If you’re a school leaver and interested in catering and hospitality this course is an ideal stepping stone towards achieving your ambition.

During this vocational course, you will:

• complete a series of catering and front of house assignments.
• learn how to organise yourself and develop a Personal Progression Plan.
• develop your employability skills.
• undertake volunteering or work experience.

You will take an English and Maths Functional Skills qualification at the right level for you. If you achieve a Grade 3 for GCSE English or Maths at school you will undertake a resit in these subjects.

Our entry requirements for Level 1 are:

• Two GCSEs Grade 2 (E) including Maths or English

or

• Entry 3 Maths and English Functional Skills

We can also consider successful completion of any Entry 3 or another Level 1 vocational qualification.

You will need to attend an informal interview. Please bring a recent school report and record of attendance.

This is a one-year, full-time course. You will be expected to attend College for three or four days a week.

During this course, you will be assessed in a variety of different ways to give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your skills throughout the year.

You could progress onto a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment.

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.

You will be required to purchase a kitchen and front of house uniform.

If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.