Food and Beverage Service Supervision – Level 3 Diploma

Level 3 | Duration: 1 Year | Start Date: September
Details: Various weekdays/times

What is this course about?
This daytime course is delivered over 2 – 3 days per week and meets the needs of learners who want to work as supervisors in front of house within a hospitality environment. You will gain valuable hands-on experience supervising other learners in our busy college restaurant, Scholars. Classes will consist of both 16-18 and adult students. 

Theory assignments will give you the underpinning knowledge to assist your understanding of the topics within practical areas, and reflective logs are used to build understanding, confidence and self-analyse your skill development.

Why choose this course?

• 100% pass rates
• Opportunities to work on local and national events
• Trained by highly qualified staff who have worked for international companies
• Opportunities to gain valuable work experience
• Opportunities to enter local and national competitions
• One of the fastest growing industries in the world

Entry Requirements:
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food & Beverage Services plus working at Level 2 on our college English assessment or a minimum GCSE grade C/4 or Level 2 English qualification. You will also have a college admissions interview.

What will this course lead on to?
You will have the opportunity to progress to university on courses such as event management or you may decide to progress into a wide choice of employment within the hospitality industry.

What will I learn on this course?
This course will allow you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and career progression in the hospitality sector. The qualification covers all aspects of food and beverage service supervision including legislation, gueridon service, general supervision, mixology and promotions. You will develop the key skills required by industry to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the role and expectations that any future employer will expect.

How will I be assessed?
During the programme you will be assessed by reflective logs, multiple choice questions and assignment work.

Are there any costs associated with the course?
You will be expected to purchase your full kitchen uniform, full restaurant uniform and basic set of knives which costs approximately £225 (cost TBC for 2024 – there may be help available with the cost of the kit/equipment).  The college will help you order these. Kits can be ordered in September.

Course fee: £5,421 – If you are 19 or over and studying a level 3 qualification you may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan. These loans will cover the full course fee for the duration of your course.

Click here for more information about the Advanced Learner Loan.

Facilities:
You will learn in our Centre of Excellence in Catering and Hospitality and will work in a range of kitchens, including newly refurbished production kitchen with ceramic cookers, wok, larder kitchen and pastry kitchen. Part of your studies will include preparing and cooking dishes for our very popular restaurant Scholars. All practical sessions will help give you the practical skills, confidence and the overview of what the catering and hospitality industry can offer.