Foundations of working in Hospitality and Retail

EL3 Entry Level 3
Full Time
1 September 2026 — 22 June 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

This is an introductory course designed for school leavers who wish to enter the Hospitality and Retail Industry.  This course is designed so that learners develop relevant skills as well as the confidence, resilience, and an understanding of self-regulation relevant to working in the industry.  

What you will study

Students will be introduced to a range of theoretical and practical modules that will offer an insight to what it is like to work in the hospitality and retail industry. This will involve developing cooking and Barista skills as well as skills related to front of house and customer service. 


The curriculum recognises that learners on this course are starting their college education with different experiences of education, and the course is designed to develop the ability to work collaboratively and independently. 

Entry requirements

Applicants would benefit from achieving 3 GCSEs Grades D-F. Alternatively, applicants will be considered based on interview and a satisfactory skills scan, with a desire and commitment to complete the course they would wish to study.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2026

End date

22 June 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

FLCCFHR01
EL3

Qualification

Foundations of working in Hospitality and Retail

Career prospects & further study

78,000

Cardiff Capital Region currently has over 78,000 jobs in the Hospitality and Catering Sector and this is predicted to grow 6.3% by 2025. (EMSI 2021).

Learners successfully completing this course with Merits will be able to progress on to a course in Hospitality the following year.  

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE