Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hospitality Services

Before looking at this particular National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), it is worth explaining the purpose of an NVQ. It is a competence based qualification, which means it reflects what someone does as part of their job. They are normally flexible and are essentially an assessment to prove that someone can do a job. Training is still required over and above the assessment to bring someone new or developing in a role to full competence and hence enable them to gain the qualification.
NVQs are work based qualifications, but can be delivered full-time in colleges. NVQs can be delivered by the employer themselves or with help from a commercial work based provider or college. Their delivery can be very flexible, including day release, on the job, online training assessment etc. NVQs are available at levels 1 to 5 and reflect the differing competences of different jobs, with 5 being the highest level of competence.  
The Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hospitality Services offers students the chance to develop their skills and knowledge to complete routine hospitality tasks together with the relevant health and safety aspects. The qualification is suited to anyone new to hospitality work and allows learners to chose which area in which they wish to specialise.

Mandatory units:

• Maintenance of a safe, hygenic and secure working environment
• Working effectively as part of a hospitality team

• Accommodation services  
• Food and beverage service units
• Food preparation and cooking units
• Food and beverage service
• Food preparation and cookings