While many businesses throughout the economy have faced tough times, the hospitality industry has once again bucked this trend. The hospitality sector employs seven per cent of the working population. Including replacement demand, an additional 660,200 people will need to be recruited by 2020 People 1st State of the Nation 2013. Gloucestershire College is the main provider of hospitality, catering and chef training in the county and has a long, successful track record, with students going on to develop careers with a wide range of establishments. You may initially think about working in a hotel or restaurant (our students have gone on to work and own Michelin starred restaurants) but remember there are also lots of opportunities in company catering, hospitals and care homes, schools, sporting events or anywhere where people need to be fed! You may work in diverse roles such as; food and beverage manager, chef, waiting staff, conference and banqueting manager, crew member and housekeeper. A catering qualification is a great passport to working all over the world in an exciting and dynamic industry. You will gain industry experience by having the opportunity to work in our commercially run restaurants and catering outlets using our well-equipped professional kitchens and being taught by our skilled and motivated industry experienced team. The BTEC National Diploma in Hospitality is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to be a sucessful supervisor in the hospitality and catering industry. You can also progress to other courses, including a Foundation Degree. These transferable skills will enable learners to meet changing circumstances within their current employment and future roles. You will be involved in working at a number of events outside normal college hours at venues across the county, including in the evenings and at week-ends. These will give you the experience and opportunities you need to practice and develop your supervisory skills in a real event. The assessment approach of the BTEC Nationals in Hospitality allows for you to receive feedback on your progress throughout the course as you provide evidence towards the grading criteria. Evidence for assessment may be generated through a range of diverse activities including role play and oral assessment.

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