Hair & Beauty - Yeovil College

Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Hospitality Supervision &
Leadership
Intermediate Apprenticeship/
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 2/3)
Professional Cookery
This course complements any of the Intermediate
Hospitality Apprenticeships. It is designed for
students interested in working in a supervisory
role. You will develop skills and knowledge in
areas including the Hospitality industry, the
competitive environment, team leadership,
communicating effectively with customers and
managerial administration. At Advanced level,
topics of study are agreed with the Programme
Leader. This course is designed for students
currently in the working environment and will
give you the opportunity to learn, develop and
practice the skills you need to make an effective
contribution to the business at an advanced level.
Entry Requirements
You need a Level 2, Vocational Hospitality qualification and
Level 1 Functional Skills or equivalent in English and Maths.
You will also have to pass an interview and must be employed
in an advanced supervisory role by the start of your course.
Career Prospects/Progression
If you successfully complete this course, you could progress
to a Higher Apprenticeship linked to a Foundation degree in
Hospitality Management.
These Apprenticeships will help you develop your
skills in a number of areas, including; cookery,
Food Hygiene and Kitchen Safety. At Intermediate
level, you will learn to prepare and cook basic
dishes, including soup, fish, meat, poultry and
vegetables. The Advanced Apprenticeship allows
students to build upon this training and develop
their cooking skills further so that they can
produce more complex dishes, as well as fresh
pasta dishes and hot and cold desserts. Both
qualifications are designed for students operating
in a working environment and aim to give you
the skills to make an effective contribution to a
professional kitchen.
Entry Requirements
For the Intermediate Apprenticeship, you need GCSE English and
Maths at grade D or above. At Advanced level, you need to have
Level 1 Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths, or an
equivalent, and evidence of Level 2 Professional Cookery skills.
For both courses, you will also need to pass an interview and
either work in a food preparation or cooking role or have an offer
to begin working in this area before the start of your course.
Career Prospects/Progression
Successful completion of the Intermediate Apprenticeship means
you can apply for a Level 3 qualification, such as the Advanced
Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery. If you complete the
Advanced Apprenticeship, you could progress to a Higher
Apprenticeship linked with a Foundation degree in Culinary Arts
or another relevant Level 3 qualification. If you are interested in
moving to a supervisory role, you can apply for the Advanced
Apprenticeship in Hospitality Supervision & Leadership from
either Professional Cookery Apprenticeship.
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For further information, please contact the College on 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk. All information correct at time of print.