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Hospitality & Catering

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry - Level Entry 3 (September 2025 start)

Start Date: 01/09/2025
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 24/06/2026
End Time: 17:00
Day(s): Monday to Friday
Site: College Main Site

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Course Overview

This introductory qualification forms part of foundation learning and is intended for learners who wish to explore their interest in the hospitality and catering sector. It will help them develop knowledge and skills towards independent living and learning and gain an insight about the industry, by encouraging them to learn, develop and practise basic catering and food safety skills and to develop relevant background knowledge required for employment and / or career progression in the hospitality sector.

Work Experience & Industry Placements

Learners will participate in some Internal work experience within our training kitchens and restaurants, this will enable them to gain some valuable transferable skills, building resilience, confidence and vital communications skills.

Qualification Gained

The Qualification gained is a City and Guilds Entry 3 Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry.

After The Course

This course can lead to the Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery or other E3 or Level 1 programmes across college.
Completion of this course is not a guaranteed pre requisite for entry to these higher level programmes and an initial assessment and interview is required to establish suitability.

What Will I Learn

This introductory qualification forms part of foundation learning and is intended for learners who wish to explore their interest in the hospitality and catering sector. It will help them develop knowledge and skills towards independent living and learning, whilst gaining an insight about the industry. Learners will develop and practise basic catering and food safety skills and develop relevant knowledge required for employment and / or career progression in the hospitality sector.

English And Maths

English and Maths will be developed alongside the programme. Learners will be expected to attend all English and Maths lessons that will be timetabled across the week. We will also embed contextualised maths relating to the hospitality industry within the course content.

How To Apply

Please apply online at Yeovil College and search for Entry 3 and hospitality programmes.

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