Global Hospitality Qualifications qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 24 Oct 2023

Based on feedback from the industry, we have updated our global hospitality qualifications to reflect the skills and competencies required by employers.

Our refreshed global hospitality qualifications evolved to ensure learners are fully equipped for the modern workplace. They were co-created with industry experts and with Worldchefs to reflect the skills and competencies required by employers around the world.

These qualifications cover transferable as well as job role specific skills, set out by employers, offering a holistic approach to training learners to be work ready. Sustainability awareness is now a key part of the offer, addressing a critical challenge for the hospitality industry globally.

As part of our innovative approach we have included digital badges as a key feature of the new qualifications. Learners who complete their qualifications will receive a digital badge in addition to their City & Guilds certificate. They can share their digital badge online via social media showcasing their qualification achievement and the skills they can offer.

By incorporating the latest industry trends and technology, our new global qualifications will make City & Guilds graduates ready for the world of work, wherever they are in the world, taking their first step towards a successful career in hospitality.

These qualifications are ideal for those looking to start or develop their careers in hospitality. They cover both transferable and job role specific skills, set out by employers, ensuring candidates become work ready not only for a specific role but for a career in the hospitality industry.

Available to deliver in the following:

Ireland
International

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

General Information

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications centres will need to provide their learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Level 2

The Level 2 Diplomas are for candidates who wish to work in hospitality and already have knowledge of the basic principles of the hospitality industry, or who can demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to develop their skills and knowledge to work in this diverse and growing industry.

Qualifications available at this level are:

Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts – Food Preparation (8064-01)
Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts – Patisserie (8064-02)
Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (8064-03)
Level 2 Diploma in Housekeeping Services (8064-04)
Level 2 Diploma in Reception Services (8064-05)

Candidates will be required to display both practical skills and the associated knowledge to complete the assessments and achieve the qualifications.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

On completion of this qualification candidates may progress into employment or onto the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts and Supervision (8064-06)

Candidates can progress in the industry.

Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (8064-01)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts - Patisserie (8064-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts - Patisserie

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (8064-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Housekeeping Services (8064-04)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026 Supportive services: SmartScreen

8064-04 Level 2 Diploma in Housekeeping Services

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Reception Services (8064-05)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026 Supportive services: SmartScreen

Level 2 Diploma in Reception Services

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

The Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts and Supervision (8064-06) is for candidates who have gained experience as a chef and wish to extend their knowledge of the planning and monitoring of operations and staff within the kitchen environment and broaden their overall knowledge of operating successfully within the wider hospitality industry.

Candidates will be required to display both practical skills and the associated knowledge to complete the assessments and achieve the qualification.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Candidates can progress within in the industry.

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts and Supervision (8064-06)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026 Supportive services: SmartScreen

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts and Supervision

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Additional information for centres

SMARTSCREEN IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUALIFICATION

SmartScreen is our online portal for tutor, assessors and learners that provides unit-specific support materials and tutor forums to complement the delivery and learning experience

Visit Smartscreen.co.uk >

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to walled-garden.com and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

8064 Level 2

Additional documents

Optional Logbooks

Assessment materials

Centre documents

8064 Level 3

Additional documents

8064-06 Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts and Supervision Logbook pdf 1 MB 07 Apr 2021

Assessment materials

Centre documents

8064-06 L3 Adv Dip in Culinary Arts and Supervision Qualification handbook v2 pdf 531 KB 11 Nov 2021

Global Hospitality Qualifications (8064)