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Advanced Certificate: Hospitality and Events

This highly practical course provides hands-on experience within our purpose-built training restaurant. You will develop strong communication and customer service skills through real customer-facing roles, gaining experience in bar work, cocktail menu development, lunch menu service and the planning and delivery of seven-course tasting menus. Building confidence across all aspects of event and hospitality operations, you will also have opportunities to plan and deliver your own events using the College’s state-of-the-art food and beverage facilities. Designed for a fast-paced and dynamic industry, the programme equips you with the practical skills, knowledge and motivation needed to progress into supervisory or junior management positions.

Course information

Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Duration:

  • One year full time. Timetable includes a Thursday evening.
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Who is this course for?

  • The course is ideal for you if you have previously studied Hospitality and Events, as well as those beginning your journey in the industry.

What skills will I learn?

  • Digital skills
  • Practical Skills for Food Service & Bar
  • Enterpreneural skills
  • Employability skills
  • Customer Care
  • Organisational leadership
  • Team working

What will I study?

  • Food and Beverage service
  • Food Service Styles
  • Barista skills
  • Event Organising
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Working Front of House
  • Event Costing: An Introduction

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Hospitality Operations

What career opportunities are there?

  • Food & Beverage Supervisor
  • Events Assistant or Co-ordinator
  • Banqueting Assistant
  • Festival and Live Event Assistant