BTEC Courses in Hospitality offered at Eastbury

Over the past five years, employment in the hospitality sector has increased faster than for the economy overall. The BTEC Nationals encourage the acquisition and development of the skills required by employers to fill the vacancies for this growth area.

The courses have been structured to allow learners to gain a wide range of skills from across the industry.

Level 2 course

BTEC First Diploma in Hospitality

This is a one year course for students who have achieved GCSE grades D – G. On successful completion of the course it is equivalent to four GCSE passes at Grade C. Progression can lead to level 3 courses and employment within the industry.

Students study six units that include, Exploring the Hospitality Industry, Customer Care in Hospitality, Safety in Hospitality, Planning and Running an event, Basic Culinary skills and serving Food and Drink. As part of the course students organise and run events within the school, they also go on trips to industry and complete two weeks of work experience in the industry.

Level 3 course

BTEC National Award, Certificate and Diploma in Hospitality

This is 2 a year course for students who have achieved five GCSE Grades A* - C or have completed the level 2 course. On successful completion it is the equivalent of 1 A level for the Award, 2 A levels for the Certificate and 3 A levels for the Diploma. Progression can lead to level 4 courses and employment within industry.

Students study five core units which are; The Hospitality Industry, Customer Care in Hospitality, Health, Safety and security in the Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Business Operations, Hospitality Team Leadership and Supervision. Plus seven specialist units which include Planning and managing an event, Food Service Operations, Kitchen Organisation and Food Safety and an Introduction to Contemporary Cuisine. As part of the course students organise and run events within the school, they also go on trips to industry and complete two weeks of work experience in the industry.

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