Our level 2 Hospitality Services course is ideal for school leavers exploring hospitality and catering or individuals retraining or upskilling.
Gain a City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 qualification while developing skills in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Services. Train in the AA highly commended Y Dosbarth Restaurant alongside industry professionals and expert tutors, blending classical techniques with modern approaches to build confidence and expertise. Students can progress to Level 3 qualifications or start their careers with real-world experience and a strong foundation in hospitality, ready to thrive in this dynamic industry.
The course includes a series of core units focused on essential topics such as workplace food safety, effective teamwork, and creating a positive impression of yourself and your organization. Additionally, optional units are carefully selected by our experienced academic team to ensure you gain a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge required to excel in a professional restaurant and kitchen environment. Assessment methods include multiple-choice knowledge papers and practical observations conducted by your lecturer, who will provide constructive feedback to support your ongoing development and enhance your expertise in the field.
For those currently studying in FE, we would require successful completion of a hospitality services level 1 qualification or similar with an attendance of 90%, plus a reference from course tutor. For those progressing from school or looking to retrain for the industry a requirement of 4 GCSE's grade A-D including Maths, English or Welsh or equivalent. Students will be required to purchase, Restaurant uniform, Chefs whites and Knife set as part of their mandatory PPE kit. A kit list from Russums will be provided on taster days and keeping in touch sessions.
I chose to study at Cardiff and Vale College because school wasn’t for me, and I wasn’t interested in any of the subjects. The Hospitality course has opened so many doors for me – including getting to the semi-finals of the Nestle Toque d’Or, winning in Skills Competition Wales and winning Best in Nation at WorldSkills in Lyon in 2024. The College has given me the skills to achieve my goals and has helped me secure work at Lucknam Park as a chef de rang in Restaurant Hywel Jones. I’ve recently completed my HND in Hospitality Management at the college and progressed to a degree course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
With successful completion of the level 2 hospitality services qualification, students can progress onto either a level 3 professional cookery qualification or a level 3 qualification in hospitality supervision and leader ship, should you wish to seek employment we have a dedicated careers team that can support you in finding the right place to start your career, with additional support for CV writing and interview preparation also.