Course Options
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Overview
This is an introductory course for those who have an interest in the hospitality and events Industry. It provides a broad level of skills that will allow you to access further courses of study in the college, leading to the NQ and then the HNC/D in Hospitality or Events Management.
Minimum entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements but you should have an interest in the industry.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area. Where COVID restrictions are in place we will invite you to either a video meeting, telephone conference call or make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You will learn about the following:-
- Food Service.
- Word Processing.
- Customer Care Skills.
- Non-alcoholic Beverages.
- Health and Safety.
- Food Hygiene.
- Hospitality Events.
After the course
If you leave following successfully completing the course you will be able to gain an entry-level position in the Hospitality or Events Industry, for example, Food Server, Porter or Event Assistant.
Continuing Study
Following successful completion, you can apply to study the NQ Events or NQ Hospitality, both courses at SCQF Level 5.
How the course is taught
The course will be delivered during one academic year, over 3 blocks of 12 weeks. The course will include both theory and practical units.
Materials
You would be provided with a bursary and this would include a Foodservice uniform.
Dress code
No formal dress code applies however, when in the Bistro or Scholars you are expected to wear the uniform provided.