Course Overview

You need to be employed to start an Apprenticeship. Please visit our vacancy page or if you have an employer, please ensure you add full contact details of your employer within your application. If you are unable to secure employment, you could enrol on a full-time study programme and transfer to an Apprenticeship at a later date. Please apply for a full-time course as your second option.

This course is for those who wish to be employed in the food, drink and hospitality industry. There are many job roles that apply to the hospitality industry including barista, bar staff, waiter/waitress, cook, housekeeper, receptionist, concierge, event organiser. This qualification provides specialist training in each area.

Click here to view the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education Standard for this course.

Assessment Methods

You will be continually assessed in the workplace and build an evidence log book showing your general development and within your core specialism. At the end of the course there are four exams including an observation, business project, professional discussion and multiple choice test.

Progression Options

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may move into employment as a Barista Maestro, General Manager or Manager of food and beverage, events, kitchen, reception or housekeeping.