Why Study This Course?
This entry-level vocational three-day programme is designed for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are interested in developing practical skills for the Hospitality and Catering industry. Delivered over three full days (9:30am–3:30pm), the course provides a supportive, engaging, and hands-on learning environment where learners develop skills in food preparation, working safely in a kitchen, serving customers, cleaning, clearing, and working as part of a team.
Alongside vocational learning, learners will build confidence in English, Maths, and Digital skills through meaningful real-life activities linked to Hospitality and Catering. The course also supports the development of communication, teamwork, problem-solving, confidence, and independence skills that are essential for the workplace.
Learners will have the opportunity to work towards a Level 1 Health & Safety qualification (RQF), gaining valuable knowledge, skills, and behaviours that support progression into further learning, supported internships, volunteering, or employment within the Hospitality sector.
This programme also acts as a pre-cursor to working in Catering, helping learners explore future career pathways and prepare for progression onto further Catering and Hospitality courses or entry-level roles within the industry.
-Build practical skills for Hospitality environments
-Develop confidence working in a kitchen and working with customers in a range of settings
-Improve teamwork, communication, and social interaction skills
-Gain experience in food preparation, serving, cleaning, and workplace routines
-Develop independence and workplace readiness skills
-Improve English, Maths, and Digital skills through practical real-life activities
-Learn safe working practices within a kitchen environment
-Introduction to the Hospitality industry
-Basic food preparation and kitchen skills
-Working safely and hygienically in a kitchen environment
-Understanding Health & Safety in Hospitality settings
-Preparing and serving simple food and drinks
-Cleaning, clearing, and maintaining work areas
-Developing customer service and communication skills
-Working as part of a team in practical activities
-Building confidence and independence in workplace situations
-Developing problem-solving and organisational skills
-English, Maths, and Digital skills linked to Hospitality tasks
-Understanding workplace expectations, routines, and responsibilities
-Working towards a Level 1 Health & Safety qualification (RQF)
-Exploring progression routes into Catering, Hospitality, volunteering, and employment
Classroom based face to face teaching
Complete an Initial Assessment via MS Forms or in hard copy. Return to Supported Learning. Attend an interview with a member of Supported Learning Team
Assessment is via a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievement of personalised learning goals. Next Steps: Working in Catering