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Introduction to the Catering and Hospitality Industry Diploma

at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesCertificate35 weeksFull time

What the college says

Budding chefs learn the skills, techniques and knowledge required to enter the catering industry. You will use industry standard equipment in our purpose built training kitchen and the award winning Wheel Restaurant to develop the skills required for a successful career in catering and hospitality. This first step programme has been designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the Catering industry. The course is structured to provide bite size experiences that allow progression at a measured pace to meet individual needs.

What you need to get on

No formal entry requirements.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wigan

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