Level 3 Diploma in Supervision & Beverage Service

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If you want to gain a management qualification in hospitality or continue on to Higher Education, this qualification will provide you with a solid foundation to build on through appropriate supervisory or first line management experience. Employment can be found in restaurants, hotels, cruiser liners, armed forces or even provide you with skills to set up your own catering business. Successful completion of the course will enable progression to a supervisory role or access into university.

Level 2 Food and Beverage qualification or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, we will accept students with suitable experience.

The course will develop your skills and knowledge for a career in the hospitality industry.

Learners will gain the skills and techniques required to supervise a team, manage hospitality events and deliver a high level of service to guests and customers.

You'll be guided by expert teachers in a live hospitality environment to give you a real understanding of this vibrant industry.

The units studied include:

• Team leadership and development
• Understanding business operations
• Types of hospitality
• Business and finance
• Supervising different types of food & beverage service
• Supervising the restaurant
• Reception
• Beverage and cocktails
• Barista skills
• Legislation & regulation
• Gastronomy and dining
• Current trends
• Health & Safety.

You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a grade 4 or above.

Assessment is portfolio based with practical and written observations underpinning knowledge throughout the year. Evidence is gathered from your practical and theoretical classes. In practical sessions, you will be required to critically assess your own service standards along with continual feedback from your tutor. Peer assessment is also used to develop your classical skills and your general practice.

Every Level 3 student will be expected to develop skills in supervising and managing a small team. This is assessed through observation, peer teaching and feedback from your tutor.

Our Level 3 course will equip you to progress onto a higher education course, an apprenticeship or trainee management roles.

We work extensively to develop your skills and knowledge by providing in-house and external competitions and workshops throughout the year.

Our links with the catering industry will provide you with great job opportunities.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk