Level 1 Award/Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (QCF)

Entry Requirements:
•  An Entry Certificate in Skills for Working Life or Life Skills or other Entry Level
•  An appropriate standard of literacy and numeracy

•  Related interests and experiences

Programme Outline:
Enrolling on the Level 1 in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry gives learners the opportunity to achieve a nationally-recognised Level 1 vocationally-specific qualification.

Examples of units of study include ‘Introduction to the Hospitality Industry’; ‘Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry’; ‘Introduction to Healthy Eating’; ‘Front Office Operations’.

There are three pathways to the Level 1 in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry dependent on entry qualifications and experiences:

Level 1 Award in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry(QCF)
This is a 10-credit programme where you will be provided with an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge that may be required for employment in the Hospitality sector.

Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry(QCF)
This is a 14-credit programme, which extends the work-related focus from the Level 1 Award (QCF) programme and covers some of the knowledge and practical skills required for employment in the Hospitality sector. The Level 1 Certificate offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about the vocational area that they wish to learn more about.

Duration:
Start dates for these programmes are flexible, with completion usually achieved within two years.

Progression:
On successful completion of the Level 1 in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry learners may consider progressing to a Level 2  programme or vocationally relevant qualification.