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Catering and hospitality “As Head of Catering and Hospitality at Gloucestershire College, I am delighted to be able to speak about and promote an industry that I love and care so much about. It is absolutely clear that Hospitality is one of the most dynamic and important industries in the County. It is an industry that is growing fast, it is an industry that creates wealth and it is an industry that desperately needs skilled employees. It rewards hard work, creative flair and imagination like no other. We are in exciting times. Gloucestershire College is able to offer high quality training to school leavers, career changers, professional caterers and catering enthusiasts. Our tutors and lecturers have great skill and expertise and continually look to update and improve their skills and
techniques to reflect modern trends. From September leaners will be taught the latest techniques in sous vide and molecular gastronomy. We are also very proud of the facilities we can offer. Our Beechwood Restaurant continues to rate amongst the best in the County. In Cheltenham, we have a brand new food counter and an exciting new Restaurant launch in the pipeline.
College and openly invite them to work with our students throughout the year. By developing these partnerships we will be able to provide a clear and sustainable career pathway for all our students.
We continue to build and develop existing links with some of the best catering and hospitality employers in the county; Cheltenham Racecourse, Ellenborough Park and the Lucky Onion Group to name a few. Make no mistake about it, our job is to equip our learners with the skills and capabilities that these employers demand. We welcome all employers in to the
Gareth Crwys-Williams
I hope you find this guide useful and I look forward to discussing your enquiries in person.”
Head of Department for Catering and Hospitality CURRENT STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN CATERING LEVEL 3 Charlie originally joined the College to study the Level 1 Introduction to Professional Cookery and has since successfully completed catering and hospitality qualifications at Level 2 and 3. During his time at the College Charlie has worked with celebrity chefs Brian Turner and Albert Roux, met HRH Prince Edward and has carried out work experience at The Ritz and Dorchester Hotels.
RFD Campus students met MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace at The Forest Showcase 2013
“Throughout my time at College, I have been lucky enough to be involved in some amazing experiences and opportunities. Whilst at the Ritz I saw some cool things – it’s something else – working in the Ritz Pastry Section was fantastic.”
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to work long hours, some of the most attractive reasons for working in the industry are that it is a very sociable environment, there are many entry points, you get chance to take responsibility early in your career, and as an employment option there is always going to be need for its services.
Why choose a career in Catering and hospitality? By Steve Weldon, Advice & Guidance Manager at Gloucestershire College
“If you are somebody who doesn’t burn water, can break an egg in one, or who would enjoy giving extra special customer service at that celebratory family meal then maybe a career in hospitality is for you.
• a keen interest in food and cooking and
serving others • a commitment to providing excellent
standards of customer service • excellent communication and leadership
skills • the ability to remain calm under
There are around 2 million people employed in hospitality in the UK and figures suggest that this rapidly evolving industry will continue to expand. In Gloucestershire it’s estimated that the size of the Accommodation and Food Services workforce will increase 27% by 2025 – making it one of the fastest growing sectors locally.
pressure and work to tight deadlines • high standards of cleanliness and
hygiene • the ability to multi-task • creativity and imagination • the ability to work as part of a team and
to motivate others • willingness to work long or unsociable
hours
Hospitality is fast paced and creative and needs to constantly adapt to changing tastes and trends. Over the past few decades the British palate has become more sophisticated and varied moving from more traditional dishes such as fish and chips to experimental and international cuisine. This has meant that many new and exciting opportunities have arisen for talented individuals to create the next culinary adventure. But the industry isn’t just about the preparation of food, it is very much wider than that and provides a unique and flexible range of career opportunities.
• to be prepared to relocate or travel
Some of the common personal qualities expected by the industry are:
including overseas travel • good organisational skills
Although working in hospitality requires stamina, flexibility, and a preparedness
The range of settings where people can work is diverse too with many overseas opportunities including large cruise ships or providing services for the armed forces. There is often the chance to progress through related roles with training particularly for people working in large hotels or chains who can work as kitchen staff, receptionists and as reservations managers. However given the diversity and vibrancy of the industry there are also many opportunities to work in smaller, family run, businesses or entrepreneurial start-ups. There are a number of routes into the various roles in the sector and many vocational courses and apprenticeships teach specific skills which can be used almost immediately in the workplace particularly for people training to be Chefs or front of house. There are also Higher Education courses to prepare for work in management, accountancy, or organising corporate conferences and events. Whichever pathway you choose, the Advice team at Gloucestershire College are here to help you. You can book an appointment to talk through your options by contacting Student Services on 0845 155 2020. Good luck!”
Catering students inspired by culinary maestro Albert Roux, OBE Gloucestershire College Catering and Hospitality students met French culinary maestro Albert Roux and his team at the launch of Fairlawne, a new fine dining restaurant which opened at Cheltenham Racecourse during this year’s Cheltenham Festival meeting. Students were given an insight into how the new restaurant has been set up at the Racecourse, and were talked through the £525 menu by Mr Roux. Dishes served at Fairlawne married high-end cuisine with a racing theme, such as whiskey and treacle
cured salmon with Guinness soda bread. Two fortunate students were also selected to assist Mr Roux’s team in the kitchen, as they produced the food that was on offer to racegoers during the festival.
short time.”
Level 3 Catering student Joshua Murphy, 19, said:
Students also had the rare opportunity to quiz the Mr Roux, father of Masterchef’s Michel Roux Jnr and co-founder of London’s Le Gavroche, on everything from his favourite dish to the working life of a chef.
“I feel so lucky to be given this opportunity; things like this don’t happen every day. Just seeing how a team like this operates and the communication in the kitchen – I have learned so much in a
When asked about what it takes to become a Michelin starred chef, Mr Roux answered with a single word – “determination”. He also spoke about the importance of food and its role in uniting
catering and hospitality
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us. He also left the students with some sound career advice:
“Catering is an extremely diverse profession; don’t just find a job, find where you fit in the industry.” James Bartlett, 18 from Stoke Orchard, a Level 3 Catering student said: “I found it quite inspirational to listen to Albert Roux. Hearing him today definitely made getting to the top in this industry seem achievable.”
STAFF EXPERT HEAD CHEF, RENAISSANCE RESTAURANT
Gloucestershire College Restaurant awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Gloucestershire College Restaurant awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence The Beechwood Restaurant, based at the Gloucestershire College Royal Forest of Dean campus, has been recognised for its excellent service and food with a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2014. The sought after accolade recognises top-performing businesses on the travel review site. The Beechwood Restaurant, currently ranked as the number one restaurant in the Coleford area on the site, is a fully functional restaurant, with all food prepared, cooked and served by catering and hospitality students. The kitchens and restaurant provide a true-to-life working environment for the future chefs, waiters
and supervision staff studying at the College. Sam Watkins, restaurant manager said; “We are delighted with the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, which is now proudly displayed in our restaurant. The students and restaurant team are really dedicated and work extremely hard to offer an exceptional dining experience, so for this to recognised by our customers on Trip Advisor is fantastic.” The Beechwood Restaurant currently has over 60 ‘excellent’ comments and several ‘very good’ comments, a figure which the team hope will grow when the restaurant’s door reopen in September 2014.
“From the atmosphere as you enter, to the service and food all prepared and served by the students discreetly supported by the staff, it’s a good lesson in team work gold star stuff!” – June 2014 “I have been to the Beechwood Restaurant on several occasions and have never been disappointed. The students and staff are fantastic, so professional and the food is lovely.” – May 2014 ‘Exquisite subtle food flavours and fabulous combinations, always beautifully presented. The prices are unbelievably reasonable for the quality of food, presentation and service.’ – May 2014
Shaun has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. His primary aim is to encourage young people into the industry, in order to pursue a career where they can achieve their potential. Over the past 10 years, Shaun has developed ‘Chefs on Tour’: an initiative to inspire budding young chefs in the county’s schools. The scheme was recognised by the Professional Association for Catering Education (PACE) awarded Chefs on Tour their Innovative Education Partnership Award. Shaun’s career has seen him study at the Ecole Lenôtre the legendary patisserie school in France then go on to repeatedly represent the UK in the Culinary Olympics and World Championships. Always striving to perfect his skills, he was fortunate to have the opportunity to fulfil a lifetime dream recently of working alongside world renowned two Michelin star Raymond Blanc, based at his famous restaurant Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons. “My primary aim is to encourage young people into the industry to pursue a career where they can achieve their potential.” Follow Shaun and the other Chefs on Facebook at
Recent comments taken from the Trip Advisor site:
Shaun Naen Chef on Tour
STAFF EXPERT HOSPITALITY LECTURER Sam, a Hospitality Lecturer at the Royal Forest of Dean Campus, was crowned the Professional Association for Catering Education (PACE) Best Restaurant Service Lecturer 2014 at the National PACE awards ceremony earlier this year.
“I feel very honoured to have been recognised at the Best Restaurant Service Lecturer 2014, both for myself and for the College. I absolutely love my job; watching my students develop and flourish into young chefs and other hospitality professionals during their time studying here is extremely rewarding and worthwhile!”
South West Chef of the Year Semi-Final (Junior Class 2013) The Hospitality Department were proud to host the South West Chef of the Year semi-final at the College’s Cheltenham Campus this year. Delicious mouth-watering main courses were produced in 90 minutes by four brave and talented 15-year-old Gloucestershire chefs, who were assisted throughout the competition by our NVQ
2 Hospitality students. A star-studded judging panel, including 2 Michelin-starred David Everitt-Matthias of Le Champignon Sauvage, Jamie Raftery, head chef at Lower Slaughter Manor and our very own Gareth Crwys-Williams sampled the creative menus before announcing the South West Junior Class finalist.
and Dry Cured Bacon Tortellini’ was produced by Frank Rooke-Matthews, a Bournside School pupil. Obviously delighted, Frank could not wait to get practicing for the competition final, announcing; “Working on improving my dish at Le Champignon Sauvage with such a great chef is even better than winning!”
The winning dish of ‘Tomato, Mozzarella
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Take a huge step forward in the Catering industry with an apprenticeship
Gloucestershire College works in partnership with many catering and hospitality establishments across the county to train the industry’s future stars via the apprenticeship route. A three-way partnership between an apprentice, Gloucestershire College and an employer; Apprenticeships offer paid work experience and the chance to study and gain a formal qualification at the same time. Whether you’d like to train as a chef, baker, hotel manager, kitchen porter or housekeeper, or perhaps for a front of house position as a waitress, bar staff or receptionist, there is an apprenticeship
framework suitable for you. Current Gloucestershire College Apprenticeship vacancies in the Catering and Hospitality sector include: • Apprentice Chef at Balcarras School in Cheltenham • Two Apprentice Chef positions at Cowley Manor • Apprentice Chef at Vitlers café in Cheltenham • Apprentice Chef/production assistant at Plenty Pastry Ltd, a family bakery based in Woodchester in the heart of the South Cotswolds. • Apprentice Chef at Ellenborough Park Hotel in Cheltenham
Mitchell Pulley, former apprentice and winner of the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year for Service Industries 2012.
To view and apply for current apprenticeship vacancies at Gloucestershire College, please visit the Apprenticeship Vacancy website: www. apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice. lsc.gov.uk/ If there is not of position of interest, please note that new vacancies are added weekly.
To find out more about Apprenticeships at Gloucestershire College, please visit http://www.gloscol.ac.uk/employersand-apprentices
Peter’s hard work and determination throughout his Apprenticeship was then recognised at the Gloucestershire Apprenticeship Awards 2014, where he won the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year for Service Industries Award.
Mitchell said: "Every time I went to college I learnt something new. The training is very specific to the industry and really relates to my job so I am improving my knowledge all the time."
Mitchell was always interested in working in the industry and after leaving school he decided to take the next step in his
in popular establishments including Café Rene, The Thistle Hotel and the Bay Tree Café.
Peter Camp, former apprentice and winner of the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year for Service Industries 2014.
In his role as an apprentice, Mitchell worked alongside his professional chef and mentor Agnieszka Soroka, now a lecturer in Professional Cookery at Gloucestershire College in the café, as well as attending Gloucestershire College on a day-release basis.
Mitchell’s former manager, Linda Jones, said: "Apprenticeships provide a real opportunity for businesses to grow and support the future of the industry. We need to encourage more talent into the hospitality and catering sector and apprenticeships are an excellent way for young people to gain the skills and experience required to build a successful career."
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Some of the employers who have recently taken on an apprentice in Catering and Hospitality including top hotels such as Ellenborough Park, Hotel Du Vin, 131 The Promenade and Calcot Manor, as well as highly regarded restaurants including The Daffodil, and Lumiere. Opportunities are vast, and other Apprentices have also been placed
catering career through an apprenticeship.
Mitchell Pulley, from Fairford, was awarded Gloucestershire's Outstanding Apprentice of the Year for service industries at the Gloucestershire Apprentice Awards 2012 and has a real passion for the customerfocused industry.
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Persistence and determination have paid off for former Gloucestershire College Apprentice Peter Camp who is well on his way to fulfilling his dream of becoming a top chef. Peter, 21, originally joined The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, Forest of Dean as a kitchen porter but soon showed a great interest in the preparation of food.
Peter said; “The best thing about the Catering Industry is that you get to meet lots of new people and make good friends. It also gives you a good passport to see the world as there will always be plenty of chefs jobs. I really enjoyed college, every week there would be something different and challenging to learn. I used my time to build on and perfect techniques and skills.” Mr Hands said: “His attitude is first-rate; he is always willing to step in to help others and works on his own initiative. He has travelled a long way in pursuit of his goal to become a chef.” Peter is now Junior Chef De Partie at The Speech House Hotel.
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Student street food on the menu at Cheltenham Racecourse GC hospitality and catering students provided punters at Cheltenham Racecourse with unusual street food dishes thanks to a new partnership with the Jockey Club. The team at Prestbury Park bought in the students to cook up exciting recipes to offer something new to visitors. A far cry from the usual pies and burgers, the students, who were taught to master the recipe for the dish they were selling before getting to work, offered a range of dishes including Thai noodle broth, Himalayan curry and chicken with corn on the cob. Catering student Kacey Marsh said; “It’s a great opportunity for me and the Thai broth has been really popular. I want to get into the food industry so getting proper experience like this is really important. It’s a chance to gain work experience and to earn some extra cash as well.”
The Duke of York meets catering apprentices in Tewkesbury His Royal Highness, the Duke of York, delivered a passionate and informed speech to a host of local employers, apprentices, students and dignitaries at Gloucestershire College’s Tewkesbury Campus, known as Tewkesbury Launchpad, earlier this year. The Duke was given a tour of the site by College Principal, Matthew Burgess, and met Gloucestershire College catering apprentices who were busy preparing canapés for the guests attending the event. Matthew Burgess, Principal, said the Duke’s visit was “fantastic” for the College and its apprentices.
“This is a good advert for the business
community and to the county. He seemed very informed and I know he is very passionate about apprentices. He was interested in how young people had made their choice into apprenticeships.” The Duke then addressed an audience of over 100 business people, apprentices and students with a compelling speech before being presented with a cake.
experience, how are they supposed to learn? How are they supposed to get into the workplace,” he asked.
“Young people need to understand as much as they possibly can what the pathways are into the working world. “The other part of this is to recognise what people are achieving in the world of apprenticeships.” “If we do not give young people the
Fellow catering student Jo Collinson, said; “It has been brilliant. I want to be a chef one day and I’d like to work at sporting venues because there is such a lively atmosphere.”
The team at the Jockey Club, were delighted with the results. Executive Chef, Frazer Wilson said; “We feel this has really given racegoers some exciting food which they might not necessarily have tried at a race meeting before.”
Students get busy baking to support the James Hopkins Trust Cheltenham based Level 2 professional cookery students got busy in the kitchen in February, baking 25 large cakes for the James Hopkins Trust to sell at a Colesbourne Gardens Snowdrop open weekend. The students responded to a call out from Vance Hopkins, Co-Founder and General Manager of the Gloucester based charity,
who asked supporters to bake 100 cakes to sell with refreshments at the popular open days where visitors can enjoy a stunning collection of 250 snowdrop varieties throughout the ten acre garden. The students put their baking skills to the test and provided the charity with a variety of Victoria sponge cakes, chocolate sponge cakes, coffee sponge cakes, fruit
cakes and lemon cakes. Vance Hopkins said; “We are extremely grateful to all the catering students at Gloucestershire College for taking the time to support us by making a wonderful number of cakes. The students’ helped us to raise over £1000 and it is very heartwarming to get such a good response from our local community.”
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CATERING AND HOSPITALITY PART-TIME COURSES Award in Food Safety in Catering CIEH
ABC Professional Cake Decoration
Hospitality Supervision and Leadership
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y1
Duration:
1 Year(s)
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y9
Duration:
1 Day
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y15
Duration:
1 Year(s)
Level:
1
Exams:
Yes
Level:
2
Exams:
No
Level:
4
Exams:
Yes
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£0
20 Nov 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 60
Start date(s):
06 Nov 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 1087
Start date(s):
17 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 426
Start date(s):
End date:
17 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 426
End date:
20 Nov 2014
24+ fee:
£ 60
End date:
25 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 3345
Times:
18:00 - 21:00
24+ loan available:
No
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
No
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
Yes
NVQ 2 in Professional Cookery (Cheltenham)
Cake Decoration for Fun
ABC Professional Cake Decoration Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y2 Duration:
1 Year(s)
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y10
Duration:
10 Weeks
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y16
Duration:
1 Year(s)
Level:
2
Yes
Level:
No Formal Qual
Exams:
No
Level:
2
Exams:
No
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Exams:
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Location:
Start date(s):
18 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 432
Start date(s):
23 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 178
Start date(s):
15 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 1200
End date:
18 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 432
End date:
02 Dec 2014
24+ fee:
£ 178
End date:
22 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 1200
Times:
18:00 - 21:00
24+ loan available:
No
Times:
18:30 - 21:00
24+ loan available:
No
Times:
09:00 - 16:00
24+ loan available:
No
ABC Professional Cake Decoration
NVQ 2 in Professional Cookery (RFD)
Cake Decoration for Fun
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y3 Duration:
2 Year(s)
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y11
Duration:
10 Weeks
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y17
Duration:
1 Year(s)
Level:
3
Exams:
No
Level:
No Formal Qual
Exams:
No
Level:
2
Exams:
No
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Location:
RFD Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Location:
RFD Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Start date(s):
18 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 364
Start date(s):
24 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 178
Start date(s):
15 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 1200
End date:
18 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 364
End date:
03 Dec 2014
24+ fee:
£ 178
End date:
22 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 1200
Times:
18:00 - 21:00
24+ loan available:
No
Times:
18:30 - 21:00
24+ loan available:
No
Times:
09:00 - 16:00
24+ loan available:
No
Please note that all costs are estimated and only include the first year of study.
Award for Personal Licence Holders BIIAB Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y5 Duration:
1 Day
Level:
2
Exams:
No
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Start date(s):
16 Oct 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 60
End date:
16 Oct 2014
24+ fee:
£ 60
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
No
Award for Personal Licence Holders BIIAB Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y6 Duration:
1 Day
Level:
2
Exams:
No
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Start date(s):
27 Nov 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 60
End date:
27 Nov 2014
24+ fee:
£ 60
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
No
Award in Food Safety in Catering CIEH Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y8
Duration:
1 Day
Level:
2
Exams:
No
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Start date(s):
02 Oct 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 60
End date:
02 Oct 2014
24+ fee:
£ 60
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
No
NVQ 3 in Professional Cookery (Cheltenham)
Confident Cooking Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y12
Duration:
10 Weeks
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y18
Duration:
1 Year(s)
Level:
No Formal Qual
Exams:
No
Level:
3
Exams:
No
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Start date(s):
24 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 178
Start date(s):
16 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 1200
End date:
03 Dec 2014
24+ fee:
£ 178
End date:
23 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 3345
Times:
18:30 - 21:00
24+ loan available:
No
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
Yes
NVQ 3 in Professional Cookery (RFD)
GC Express Professional Cookery Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y13
Duration:
12 Weeks
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y19
Duration:
1 Year(s)
Level:
2
Exams:
No
Level:
3
Exams:
No
Location:
Glos Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Location:
RFD Campus
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Start date(s):
20 Oct 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 1321
Start date(s):
15 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 1200
End date:
16 Jan 2015
24+ fee:
£ 1321
End date:
22 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 3345
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
No
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
Yes
Pastry Chefs and Patissiers Certificate
Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y14
Duration:
1 Year(s)
Course Code:
CHPCD1/14-Y20
Duration:
1 Year(s)
Level:
3
Exams:
Yes
Level:
3
Exams:
No
Location:
Chelt Campus
16-18 fee:
£0
Location:
Other
16-18 fee:
£ N/A
Start date(s):
11 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 1017
Start date(s):
17 Sep 2014
19-23 fee:
£ 1200
End date:
26 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 2583
End date:
24 Jun 2015
24+ fee:
£ 2583
Times:
Call for details
24+ loan available:
Yes
Times:
09:00 - 17:00
24+ loan available:
Yes
How to enrol
To enrol on any of the courses above please come along to Student Services at either our Cheltenham, Gloucester or Royal Forest of Dean campuses, or enrol by calling 0845 155 2020. If the course you are interested in leads to a qualification you may need to see a tutor before being accepted on the course. If you need to discuss any of the course details, enrol, or have any queries, please call Student Services on 0845 155 2020. We strongly recommend that you enrol early to secure a place on the course, as most fill up very quickly. Payment in the form of a credit card, debit card or cash is required at the time of enrolment. Gloucestershire College has made every effort to ensure that all details are correct at the time of going to print (July 2014). However, Gloucestershire College reserves the right to change any of the course details at any time and without notice. Gloucestershire College also reserves the right to close or not start any published program.
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Thursday 31st July, 4pm-6.30pm, Cheltenham Campus
Catering and Hospitality full-time courses starting this september Hospitality and Catering Level 1 CHELTENHAM/FOREST OF DEAN
This course gives you the opportunity to learn about the catering and hospitality industry. You will study units including; professional cookery skills, food service, food safety and functional skills.
Hospitality and Catering Level 2 CHELTENHAM/FOREST OF DEAN
This course gives you the opportunity to build on your professional cookery skills by undertaking more advanced dishes and food preparation methods. You will study units including; menu planning, healthy options, special diets, food safety, food and drink service and customer service.
Professional Diploma in Catering Level 2 CHELTENHAM/FOREST OF DEAN
This course gives you the opportunity to build upon your existing skills in professional cookery and food service. You will study; advanced dishes, menu planning and special diets, functions and banquets, running a service/station and functional skills.
Apprenticeships deliver at Gloucestershire College See what former Professional Cookery Apprentices Peter Camp and Byron Ellis, and their employer Peter Hands, Owner of the Speech House have to say about learning their trade online. Watch the videos at: www.bit.ly/apprenticeshipsdeliver
Professional Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Level 2
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CHELTENHAM/FOREST OF DEAN
This course gives you the opportunity to develop your skills in serving customers. Throughout the course you will be involved in a range of our commercial operations in College and at special events.
Professional Diploma in Catering Level 3 CHELTENHAM/FOREST OF DEAN
This course gives you the opportunity to build upon the professional cookery skills gained at Level 2. You will study; complex dishes, sauces and desserts, sourcing ingredients, food chain investigations, working with local suppliers, recipes and menu development and applied costing and team work.
Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Level 3
CHELTENHAM/FOREST OF DEAN This course gives you the opportunity to gain a realistic experience of working as a supervisor within the hospitality industry. You will work alongside other student groups and lecturers in a supervisory position. You will study; food production, food services, marketing and finance, human resource management and small business enterprise.
BTEC Diploma in Hospitality Level 3 CHELTENHAM
This course gives you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to be a successful supervisor in the hospitality and catering industry. Throughout the course you will learn the transferable skills needed to meet changing circumstances within current employment and future roles. You also work at a number of commercial events across the county.
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If you would like to find out more about studying with a specific department or subject at Gloucestershire College, come along to one of our two remaining Summer Advice Sessions.
Catering and Hospitality Summer Advice Session
Cheltenham Campus, Thursday 31st July, 4.00pm-6.30pm
Business, IT and Computing Summer Advice Session
Gloucester Campus, Thursday 7th August, 4.00pm-6.00pm There’s no need to book and friends and parents are very welcome; why not bring them along for support? Our expert lecturers will be available to talk you through your options so that you are able to make an informed choice this September. Remember – you do have to stay in education, but you don’t have to continue your studies at school.
Visit www.gloscol.ac.uk/catering or call 0845 155 2020 for more information and to apply today