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Catering &
Hospitality

Why Choose Catering & Hospitality?

The catering and hospitality industry in Northern Ireland is exciting, diverse and always evolving. Always full of wonderful career opportunities, it is one of the most vibrant and rewarding industries to work in today. In fact, with an estimated 1.4 associated jobs across the country, catering and hospitality accounts for five per cent of total UK employment.

At South West College, learners are provided with a wide range of knowledge and skills across a variety of specialist areas including professional cookery, customer service, food and beverage service, and management and leadership.

If you put the effort into this career, you can go anywhere you can do anything, the world is literally your oyster

James Robertson

Catering And Hospitality Courses

Check out the wide range of Catering and Hospitality courses we have available for application this year.

Catering & Hospitality Courses

Open University Foundation Degree in the Professional Practice and Management of Culinary Arts HLA

Dungannon Enniskillen Higher Education Catering & Hospitality Level 5 Part-Time

This course throws open the kitchen door and explores the principles and practices of a modern 21st century kitchen environment. You will be taken on a journey which will define your career options and open up the full scope of the world of culinary arts and what it has to offer. It will also prepare you for, or support you in, a leadership role. The course content will give practical skills an...

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FDQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Chef (Traineeship)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Apprenticeships Catering & Hospitality Level 2 Full-Time

Are you an enthusiastic person who loves a challenge and likes to be in a busy, lively and people focused environment? A Professional Chef Diploma may suit you if you have some basic skills or experience with food, or may just have a genuine interest in learning more about cooking as a career. This course will allow you to develop the practical, industry relevant skills which will equip you wit...

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Open University Foundation Degree in the Professional Practice and Management of Culinary Arts

Dungannon Enniskillen Higher Education Catering & Hospitality Level 5 Full-Time Part-Time

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Breads, Cakes and Bakes

Omagh Further Education Catering & Hospitality Level 1 Part-Time

This is a home bakery programme to introduce you to simple cakes and breads for family and friends.

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RSPH Level 2 Award in Food Safety & Hygiene

Dungannon Enniskillen Further Education Catering & Hospitality Level 2 Part-Time

This qualification covers the principles of food hygiene for food handlers working in either a catering or retail environment

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RSPH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety & Hygiene

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Catering & Hospitality Level 3 Part-Time

This qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors of food handlers within the catering and hospitality industry. Holders will gain a knowledge of food safety and food hygiene, enabling them to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

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City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Catering & Hospitality Level 3 Full-Time

Do you love working with people who want to deliver outstanding customer experiences and do you want to lead a team of people to be the best they can be? How would you like a great career in one of the most interesting and dynamic industries in the world. The driving force behind great hospitality is great hospitality management and the industry needs the right people to lead teams and individuals...

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OCN NI Level 2 Diploma for the Hospitality and Tourism Team Member - Traineeship/Apprenticeship

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Apprenticeships Catering & Hospitality Level 2 Full-Time

This exciting new course has been designed by Hospitality and Tourism employers to allow learners to sample across a wide range of roles in the sector. It has a strong emphasis on the ‘soft skill’ development needed in the world of work. Learners will not only develop practical skills enabling them to access the workplace immediately, but the course will also help them make informed decisions a...

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FDQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef (Northern Ireland)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Catering & Hospitality Level 3 Full-Time

If you are keen to make your mark in the world of culinary excellence, then a Level 3 Professional Chef Diploma is a must in order to demonstrate skill and commitment to this industry. The programme builds on a sound understanding of cooking and commodities and moves you to a higher repertoire of complex dishes and technical ability, increasing your knowledge of advanced tools and techniques. H...

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Progression

Level	Options	Course Options
Level 1/2	Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (Alternative to repeating GCSEs)	Introductory Diploma in Professional Cookery with Certificate in Introduction to Food and Beverage Service. NVQ or VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery NVQ or VRQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Culinary Skills Diploma with Certificate in Food and Beverage Service Certificate in Patisserie and Confectionary
Level 3	Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University)	NVQ or VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
Level 4	Higher Education courses accredited by	Principles of Hospitality Management City and Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Management
Level 5/6	Degree courses accredited by	Ulster University International Hospitality & Tourism/ International Travel and Tourism Management Degree in International Culinary Arts

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