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Level 2 Food & Beverage Service

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

All aspects of providing a Food and Beverage service, including events, bar and wine service, restaurant and conferencing and banqueting with sessions both practical and theoretical. Visits to International and local Restaurants and Catering establishments. Opportunities for learners to be involved in internal and national competitions. Taking part in in-depth live demonstrations including regular updates in front of house trends. You will gain valuable practical experience working in the restaurant at Tameside ONE which belongs to the college and open to the public. This course has been designed to give both practical hands-on skills and an understanding of the catering industry with food safety and health and safety for the catering industry also included. The course is for enthusiastic people and individuals looking to take the first steps towards a career in the Hospitality Service industry. The hospitality industry is an exciting and challenging career. The course will combine core skills such as communication, organisation, planning as well as practical skills.

What you need to get on

To qualify for onto this course, you have to be 16-19, be available for a full weekly timetable and be prepared to work at professional standards. You will also be invited to an interview to assess your interest, aptitude and suitability to the course and a level 2 catering qualification. ? Good communication skills. ? A hardworking approach towards the industry ? Hospitality uniform will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given)

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

  • Tameside One

    Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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