Level 2 Hospitality

A minimum of two GCSEs Grade 2 or above. Working towards a Grade 4 in English and Maths would be beneficial. The ability to work as part of a team and independently as well as being highly motivated is essential.

The course will develop students' skills and knowledge for a career in the hospitality industry. Students will be guided by expert teachers in a live hospitality environment, giving them a real understanding of this vibrant industry. Hospitality offers a huge variety of roles and is a truly global industry which could take students anywhere. Course Content The course includes the following units: 

• Introduction to the industry

• Customer service

• Menu knowledge

• Classical training in food and beverage service and product knowledge

• Food and beverage business finance

• Silver service skills.

• Handling the payment point

• Food Safety Level 2 

Assessment is portfolio-based, where evidence is gathered from students' practical and theoretical classes. In practical sessions, students will be required to critically assess their own service standards with continual feedback from teachers. Peer assessment is also used to develop students classical service skills and their general practice. Three practical assessments will be undertaken with written test papers and assignments to assess students' product knowledge covering bar, barista, menu knowledge, and classical service skills.

Progression in Hospitality Level 2 Diploma

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the option to progress to the Level 3 Advanced Diploma Hospitality. An alternative option would be to do an apprenticeship in hospitality.

Please note that funding for this course is not available for people aged 19 or over. If students wish to study this course and are over the age of 19, then please contact the Admissions Team to discuss finance options.

We work extensively to develop students skills and knowledge by providing in-house and external competitions and workshops throughout the year. Our links with the catering industry will provide students with great job opportunities. Students will also get to train in our AA Rosette restaurant 'Origins'.

Origins restaurant at Shrewsbury College is proud to be a designated Centre of Excellence, holding the prestigious Gold AA College Rosette for high-end service and culinary skills standards.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk