Catering and Hospitality Apprenticeship

An Apprenticeship combines real work and learning. As an Apprentice you will usually spend 1 day a week in College and the rest of the week in your workplace.

Apprentices earn a wage and get experience whilst working towards a number of qualifications.

Example Job Roles as a Catering and Hospitality Apprentice

  • Kitchen and Catering Assistant
  • Chefs/Cook
  • Waiting Staff
  • Bar Staff
  • Restaurant and Catering Manager
  • Hotel and Accommodation Manager
  • Conference and Exhibition Manager
  • Hotel Porter

Progression Routes

A Catering and Hospitality Apprenticeship can open doors to a fantastic career! You could continue with your studies, undertaking degree level study at university after an Advanced Apprenticeship. Degrees such as Hotel Management, or Hospitality and Events Management are increasingly popular. You could also decide to study for a number of professional qualifications in your industry in order for you to progress within your career, or could retrain to become a Catering Teacher.

Apprenticeships available

Apprenticeship (Level 2)

Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D in a minimum of 3 subject areas (one of these must be English or Mathematics).

Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above in a minimum of 3 subject areas (one of these must be English or Mathematics).

 

Download Catering and Hospitality Factsheet here

How an Apprenticeship works

There are a number of elements to each Apprenticeship and this is called the framework. Each Apprenticeship framework has up to three main strands:

  • Competence based element
  • Technical element
  • Skills element

These strands are sometimes accompanied by additional qualifications to give the most relevant skills and knowledge required for the job.

Competence Element

Apprenticeship:

  • NVQ Level 2

Advanced:

  • NVQ Level 3

Options within the Framework

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Front of House Reception
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production and Cooking/Kitchen Service
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery

Technical Element

  • Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
  • Award in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food and Drink Service/Food Processing and Cooking)
  • Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery)

Skills Element

Apprenticeship:

  • Application of Number Level 1
  • Communication Level 1

Advanced:

  • Application of Number Level 2
  • Communication Level 2

Other Additional Study and Qualifications

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Case Study

Gary Entwistle

Gary joined Nelson and Colne College’s Apprenticeship Academy from Norden High School in Blackburn, where he is undertaking an NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery. He attends College on day release from his full-time position at The Fence Gate Inn, which is a highly acclaimed restaurant in Pendle.

Whilst studying his Apprenticeship, Gary was encouraged to enter the UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year Competition with another apprentice, Naem who also works at The Fence Gate Inn. The talented duo enjoyed great success, winning their regional heat against extremely strong competition and getting through to the grand finals!

Gary has great culinary ambitions, including a desire to work in a Michelin Starred restaurant and when asked what he would say to other young people who are deciding what to do next, he said, “always do your best and aim for the top!”

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