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Professional Cookery, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Developing Skills in Events, Hospitality and Travel Level 4

Campus Granton Campus

Qualification No Qualification

Study mode Full time

Start date Jan 2025

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Course overview

This 18-week course has been designed to give you an excellent introduction to the Events, Hospitality and Travel industry. The course is interactive and practical, designed to develop excellent customer service and organisational skills, and discover dynamic employability subjects and enhance your career prospects. Students will also participate in a variety of industry visits.

Our students will also be involved in hosting Events and working in our Student Cafes to gain a realistic working environment to assist them with employment.

What you will learn

  • Cafe Supervision
  • Counter and take away service
  • Customer Service in Hospitality
  • Events Organisation
  • Global Airline Destination
  • Working in the Hospitality Industry

Placement information

  • You will work alongside our staff in the catering cafes and college restaurants, given them hands-on experience working in a realistic environment.

How the course is assessed

  • You will be assessed through a variety of practical and written assignments

Number of days per week

  • 3 days per week for 18 weeks (20 Hours of learning)

Entry requirements

  • You must be able to work at SCQF Level 3
  • Have an interest in working within the events, hospitality and travel industry  
  • Demonstrate good communication skills and team working.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You will attend an information session to discuss the course after application and be given the chance to ask any additional questions.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELT's 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

This course is designed as employability and employer-led course and would not normally lead to progression onto a higher-level course. Individual performance would be considered if a student wished to progress onto a higher level Hospitality or Travel and Tourism course.

Career options

  • Working in the Hospitality and Events industry
  • Working towards a career in Travel and Ground Force Services 

 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Granton Campus Full time 20/01/25

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