What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification provides a basic, introductory set of knowledge and skills, relevant to hospitality and catering. It is anticipated that this qualification will be of specific relevance to:
• unemployed adults needing to demonstrate their interest in and commitment to a particular vocational area to potential employers, particularly where further work-based training will be on offer.
• learners of any age who have been disengaged with learning and need a short introduction at Entry level before progressing straight to a larger certificate or diploma at level 1.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
This qualification provides a basic, introductory set of knowledge and skills, relevant to hospitality and catering. Mandatory units include:
• Introduction to the hospitality industry
• Customer service in the hospitality industry
• Food hygiene and safety
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award and Certificate. Learners should take the Award if they need only a small amount of focused learning in hospitality and catering before progressing to employment (with further training where possible) or to a Level 1 qualification, as illustrated in the target learner profiles provided above.
Which sector does this qualification support?
This qualification could lead to an entry-level role in hospitality and catering such as porter, housekeeping assistant, kitchen assistant.
What are the progression options?
Learners can progress to a Level 1 certificate or diploma in Hospitality and Catering, including Gateway Qualifications’ Level 1 Certificate and Diploma in Hospitality and Catering.
Progression & entry requirements
Learners do not need any prior qualifications or a specific level of attainment to take this qualification. It is available to learners of any age
