Food and Beverage pathway from the Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship (Level Two)
As a hospitality team member you can work in a range of establishments, such as bars, restaurants, cafés, conference centres, banqueting and entertainment venues, hotels, cruise liners, airlines, casinos, yachts, chalet host enterprises or contract caterers. This apprenticeship equips you to excel in the role.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
Specialist areas in hospitality include food and beverage service, serving alcoholic beverages, barista, food preparation, housekeeping, concierge and guest services, reception, reservations and conference and banqueting.
Entry Requirements
You need GCSEs at Level 2 or above/equivalent Maths and English.
What will you learn?
The apprenticeship is made up of four core modules and one specialist module, with knowledge, skills and behaviours relating to each module. By completing these modules, the apprentice will learn about:
· The customer
· The business
· The people
· Firstline supervision / team leading
· Their chosen specialist pathway
How will you learn?
Theory: you will attend interactive theory sessions online with your assessor. This will be fun packed and provide you with the knowledge you need to become an expert in your chosen field. It will include pre-session activities that will be discussed and will link to your own workplace as well as the wider hospitality industry.
Employer support: your employer will provide you with hands-on training and support, experience working in other departments and in-depth training around brand standards, values, customers and your organisation’s policies and procedures.
What will you need to bring with you?
- Laptop / iPad
- Internet access
- Notepaper and pen
How will you be assessed?
Formative assessment will be carried out for every module and your assessor will provide supportive, developmental, written feedback for every piece of work submitted.
Where next?
You could progress to Level 3 study programmes.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The apprenticeship is made up of four core modules and one specialist module, with knowledge, skills and behaviours relating to each module.
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
GCSE Level 2 or above/equivalent Maths and English
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
This will be discussed with the employer and outlined in the employer handbook.
Behaviours expected within the role
To be successful at Derby College Group, the apprentice will be expected to be:
· Positive
· Polite
· Punctual
· Prepared
· Professional in their approach
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
They will gain a Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification.
What will the assessment look like?
The apprenticeship is made up of four core modules and one specialist module, with knowledge, skills and behaviours relating to each module.
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
This will be discussed with the employer on an individual basis.
Is there any specialist equipment required?
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They could advance to Level 3 study programmes or take on employment roles at a higher level.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Specialist roles in hospitality
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone who has come to you directly asking for an apprenticeship. However, if you don’t, we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and can provide external advertising through social media and the National Apprenticeship Service’s website.
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
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Course Information Last Updated On: July 11, 2025 10:14 am
