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VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food and Beverage Service)

Qualification Information

VTCT Product Code: AT20358 GLH: 110 Age Restriction: 16
Qualification Number: 600/4488/3 Units: 9 - 24 Registration End Date: 31st Dec 2021
Level: 2 Minimum Credits: 16

Additional Information

The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food and Beverage Service) is a knowledge-based qualification that has been designed to support practical-based qualifications in hospitality and catering.

This qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of safe, hygienic and secure working environments, food safety and how to work effectively as part of a team. You will also learn about customer service and presenting a positive impression.

The optional units that make up this qualification will allow you to tailor your learning to your employer’s needs and your personal interests and preferences. Optional units range from providing a buffet and carvery service, to dealing with customer payments, to serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.



Qualification Structure

Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 5 components and earn a minimum of 8 credits.

Unit Code Unit Ref Unit Title Level Credits GLH
UV11063 R/600/0615 Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality 1 2 16
UV11070 Y/600/0616 Effective teamwork 1 2 19
UV21086 D/600/0617 Giving customers a positive impression 2 2 18
UV21097 H/502/0132 Food safety in catering 2 1 9
UV21152 T/600/1059 Principles of customer service in hospitality leisure travel and tourism 2 1 10



Optional - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 0 components and earn a minimum of 0 credits.

Unit Code Unit Ref Unit Title Level Credits GLH
UV21075 A/502/8317 Principles of resolving customer service problems 2 2 10
UV21091 F/600/0626 Preparation and clearing of service areas 2 3 26
UV21109 J/502/8319 Principles of cleaning drink dispense lines 2 2 12
UV21121 K/502/8314 Principles of maintaining customer service through effective handover 2 2 15
UV21127 L/600/1133 Dealing with payments 2 1 9
UV21133 M/502/8315 Principles of receiving, storing and issuing drinks stock 2 1 6
UV21139 R/502/8260 Principles of preparing and clearing areas for table service 2 2 15
UV21143 R/502/8307 Principles of maintaining cellars and kegs 2 2 12
UV21154 Y/502/8261 Principles of preparing and clearing bar areas 2 2 15
UV21156 Y/502/8311 Principles of promoting additional services or products to customers 2 2 10



Optional - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 1 components and earn a minimum of 1 credits.

Unit Code Unit Ref Unit Title Level Credits GLH
UV21084 D/502/8309 Principles of preparing and serving hot drinks using specialist equipment 2 2 10
UV21102 H/502/8327 Principles of preparing and serving dispensed and instant hot drinks 2 1 6
UV21110 J/600/0627 Service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks 2 1 10
UV21130 M/502/8265 Principles of preparing and serving wines 2 2 15
UV21155 Y/502/8308 Principles of preparing and serving cocktails 2 1 8



Optional - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 1 components and earn a minimum of 1 credits.

Unit Code Unit Ref Unit Title Level Credits GLH
UV11065 T/502/8297 Principles of providing a counter and takeaway service 1 1 6
UV21074 A/502/8298 Principles of providing a silver service 2 1 8
UV21131 M/502/8296 Principles of providing a buffet and carvery service 2 1 6
UV21149 T/600/0624 Service of food at table 2 1 10



*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.

Documents

Record of Assessment Book


*To find specifications for individual units, click on the "Structure" tab of your chosen qualification, select the unit code in the left hand column and on the new page click on the "Download unit book" tab under the unit title.

Centres approved to run this qualification

VTCT accredits centres to offer our qualifications, but cannot advise which centres are running particular courses at any time. Please contact the centre directly to find out if they currently offering your chosen qualification.

NB: The location displayed for each centre is based upon the centre's main address. The location displayed is not necessarily the only location that the centre can deliver VTCT qualifications from. For further information on a centre's delivery capabilities please select the centre's website address.

Centre Name Telephone Website Location
Truro - Penwith College 01736 335000 Visit website Cornwall
Truro College 01872 267000 Visit website Cornwall
Apprentice Team Ltd 01246 278931 Visit website Derbyshire
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 01392 267023 Visit website Devon
E-Hairdressing and Beauty Academy 01803 295195 Visit website Devon - Torbay
Basingstoke College of Technology 01256 354141 Visit website Hampshire
West Lancashire College 01695 52300 Visit website Lancashire
Telford College 01952 642200 Visit website Shropshire - Telford and Wrekin
Weston College 01934 411411 Visit website Somerset - North Somerset
Guildford College of Further and Higher Education 01483 448500 Visit website Surrey
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College - Nuneaton Campus 024 7624 3000 Visit website Warwickshire
Guernsey College of Further Education 01481 737500 Visit website Guernsey
Maltings Training Ltd. +353 (0)578621216 Visit website Ireland
The Way Ahead Training Service Ltd - The Change Works Training Centre +353 87 642078 Visit website Ireland
CitySmart Hospitality Management +8424 3728 6161 Visit website Vietnam
Coleg Cambria - Deeside Campus 0300 303 0007 Visit website Flintshire

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