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Hospitality (Foundation) | Level 1 | P10056

How to study

Full Time

Start Date

September 2024

Duration

1 Year

Location

Burton Town Centre Campus

Course overview

During your first year, you will build your professional skills and thought processes, allowing you to develop your skills and understand what it takes to work in this rewarding industry.

This course covers food preparation and cooking, as well as food and beverage service. You will develop skills that equip you to work within a professional kitchen or restaurant, including knife skills, food safety, presentation and serving of food, working with a wide selection of food types and learning how to become a barista.

Our fully equipped facilities include the Mulberry Bistro and Fine Dining Restaurant, alongside a purpose-built skills kitchen.
Fees and Costs
Educational entitlements or fee concessions are solely based on the individual programme and nationally set eligibility criteria. To see if you qualify for fee concessions then please visit the 'what will I pay' section of our website. You may be surprised what you are entitled to!
- Course Fees Examination & Registrations
- 16-18 School Leaver info FREE Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19-23 Educational Entitlement info FREECourse fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Part Funded info £362.00 Course fee £54.26Exam & Registration fee
- 19+ Fully Funded info FREECourse fee Included Exam & Registration fee
- 24+ Fully Funded info £724.00Course fee £54.26 Exam & Registration fee
- Full Cost info £724.00Course fee £54.26Exam & Registration fee
16-18 School Leaver

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 and not currently in full-time education with another provider, your full-time course will be provided for free.

If you are aged 19 to 24 years and have an active EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) with high-cost Additional Learning Support needs, and agreed local authority funding, your full-time course will be provided for free.
19-23 Educational Entitlement

Educational entitlement is available on eligible government funded programmes where you meet at least one of the following criteria:
- You are aged 19 to 23 years at the start of your course, having previously only completed qualifications at or below Level 1, and you are intending to study a funded Entry Level or Level 1 programme as a step up to a Level 2.
- You are aged 19 to 23 years at the start of your course, and do not hold a full Level 2 qualification and are looking to study a funded eligible, full Level 2 programme.
- You are aged 19 to 23 years at the start of your course, having previously only completed qualifications at Level 2 and looking to study a funded eligible, first full Level 3 programme.
- You are aged 19 years and over (excluding apprentices), looking to study GCSE English or Maths, and do not have grades 4 - 9 or A*- C in these subjects already.
19+ Part Funded

Part fee concessions are available on eligible government funded programmes where the individual meets the following criteria:
- Aged 19 or older on 31st August 2022
- You are 19 years or over and looking to study a funded eligible, full Level 2 which meets the skills needs of the local labour market.
- You are 19 years or over and looking to study a funded eligible, full Level 2 and you already hold a full Level 2 qualification
19+ Fully Funded

Full fee concession is available on eligible government funded programmes where you meet at least one of the following criteria:
- You are 19 years or over and looking to study a funded eligible, full Level 2 which meets the skills needs of the local labour market and you are in receipt of an eligible wider benefit.
- You are 19 years and over and studying up to and including Level 2 and have an annual gross salary totalling under £18,525. Evidence of income will be needed in the form of a wage slip dated within 3 months of the start of the course or a contract of employment that clearly states your gross income.
24+ Fully Funded

Learners aged 24+ who already hold a Level 3 qualification and at the start of their programme earn below £18,525 or are unemployed (in receipt of Benefits) and studying an eligible Level 3 qualification are entitled to a 100% fee remission as part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer. The learner must be enrolling on a qualification listed in the Education Skills Funding Agency’s (EFSA) National Skills Fund Qualification offer 2022/2023. View eligible courses here
Full Cost

Where an individual does not meet the eligibility criteria to receive a full or part concession, or the programme which they wish to study is not eligible to receive government funding then the full cost of the programme must be covered by the individual.

Please contact one of our financial support team to obtain the full programme costing.

Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk

Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472

Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub

Further information regarding fee, changes and funding entailment can be found in the College annual fees policy.
- Further Education & Skills Fees Policy
- Higher Education Fees Policy
Accepted payment methods include:
- Payment in full or via scheduled instalments (direct debit, debit/credit cards or cash)
- Employer/sponsor pays the full cost course fees
- Advanced Learner Loan (Indicated, eligible Level 3 programmes)
- Student finance England Loan (Indicated, eligible Higher Education programmes)
Payment methods
- Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash) accepted
- Employer Sponsored accepted
- Direct Debit Instalments accepted
- Advanced Learning Loan accepted
- Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted
For International Learners

Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk

Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472

Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub
Just drop-in, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Disclaimer

Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.
Entry requirements

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 1 or an equivalent qualification
How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed practically within a realistic working environment and complete either assignments or online tests to assess knowledge and understanding.
What can I do next?

You can progress to a Level 2 Hospitality or Catering qualification or an apprenticeship.
English & Maths

Being confident with maths and English is not only important for everyday life but it’s expected as standard in the world of work. We’re committed to ensuring our learners have the full range of skills that universities and employers are looking for. If you haven’t yet achieved grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths and are aged between 16-18 years, you will continue to study these by undertaking a GCSE re-sit programme or appropriate stepping stone qualifications in addition to your vocational learning programme.
Uniform

As part of your course, you will be required to purchase an industry related uniform and/or kit. Please find details of industry related uniforms in the Student Life section of the website.

If you live independently and are in receipt of certain means tested benefits in your own right or live in a low-income household, you may be eligible for one of our grants. To see a full detail of financial support and eligibility criteria, including financial support application forms please visit the financial support section of our website. Alternatively, please drop in to the Learner Services Hub to see the Financial Co-ordinator, who will be able to talk you through what financial support is available to help with purchasing the kit or uniform for your course. For more information on Financial Support, please contact our Financial Support Team on 01283 494757 or email financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk.
Work Experience

We believe that the best way to get a real sense of your chosen industry is to try it out for yourself! That’s why all of our full time study programme courses include relevant industry work experience. It shows future employers you’ve got what it takes and are motivated to succeed. Not only does it look good on your CV, but it’s an opportunity to build up your confidence and industry contacts. Our Employment Hub works with over 500 local employers to ensure all students on full time study programmes have a high quality and meaningful work placement. So not only do you gain valuable work experience, it helps you decide on your future options, from choosing the right university course to finding the right employer. Work experience is a chance to you to spend time on an employer’s premises, observing the workplace, undertaking tasks (under supervision) alongside team members and learning the skills and behaviours needed at work. It’s designed to bridge the gap between your education and the world of work. It can help you to become aware of jobs you have not previously thought of, inform your career choices, develop your skills and help you gain the attitudes and behaviours expected at work. For more information on Work Experience, please contact our Employment Hub on 01283 494599 or email employmenthub@bsdc.ac.uk.

Apply now!

“I entered a Young Chef of the Year competition and won third place. It was a great chance to show off my skills.”

Daniel Newton, Level 1 Catering & Hospitality, Professional Chef

“I had the chance to work as Bistro Manager and I loved it! The course has shown me what it takes to run your own business.”

Gabriella Harazinova, Level 3 Hospitality, Bistro owner

More information on Catering & Hospitality

These industries are some of the largest in the world and organisations are always in need of skilled professionals. When you choose one of our catering and hospitality courses, you will study the course as part of an exciting programme designed to prepare you for success in employment or further study.

Contact Details

Burton and South Derbyshire College
Tel: 01283 494400

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