Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering Level 2
Apprentices learn on the job, building up
knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all
at the same time.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
You will be employed and are paid at least
£2.50 per hour. You will work towards a Vocational Qualification,
Key/ Functional Skills, Employer Rights and Responsibilities.
This Apprenticeship covers a range of
occupations within hospitality and catering, one of the largest
industries in the country. Hospitality and catering covers work in
restaurants, hotels, cafés, pubs, and contract caterers – it also
supplies other industries with food and drink. Schools, colleges,
hospitals and large businesses nearly always have canteens and
catering staff, too.
Apprentices will have the choice of one
of six career paths within the industry. If you’re interested
in service, you could train as waiting staff and learn how to serve
customers, or train in drinks service – one of the fastest growing
sub-sectors.
Apprentices interested in cookery could either
train as a chef in a restaurant, or learn how to cook on a large
scale for institutions like the NHS or armed forces.
Apprentices more interested in the hospitality
side of the sector could work in a hotel reception area; learn to
run a B&B or youth hostel; or keep a hotel crisp and clean.
Successful completion of the Advanced
Apprenticeship could lead to management or supervisory roles.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS?
- Strong interest in Hospitality and
Catering
- Friendly, caring disposition
- Self discipline
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Excellent communication skills
- All students will need to attend an
individual interview prior to the start of the course
- Personal progress file or a current reference
from school/employer
- Employment
WHAT JOB WILL YOU DO?
You are likely to employed as
one of the following:
HOW LONG DOES YOUR APPRENTICESHIP TAKE TO
COMPLETE?
12 Months –18 months. The level 2
qualification will enable you to competently carry out services
safely and effectively.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE
AFTERWARDS?
The skills and knowledge an apprentice will
acquire are highly transferable and there are many opportunities
for an apprentice to develop their career in this sector.
Apprentices may also go on to achieve other, higher level
qualifications.
NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
(NVQ)
You will need to achieve a Vocational
Qualification at Level 2
KEY SKILLS OR FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
You will work to achieve the following Key
Skills
- Communications Level 1
- Application of Number Level 1
Or Functional Skills:
- English Level 1
- Maths Level 1
EMPLOYER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will discuss your individual needs with
your employer and college representative
HOW TO APPLY
Please download an application
form or contact the team below for more information, advice and
guidance:
Learner Services
Doncaster College
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
DN1 2RF
Tel: 0800 358 7575
Email: infocentre@don.ac.uk
Disclaimer: All courses are
run subject to numbers, and every effort is made to ensure the
information on this leaflet is correct. Doncaster College reserves
the right to amend the contents as deemed necessary.
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