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Hospitality and catering
We offer a whole host of hospitality and catering qualifications including professional cookery, food safety, butlering, bartending, barista skills and more. See below for more information.
Qualifications
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Type: QCF Duration: Six months to two years Accredited to: 03/12/2014 Demonstrate that you have the skills to succeed in a career in a range of food operation roles with these City & Guilds qualifications.
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Type: QCF Duration: 6 months to 3 years Accredited to: 31/01/2015 Demonstrate that you have the skills to succeed in a career in food manufacturing with these City & Guilds Diplomas.
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Type: VRQ Duration: 1-2 years Kick start your successful career in catering with these City & Guilds qualifications.
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Type: VRQ Duration: 3-6 months Demonstrate that you have the skills to succeed in a career in occupational health with these City & Guilds Diplomas.
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Type: HLQ Duration: TBC Get the skills to manage staff, resources, food hygiene and more in the hospitality and catering industry with a Hospitality and Catering Advanced Professional Certificate.
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Type: HLQ Duration: TBC Accredited to: 31/08/2010 Keep your hospitality or catering business running smoothly with the essential skills you need as a manager or owner-manager.
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Type: VRQ Duration: 1-2 days Accredited to: 31/01/2015 This qualification will enable you to be aware of the risks and preventative steps to take to reduce the possibility of developing contact dermatitis.
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Type: QCF Duration: 1 - 2 years Accredited to: 31/07/2012 Get recognition for your skills in working on beer, soda or other beverage dispensers with the Certificate or Diploma in Drinks Dispense Systems.
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Type: QCF Duration: Up to one year Accredited to: 31/07/2013 This qualification provides the ideal introduction to this diverse and interesting industry.
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Type: NVQ Duration: N/a Kick start a successful career in hospitality and catering with this City & Guilds NVQ.
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Type: NVQ Duration: N/a Show you've got the right skills and knowledge for a successful career in hospitality and catering with this City & Guilds NVQ.
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Type: NVQ Duration: Varies Accredited to: 31/07/2010 Want to be the next Gordon Ramsay or Gary Rhodes? If you work in a kitchen, a Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery could be a step towards your own Michelin star.
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Type: Vocational Duration: 1 - 2 years Accredited to: 31/07/2013 Give your career in catering a boost - get the skills you need to improve your career prospects with the Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles.
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Type: QCF Duration: Varies Accredited to: 31/07/2013 Boost your career as a successful chef - get the advanced cookery skills you need with a Diploma in Professional Cookery.
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End Registration date for 7107-03 & 7107-83 is 31/12/2013 and End Certification date is 31/12/201471011Award in Providing a healthier school meals services
Type: Vocational Accredited to: End Registration date for 7107-03 & 7107-83 is 31/12/2013 and End Certification date is 31/12/2014 This qualification has been specifically designed for school caterers and will provide them with the knowledge that will enable them to deliver a healthier school meals service.
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Type: QCF Duration: Short course Accredited to: 30/04/2013 Learn to prepare drinks and deliver a welcoming customer experience with the International Award in Barista Skills.
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Type: QCF Duration: Varies Accredited to: 31/07/2013 Gain the skills and confidence you need to deliver a great dining experience with the Diploma or Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
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Type: VRQ Duration: 1 day Accredited to: 31/07/2011 Gain the skills that let you hold a personal licence or work in a licensed premises in Scotland.
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Type: Vocational Duration: TBC Accredited to: 30/04/2013 Get the specialist skills to work as a butler in prestigious establishments with a Diploma for Butlers.
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Type: QCF Duration: Flexible Accredited to: 31/12/2013 Learn to prepare and serve cocktails with the Award in Professional Bartending.
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Type: QCF Duration: TBC Accredited to: 31/12/2013 Launch your career in the hospitality industry - get the skills you need to find your first job with the Award in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry.
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Type: QCF Duration: Flexible on the job. Accredited to: 31/03/2011 Give your hospitality career a boost - get the leadership skills you need to get a more senior job with the Award in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Principles.
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Type: QCF Duration: 1-2 years Accredited to: 31/07/2013 Demonstrate that you have the skills to succeed in a career as a pastry chef with these City & Guilds Certificates and Diplomas.
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Type: QCF Duration: Varies Accredited to: 31/07/2013 Prepare for a career in hospitality - from hotel reception work to housekeeping to cooking or serving food, you can get qualified and get started with a Certificate in Hospitality
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Type: QCF Duration: TBC Expand on your food, beverage and cookery skills with an NVQ in Hospitality and Catering.
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Type: QCF Duration: 1 year Accredited to: 31/07/2013 Improve your chef skills or focus on sweets, cakes and desserts with an NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery.
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Type: N/SVQ Duration: 1-2 years Demonstrate that you have the skills to succeed in a range of careers in hospitality and catering with these City & Guilds qualifications.
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Type: QCF Duration: TBC Accredited to: 30/09/2013 Take on new responsibilities at work - get the skills you need to manage all aspects of food safety with the Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering.
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End Registration date for 7107-03 & 7107-83 is 31/12/2013 and End Certification date is 31/12/201472473Hospitality Supervision
Type: NVQ Accredited to: End Registration date for 7107-03 & 7107-83 is 31/12/2013 and End Certification date is 31/12/2014 This qualification is available at level 3
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Type: QCF Duration: Flexible on the job. Accredited to: 31/07/2013 Get ahead in your hospitality career - get the leadership and management skills you need for a more senior job with the Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership.
Hospitality and catering guide (pdf, 1.38mb)
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Support materials (pdf, 0.76mb)
Download information about support materials for our hospitality and catering qualifications.
Professional cookery launch
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Pastry chef and chocolatier case study
Michael's success in the Confectionary and Baking qualification launched his career at one of the country's leading patisseries.
Transfer from HAB to City & Guilds
Information for centres and candidates on the transfer process from HAB to City & Guilds.
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