Hospitality Apprenticeship - Intermediate Level 2

Hospitality is one of the fastest growing industries, providing a wide range of job opportunities such as chefs, housekeepers, waiting staff, bar staff, bakers, kitchen porters and many more. The training involved could include professional cookery, food and drink service or hospitality supervision. Working safely with regard to colleagues and customers and dealing with customers and documentation. Example job roles include: *Team Member *Waiter/Waitress *Silver Service Waiter or Waitress *Housekeeper *Kitchen Assistant *Bar Person/ Cellar Person *Chambermaid *Receptionist *Room Attendant (Housekeeping) Skills and attributes you need: *Well presented and polite *Motivated to succeed within the hospitality industry *Willingness to learn and apply that learning in the workplace *Willing to work as part of a team *Willing to work unsociable hours and weekends Qualifications you will gain: There are a number of elements to an apprenticeship and this is called the framework. The apprenticeship framework has three main strands - technical element, competence based element and skills element. For this apprenticeship the qualifications will be:- Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles. Choose one of the following routes: * Food and Beverage Service * Professional Cookery * Housekeeping * Front of House Reception NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Hospitality Services or Level 2 in Professional Cookery Functional Skills at Level 1 in English and Mathematics In addition you will also study Employee Rights and Responsibilities and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Assessment: Depending upon the route or pathway you decide, you will usually be required to compile an online portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and competence and for many of these routes assessments will take place in the workplace. An assessor will guide and support you to achieve this qualification. Is this for me? Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16 years of age, whether you are just leaving school, seeking to start a new career or are moving into a new role with your existing employer that requires new skills. As an apprentice you will earn a salary, whilst working alongside experienced colleagues at work and studying for your qualification. Length of Apprenticeship: A minimum of 12-18 months to complete For more information please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563457.

Three GCSEs Grades A - D including English and Mathematics. All applicants are assessed at interview to ensure correct level of study. Prior qualifications or experiences in a relevant job will be taken into consideration.

Progression onto the Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Advanced Apprenticeship.

Gloucestershire College were awarded the 'Gloucestershire Apprenticeships Provider of the Year' Award at the inaugural Gloucestershire Apprenticeship Awards in 2012. We are the largest apprenticeship training provider in the county and currently work with over 1100 apprentices.

An apprentice said 'I feel that my apprenticeship has opened my eyes to the realities of working in the hospitality industry, and has prepared me for the world of work in a way that wouldn’t have been possible through an academic qualification. The kitchen world is different to any other place I’ve ever been or worked in - it’s such a great, crazy industry that no one can explain or prepare you for without you finding out for yourself.'

Please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563457 for more information