Part Two - Yeovil College

City & Guilds Diploma (Level 3)Food & Beverage ServiceSupervisionThis course is designed for people who aspireto work in a front of house supervisory rolein a Hospitality environment. The courseincludes modules on barista skills,supervising events, preparing and servingcocktails and preparing and serving wines.You will gain experience in our recentlyrefurbished professional restaurant, theDa Vinci, which is open to the public andhighly popular with customers.Entry RequirementsYou need a VRQ Diploma (Level 2) Food & BeverageService to join this course.Meet the Students!Name: Maisy GaleCourse: City & GuildsDiploma (Level 2)Food & Beverage ServicePrevious School:Beaminster SchoolI decided to come to Yeovil College because I wanted achange of experience from what it was like at school. I havereceived great education and support from the lecturers.They have helped me to improve my confidence. My bestmemory of the course would be a trip to London whenwe visited one of Mark Hix’s top restaurants, Hix Soho. Itwas fantastic! The food, atmosphere and staff made it anamazing experience. Now Since finishing my course, I’vebeen accepted for full-time employment at The Rubens atthe Palace Hotel on Buckingham Palace Road, London.Course ExpensesUniform – £50.Trips/ResidentialsThere will be relevant trips throughout the year, as wellas an end-of-year excursion.Career Prospects/ProgressionAfter you successfully complete this course, you canfurther enhance your skills with additional managerial orbusiness qualifications or seek employment.Meet the Staff!Name: Steven Lowrie,dtlls, hcimaTeaches:Food & Beverage ServiceFood and Beverage Serviceis my passion and my main areaof expertise. I have nearly 20 years’experience within the Hospitality industry, includingtime employed in Australia and America. I’ve beeninvolved with many projects during my time at the College.Most recently, I was the College’s main organiser of theYeovil Beer and Cider Festival, held in April 2013. Theevent, run in conjunction with the Lion’s Club and YeovilRound Table, raised £14,000 for local charities. I am amember of the Hospitality & Catering Association as wellas the Australian Bartenders Association.68For further information call 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk. Information correct at time of print.