Qualification Information
| VTCT Product Code: AT30336 | GLH: 79 | Age Restriction: 14 |
| Qualification Number: 600/4980/7 | Units: 5 - 6 | Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2023 |
| Level: Entry 3 | Minimum Credits: 8 |
Additional Information
Purpose
The VTCT Entry Level Award in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Entry 3) is to support you to develop your skills and knowledge so you can progress to preparing for work qualifications.
This qualification is suitable for learners from 14 years old and will develop your knowledge and understanding of the main outlets in the hospitality industry and the career opportunities available.
The qualification has 2 mandatory units that will develop your knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and catering industry, how to communicate with customers and the importance of good personal presentation. The optional units that make up this qualification will allow you to tailor your learning to your personal interests and preferences. Optional units range from basic cooking, serving food and drink or guest services in the hospitality industry. A full list of units and qualification structure can be found on page 4 of the Record of Assessment book (RoA).
Progression
On completion of this qualification you may choose to undertake further study; qualifications you could progress to include:
- VTCT Level 1 Certificate in General Food and Beverage Service
- VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
- VTCT Level 1 Certificate in General Cookery
- VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Retail Skills
- VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Retail Knowledge
- VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities:
Learners who complete this qualification may be able to seek employment in a variety of settings including:
- Supervised assistant / waiting staff in a coffee shop, work canteen, motorway service station or hospital canteen
- Supervised assistant cook in a coffee shop, cafe, work canteen, motorway service station, care home or hospital kitchen
Qualification Structure
Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 2 components and earn a minimum of 2 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV31038 | D/502/4874 | Customer service in the hospitality industry | Entry 3 | 1 | 10 |
| UV31040 | A/502/4834 | Introduction to the hospitality industry | Entry 3 | 1 | 10 |
Optional A - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 2 components and earn a minimum of 4 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV31036 | Y/502/4808 | Basic cooking | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV31037 | J/600/0711 | Basic food preparation | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV31039 | K/600/1091 | Guest services in the hospitality industry | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV31041 | F/502/4835 | Serving food and drink | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
Optional B - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV11042 | A/502/5059 | Introduction to food commodities | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| UV11043 | A/600/1094 | Housekeeping and guest services | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV11050 | K/502/4957 | Food service | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV11051 | K/502/5008 | Introduction to healthy eating | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| UV11052 | K/502/5042 | Basic food preparation and cooking | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV11053 | K/502/5073 | Front office operations | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV11057 | L/502/5051 | Preparing and serving drinks | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV11064 | T/502/5075 | Using kitchen equipment | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| UV21097 | H/502/0132 | Food safety in catering | 2 | 1 | 9 |
*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.
Documents
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College - Fielden Campus | 0161 674 7401 | Visit website | Greater Manchester - Manchester |
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus | 01785 774100 | Visit website | Greater Manchester - Manchester |
| The Manchester College - Wythenshawe | 0161 909 6655 | Visit website | Greater Manchester - Manchester |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | 01304 872867 | Visit website | Kent |
| L&F Training | 07867692924 | Visit website | Somerset |
| Weston College | 01934 411411 | Visit website | Somerset - North Somerset |
| Khameen Professional Institute | +233 30 340 2152 | Visit website | Ghana |
| Guernsey College of Further Education | 01481 737500 | Visit website | Guernsey |
| Clonmel CTC | +353 52 612 4011 | Visit website | Ireland |
| Coleg Cambria - Deeside Campus | 0300 303 0007 | Visit website | Flintshire |
| Coleg Cambria - Yale Campus | 0300 30 30 007 | Visit website | Wrexham |