This qualification is aimed at students who may have future aspirations or interests in the hospitality and catering sector, showing them the potential it has to offer in terms of a career or further study, supporting progression to employment. As Britain's fourth largest industry and accounting for 10% of our total workforce the hospitality and catering sector includes bars, restaurant, hotels, airlines, sports venues and hospitals to name a few, and offers exciting and varied prospects– especially to the 18-24 age group who fill the majority of these roles.

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The course gives students the opportunity to develop a range of specialist and general skills suiting all students who may have an interest in the practical side of cooking, as well as how to prepare tasty, nutritiously balanced meals in a safe and hygienic environment.