City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering
What is the Course About?
Learners will work towards achieving a Level 2 NVQ in Professional Cookery, alongside developing wider skills required for employment in the hospitality industry.
What subjects will I study?
• Food Safety
• Food Allergen Awareness
• Health & Safety in the Workplace
• Working as part of a hospitality team
• Customer care / create a positive impression / communication skills
• Correct service of food and drink
• Follow correct food safety when preparing, cooking, storing, holding and serving food
• Maintain, handle and clean knives
• Preparing, cooking and finishing vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, stocks, sauces, bread and dough products, and hot and cold desserts
Will I need a DBS check for this course?
No
Will I need any specific resources, uniform and/or kit?
•Food Service/Restaurant Uniform (Black Shirt, Black Trousers, Grey Apron, Grey Tie, Black Shoes)
•Chef Uniform (Hat, Jacket, Trousers, Apron, Non-Slip Shoes)
•Set of Professional Chef Knives
You will be invited to an applicant day to receive course information and a full kit list sometime between 22nd June to 2nd July – exact date to be confirmed.
What are the days and hours of the course?
16 - 18 hours per week. Your confirmed timetable will be given to you during induction week.
Will I undertake work experience as part of the course?
Yes
Opportunities to visit UCM
Useful links
Free school meals and transport
What are my progression and career options?
On successful completion, learners may progress to a Level 3 qualificationor move directly into employment within the industry.
How will I be assessed?
•Tutor observation of practical tasks in the training environment or workplace.
•Multiple choice knowledge tests, set by City & Guilds.
Assessment will only take place when the candidate feels confident and ready to be assessed.
Entry requirements
• A keen interest in Catering, Hospitality and Food Service
• Sufficient relevant work experience for mature learners
• A minimum of three GCSEs, grade D or above. You can re-sit English or Maths alongside this course if you have a D
Successful completion of UCM full time Level 1 Hospitality programme
GCSE English and Maths are desirable; however, applicants may also be accepted based on strong evidence of motivation and commitment to the hospitality and catering sector. This can include previous part-time work, volunteering, involvement in food or service-related activities, or any other examples that show a genuine desire to progress in this field.