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L1 Award in an Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (14-16)

Study Area: 14-16
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Part Time

Course Overview

If you have a passion for food and would like a career in professional cookery, this year-long, nationally recognised qualification, will help you develop the skills and knowledge that this fast-paced industry requires.

You will train in our professional standard kitchens, studying techniques in preparing and cooking different kinds of dishes and investigating their cookery methods. You’ll also gain an insight to the hospitality and catering industry as well as health & safety and food safety.

This is an exciting course that will give you the skills, confidence and motivation to work in an industry that is increasingly popular. The units are designed for you to gain the basic skills and knowledge to work in any professional kitchen.

All learners will study GCSE Maths alongside this course.

Below is a taste of some of the skill units you will achieve:

  • Basic Food Preparation and cooking
  • Front Office Operations
  • Using Kitchen Equipment
  • Food and Beverage Service Skills
  • Assisting at a Hospitality event

Start Date

September 2026

Entry Requirements & Interview Process

No previous qualifications required, however, applicants are asked to bring in a portfolio of work in Maths and English at the initial meeting and be expected to be working at a minimum of high Entry 3 or Level 1 in Maths before starting the course. This will be measured at the initial assessment in the Admissions process.

L1 Award in an Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (14-16)

Study Area: 14-16
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Part Time
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