Level 2 Diploma in Food & Beverage
at New College Durham, Durham · college
What the college says
Course may be subject to change. This qualification will prepare you for a career within a Hospitality and Catering organisation, or progression onto Level 3. Alongside the main programme of study, this course aims to develop your employability skills. This will be achieved through the introduction of guest speakers, work placements, competitions, visits to employers and trips (regionally and nationally). The aims of the course are to; provide an educational foundation for a range of careers in the Hospitality and Catering industry; provide relevant studies for seeking employment; provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development; and, develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. The course has been designed in consultation with industry specialists to give a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the Hospitality and Catering sector, and provide learners with the skills they need. You will understand different aspects of the sector, in relation to individual roles and the industry as a whole. This qualification will be assessed through practical assessment, multiple choice tests, short answer questions and assignments.
What you need to get on
Please refer to College website.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Durham
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