Level 3 Catering and Hospitality

About this course

Ignite your future in hospitality and catering gaining hands-on experience as you master the essential skills of the industry. From day one, you’ll be learning by preparing and serving real meals to real customers in Archers, our stylish student-run restaurant.

But that’s just the beginning. You’ll take part in prestigious competitions, boosting your confidence and earning recognition. Industry-led workshops and work placements in top local and national venues will give you a taste of the real world and help you build a standout CV.

Whether you’re aiming for further training or stepping into the workplace, this is your chance to build the skills and confidence you need for a successful career in hospitality.

Mix it all together and you’ve got the perfect recipe for success.

Level 3

This course covers complex preparation and cooking techniques, building on and developing skills learnt at Level 2.

The principles of food safety supervision for catering– Learn how to oversee food safety practices in a catering environment, ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations and protecting customer health

Supervisory skills in the hospitality industry– Develop leadership and management abilities tailored to hospitality settings, including team coordination, problem-solving, and service excellence

Exploring gastronomy– Dive into the art and science of food, discovering culinary traditions, flavour combinations, and presentation techniques that elevate the dining experience

Advanced skills and techniques – In producing vegetable and vegetarian dishes, meat dishes, poultry and game dishes, fish and shellfish dishes

Advanced professional cookery – practical assessment

You will be assessed with a range of practical tasks, synoptic practical tests, written assignments and complete short answer questions.

Level 3 – 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

Progression from level 1 to 2 and from level 2 to level 3 would also require a pass at the lower-level vocational course.

Once you’ve completed a Level 3 qualification, you could progress into employment or further your studies with a degree-level qualification.

Employment options include:Catering assistant / Supervisor / Manager / Waiting / Bar staff / Barista / Sous Chef / Chef / Head chef / Restaurant Manager / Kitchen Porter

Higher education options include - Hotel Management, Events Management or International Hospitality Management