Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry

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Overview

The Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry provides a basic introduction to a range of areas within the hospitality industry. It is designed as a short taster of different aspects of the industry and provides a basic understanding of the sector.
People 1st have designed a programme 'Employment 1st', that prepares people looking for thier first job in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry. It covers 13 job roles – including chef, barista, travel agent, leisure and theme park attendant and conference/ exhibition manager – and leads to this nationally recognised qualification. Those who successfully complete the programme will also be signposted to jobs with good employers.

What this course covers

Mandatory units:

Introduction to the hospitality industry
Food safety in catering
Principles of customer service in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Introduction to personal workplace skills
Health and safety in the workplace

Roles

Role

Team Member/Barista - Coffee Shops

Kitchen Assistant - Hospitality Services

Kitchen Assistant - School Meals

Crew Member - Fast Food

Cashier - Casinos

Gaming Machine Assistant - Casinos

Cashier - Betting

General Assistant - Bingo

Gaming machines Assistant - Bingo

Room Attendant - Housekeeping

Qualification Progression

Prerequisite qualifications

None

Next steps

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Qualification	Type
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery	College based
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Professional Cookery)	Work based
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality	College 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 (Food Production & Cooking)	Work based
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Housekeeping)	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
Guildford College	College
Popple Craven Licensing Training	Private
First College	Private
Walford & North Shropshire College	College
North Warwickshire And Hinckley College	College
Trafford College	College
Northumberland College	College
Salford City College	College
City College Norwich	College
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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.

Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry