Entry Level Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

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Overview

The Entry Level Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry is part of a new suite of qualifications aimed at helping improve the skills of learners to help them progress into work or onto other qualifications. This short qualification can be bundled with other qualifications to create suitable pathways that reflect the needs of employers and the individuals.
It is offered as part of a new initiative called foundation learning. All foundation learning qualifications are characterised by short, sharp provision that covers a specific skill area at a basic level.

What this course covers

Mandatory units:

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Customer service in the Hospitality Industry

Optional units:

Serving food & drink
Food service
Preparing and serving drinks
Basic food preparation
Basic cooking
Basic food preparation and cooking
Introduction to food commodities
Introduction to healthy eating
Front office operations
Using kitchen equipment
Food safety in catering
Guest services in the hospitality industry
Housekeeping and guest services

Roles

None

Qualification Progression

Prerequisite qualifications

None

Next steps

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Qualification	Type
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality	College based
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Professional Cookery)	Work based
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Food & Beverage Services)	Work based
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Front of House Reception)	Work based
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Housekeeping)	Work based
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Hospitality Services)	Work based
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Food Production & Cooking)	Work based
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Catering and Professional Chefs	Work based
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hospitality	Work based
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Training Providers

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Training Provider	Type
New London College	College
Knowsley Community College	College
South Downs College	College
Northumberland College	College
City College Norwich	College
Lewisham and Southwark College	College
SkillWales	School
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Funding

This qualification is eligible for public funding but there may be specific criteria as to who is eligible and this may differ by nation. The best approach would be to contact your local provider for advice on the funding available. Search UKSP Training Providers to find your local college or work-based provider.

Entry Level Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry