Professional Food and Beverage Services — VRQ Level 1 Award
Catering, Bakery and Patisserie
Course ID: 173701
Course Year: 24/25
Course Details
- You can progress to higher qualifications to boost your skills and employability.
- Perfect for students who wish to pursue a career in the hospitality sector.
- Access guidance and support from our dedicated and passionate teaching team.
- Study in an inclusive, respectful and friendly learning environment.
- VRQ Level 1 Certificate.
- Utilise our fantasic facilities and resources to reach your full learning potential.
What to expect from the course
- This qualification will benefit you if you want to work in front of house within a hospitality environment.
The qualification covers all aspects of food and beverage service, it will deliver the key skills required to ensure you will have a thorough understanding of the role and expectations that any future employer will expect of you.
You’ll learn essential skills in food service, handling payments, bookings, serving hot and cold beverages, food safety, bar service and menu design.
On this course you will do enrichment activities, visit hotels, have the opportunity to develop skills ready for Level 2 course.
On successful completion of this qualification it is recommended you progress on to the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service.
Qualifications
VRQ Level 1 Certificate in introduction to Professional Food and Beverage Services
Why study with us?
The college has experts teaching you front of house skills who are passionate about developing you to be the best. Whilst on the course you will participate in work experience and be offered a wide range of enrichment opportunities for you to develop your skills further, previously we have had Liverpool Football Club showcasing both their kitchen and front of house teams to our students, we also have a visitor economy week were our front of house students have visited establishments around the city and have had guided tours of the Pullman Hotel and Titanic Hotel, we have even participated in a hotel takeover. Work experience is a fundamental part of the course and these work place skills will develop your skills and give you the confidence and skills to gain employment.
Student Benefits
Academy Bakery
The Academy Bakery is located on the Duke Street campus, producing a range of first class baked goods daily. These include artisan breads, patisserie and biscuits, as well as special occasion/novelty cakes by award-winning master-bakers. Students are offered a range of discounts throughout the year.
The Academy Bakery
Academy Hair and Beauty Salons
Duke Street is also home to The Academy Hair and Beauty salons. They offer generous student discounts on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments, at a fraction of high-street prices. These include styling, cutting, perming, highlights, facials, manicures, electrolysis and traditional and homeopathic massage.
The Academy Salons
Academy Restaurant
Duke Street campus is also home to the College’s Academy Restaurant. Often referred to by it’s customers as Liverpool’s hidden gem, the restaurant serves top class cuisine, at highly competitive prices. Food is expertly prepared by professional chef/tutors and young chefs in training and offers students a range of discounts at different times of the year.
The Academy Restaurant
Microsoft Office 365 - Free
When you become a student of the College you’ll receive full access to Microsoft Office 365. This allows you to install the software on your own computer and other devices at home, completely free of charge.
Onsite Sports Facilities/Fitness Suite
The college has excellent sports and fitness facilities at its Roscoe Street campus. Students pay a one-off membership fee for all year round usage of weekly supervised gym sessions, as well as access to a number of sporting clubs and events.
Career pathways
- Further progression onto a Level 2 course.
Achieving Food and Beverage Service qualifications can help you work in roles such as:
Catering/Restaurant manager
Sommelier/Wine waiter
Waiter/Waitress
We're here to help...
Contact us to discuss your application or find out more:
: 0151 252 3000: enquiry@liv-coll.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for 16-18 year olds.
Minimum entry requirements are good basic skills in English as you will be expected to take food orders, read wine labels and apply simple maths to calculate bills etc.
It would be desirable to have a reasonable skill level of using computers and word processing as great resources will be available for you to develop and enhance your skills in this area.
If you are unsure of the entry requirements, or if you don't meet the criteria, please contact our Careers Advice and Guidance team who will be happy to help you find the best option for you. Email careersadvice@liv-coll.ac.uk or call 0151 252 3607.
Fees
If you are 16-18 years old at the start of your course, studying at The City of Liverpool College is free. If you are aged between 19-23 and don’t already hold a qualification equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, and you need to study at Entry or Level 1 to progress to Level 2, you won't have to pay any fees for this course.
Aged 19 or over and unemployed or earning less than £21,225 a year? You may also qualify to join this course for free. To find out more, contact our admissions team on 0151 252 3000 or at applications@liv-coll.ac.uk.
Fee for24/25 is 822.00
In future years this fee may be subject to change.
