Hospitality

The Hospitality Pathway prepares learners for the world of Food and Drink retail and Hospitality. Learners will develop a range of skills including;

• Preparing Food and Drink
• Customer Services
• Barista Training
• Cocktail Making
• Front of House
• Mixology
• Food and Drink Hygiene

This Pathway covers a very wide range of essential areas to succeed within the Hospitality Industry.

​Learners will complete several qualifications from entry- level 3, preparing them to gain a role within the Hospitality Industry. Learners will learn essential skills to support their destinations to build their customer services techniques such as;

• Understand the features and requirements for beverage counter service
• Serve beverages safely and efficiently
• Use a commercial espresso machine to produce a range of types of coffees and other beverages
• Prepare and serve food items typically associated with cafes
• enable learners to use ingredients to produce cocktails as well as to understand the importance of measurements and the impact of using ice and sugar.

Course content -

• Year 1 - Introduction to Hospitality
• Year 2 - The Hospitality Industry level 1
• Year 3 - Hospitality, Barista Skills and Front of House level 2
• Year 4 - Hospitality, Barista, Mixology & Front of House level 3

Progress and achievements are recorded by learners creating a portfolio of coursework to provide evidence of their work. Maths and English are exam-based assessments.

The Hospitality Pathway is for anyone aged 16-25 with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

​There are several levels within this Pathway, each learner will be internally assessed and placed on the correct level based on their skills, prior achievement and goals within this pathway.

• Entry level 3 - No formal qualifications
• Level 1 - Previous qualifications which will be assessed on application
• Level 2 - Level 1 qualification
• Level 3 - Level 2 qualification

After completing our 4 year programme, learners can progress into work with the skills and experience necessary to apply for apprenticeships or employment.