Why study SfW Hospitality?
The hospitality sector covers several aspects of employment, including management, reception and accommodation services.
There is a shortage of skilled staff in this area, so job prospects are good. Hospitality offers good opportunities for those who enjoy:
- working with the public
- planning events
- learning practical skills.
Career Pathways
To see what career areas this subject could lead to and the routes to get there, download and view these career pathways:
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
What do I need to get in?
Entry is at the discretion of the school or college.
What will I study?
The course is made up of four compulsory units, each one taking 40 hours of study.
- Working in the Hospitality Industry OR Working in the Hospitality Industry Scotland
- Working in the Professional Kitchen
- Working Front of House
- Introduction to Events
You will learn about
- food hygiene
- setting, serving and clearing tables
- the job roles and responsibilities of hospitality workers
- dealing with customers
- food preparation and cookery
- planning and preparing an event
- health and safety procedures when working in the kitchen
Where will I take the course?
- You will train at a college with the appropriate facilities, such as a kitchen and restaurant. Training sessions will take place for a set number of hours and weeks during term time.
- You will have to wear clothing appropriate to the class you are taking: for example, chef's whites or black and white for front of house.
Work experience/placements
You may be able to arrange a related work experience placement by speaking to your pastoral care or guidance teacher in school.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be based on a range of practical activities in real or simulated workplace settings. Tutors will observe and keep records of your work. Some assessment may be done online using an e-portfolio system.
What can I go on to next?
Employment /Training
- A Modern Apprenticeship leading to an SVQ in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6 or Hospitality at SCQF Level 5.
Further/Higher Education
- A one year full time NC or NQ in a hospitality subject such as Catering, General Catering, Hospitality or Professional Cookery at a local college of further education.
You may be able to progress to:
Further study, training or employment in:
Which jobs are related to this subject?