantage of being able to gain practical experience during the course. You will also have the opportunity to enter competitions and at South and City College, we have had great successes.

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Course code:
P5075165
Location:
Bournville Campus (Longbridge)
Start date:
2 September 2024
Study mode:
Full Time
Fee:
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