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Course and Career Guide 2016–17

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

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Hello and welcome to our School of Hospitality and Catering Course and Career Guide for 2016–17.

Introduction

It’s jam packed with information about all of the courses on offer, the financial support available and about what student life is like here at Northumberland College! When you find a course that sounds right for you and you want to find out more or are ready to apply visit www.northumberland.ac.uk or come along to one of our open events listed on the back page of this guide. Our Help Hub team is available all year round 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am – 4:30pm on Fridays to offer advice and information. Feel free to pop in and see them at the Ashington or Kirkley Hall campuses, or contact them at [email protected] or call 01670 841 200. To arrange a visit to the college to have a look around please call the School Links team on 01670 841 299 Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm or Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm.

Contents

01 Introduction 02 Why Choose Northumberland College? 04 Officially a GOOD College 06 Progression opportunities 07 Your Hospitality and Catering Student Journey 08 Our Campuses 11 Travel 12 College Life 16 Financial Support 17 Student Support 18 Student Journey - Your Passport to Employment 20 Careers Guidance 22 School of Hospitality and Catering 38 Application Form

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Why choose Northumberland College? There are lots of reasons why you should choose to study at Northumberland College.

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WE OFFER OVER 40 DIFFERENT APPRENTICESHIPS, ONE OF THE LARGEST RANGES OF APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE REGION

93% of students rate the teaching on their course as good** ** Source: QPD on programme survey, March 2015

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90% OF LEVEL 2 STUDENTS ACHIEVE SUCCESS ON THEIR MAIN FULL-TIME PROGRAMME OF STUDY.

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* Source: Independent Destination Survey

FREE TRAVEL FOR 16–18 YEAR OLDS* * Subject to eligibility criteria, 16–18 year olds living in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Correct at time of going to print.

Our latest Ofsted inspection rated the college as GOOD and inspectors praised the quality of teaching AND learning and our highly skilled and experienced teachers with credible industry knowledge*

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Visit www.northumberland.ac.uk to see our range of courses, view 360° tours 90% GOOD and watch videos of our current students.

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We have excellent links with employers in Northumberland and the wider North East region so we can help you find an Apprenticeship with a local employer

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90% OF ALL STUDENTS WOULD 90% GOOD 40 RECOMMEND NORTHUMBERLAND 1COLLEGE** ** Source: QPD on programme survey, March 2015

92% of students 90% GOOD are satisfied with their course**

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** Source: QPD on programme survey, March 2015

WE ARE THE LARGEST FURTHER EDUCATION PROVIDER IN NORTHUMBERLAND 1 WITH CENTRES ACROSS 90% THE COUNTY

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Officially a GOOD College! Here are some of the things Ofsted had to say about us:

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Many students achieve additional qualifications as well as their main qualification, and these

are carefully tailored to support them in gaining employment or progressing to higher level qualifications.

Students benefit from

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Progression opportunities Here at Northumberland College we offer courses from entry level through to Honours Degree in partnership with leading universities.

Your Hospitality and Catering Journey The hospitality sector is a vibrant, fast-paced and rewarding sector that employs a workforce in the UK of around 2.5million.

Progression opportunities

We are passionate about developing the complete set of skills that employers expect. As well as high standards of vocational training throughout your studies in the Academy and through all the experiences we can offer, we aim to develop your confidence, resilience, can do mindset, presentation skills and general all round ability to succeed in the work place.

We also offer a wide range of part-time, leisure and professional courses in everything from accountancy to Photoshop – so if you need to top-up your skills in other areas, we’re sure to have the course for you. Here at Northumberland College we offer courses from entry level through to Honours Degree in partnership with leading universities. 90% of our students move in to positive destinations following their study with us that means either into employment or further study.

Aged 16-18?

Northumberland Career College may be of interest if you would like to combine academic studies with a more practical element – specialising in an area that is of interest to you. Northumberland Career College has specialisms within Construction, Engineering, Hospitality and Catering, Tourism, Land-based Industries and Animal Care. At our Career College, you will learn through practical experiences, projects set by employers and of course, quality work experience opportunities. This is in addition to a solid academic education.

Employability and life skills

We embed employability skills that will help you in your future career throughout our Student Journey - Your Passport to Employment. English, maths, communication skills, resilience and team work are all built into our courses. We offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities including trips and visits associated with your chosen course, sports teams, the opportunity to get involved in the Student Association, and at the start of every course you and your fellow students will have the chance to visit our Activity Centre at our Kirkley Hall campus to take part in an adventurous team building day. Work experience is built in to all of our fulltime study programmes too so you’ll develop know-how in practical situations. In addition we have links with hundreds of employers throughout the region. We place great importance on attendance and punctuality and our tutors will also help you to develop time management, motivation, and team work skills that will not only help you to achieve academic success but will show a potential employer that you also have the skills required for the work place.

As part of your studies you will: train in one of our five professional kitchens that include a dedicated pastry kitchen. work with experienced chefs to develop delicious menus for our The Gallery restaurant – a new 40-seat restaurant serving à-la-carte menus at our Ashington Campus, which provides a realistic working environment for our students to develop the skills required by the industry. develop customer service skills as you serve customers in our Deli, the restaurant and also the restaurant’s lounge bar area. have the opportunity to experience how events are managed at our award-winning Kirkley Hall wedding and conferencing venue, catering students will also experience those additional professional kitchens. get involved in competitions including the North East Culinary Trade Association inter college challenge. participate in off-site events including our traditional Burns Night supper.

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Our Campuses We have recently completed a campus investment of over £10 million to upgrade facilities at our Ashington and Kirkley Hall campuses and create over 5,000m2 of brand-new and refurbished facilities for our students and the community.

Campus facilities You will benefit from excellent facilities that are of industry standard so you’ll be prepared for your future career. Our campus facilities give you the chance to: access study resources at one of our Learning Support Centres – here you’ll be able to access IT suites, reserve ITC devices, log-in to online journals, enjoy other library resources or just meet for either quiet or group study. drop-in to our enterprise zones or Help Hubs for support, advice and guidance. pamper yourself at one of our luxurious The Graduate hair and beauty salons located at our Ashington, Hexham and Berwick campuses. At Ashington there is a nail bar and individual treatment rooms. enjoy a light bite or an à la carte menu at one of our places to eat, which include the Deli Bar and The Gallery restaurant at Ashington or the Orangery tea room at Kirkley Hall. catch up with friends within our student recreation zones – at Ashington campus there’s pool and air hockey or there’s a student zone at Kirkley Hall too. Plus there are dedicated Higher Education centres for those studying at HNC, HND or Degree level.

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Travel Northumberland College’s transport network for 2016.

We have invested in a network of 10 dedicated bus routes* across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear to provide transport from a place near you to your chosen campus. All of our college-run services are flexible; if you see a route near you speak to us and we will do our best to create an accessible pick-up point! Services will also link with local bus, rail and metro stations for those learners outside of these services. Full details of the routes are available via our website visit: www.northumberland.ac.uk, email [email protected] or call 01670 841 200. Free and subsidised transport is also available for learners over 18 depending on personal circumstances.

Value travel

For those of you who don’t qualify for free travel, there are a number of value schemes offered by transport providers that could help you save on public transport costs.

CONTACT OUR HELP HUB TEAM FOR OUR TRANSPORT GUIDE TO THE COLLEGE BUS SERVICES

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Find out more by contacting your local public transport provider, visiting www.nexus.org.uk or by contacting our Help Hub on 01670 841200.

By car

If you can drive and plan on bringing your car to college, we have free parking on-site at our Ashington and Kirkley Hall campuses.

GREAT OFFERS! • FREE TRANSPORT FOR 16–18 YEAR OLDS** • MORE BUS ROUTES THAN EVER BEFORE • ROUTES FROM NORTHUMBERLAND AND TYNE AND WEAR TO ALL CAMPUSES • GREAT CONNECTIVITY FROM RAIL, BUS AND METRO STATIONS • FREE OR SUBSIDISED TRANSPORT AVAILABLE FOR SOME LEARNERS OVER 18*** * Services will run subject to demand ** Available to 16–18year olds travelling from all areas of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear only *** Eligibility criteria applies


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College Life Life at Northumberland College is about more than just studying; it’s about meeting new people, enjoying new experiences, developing new skills and spending time with friends.

BECOMING SINCE CLASSSOREPMANY A MET I'VENEW FRIENDS!

Student Association

Join our Student Association as a student representative and let us know what you and your fellow students think of our courses, services and facilities.

Get involved!

You could become part of the paid Presidential Team as a Vice President or even as Student President. We hold various elections throughout the year and all our positions are elected by the students of Northumberland College — so whether you stand for election or vote, you can be involved in the decision-making process at your Students’ Association. It will also look great on your CV to employers.

GET INVOLVED! • BECOME A CLASS REP OR ACADEMY REP — REPRESENTING YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS • RUN A COLLEGE CLUB OR SOCIETY • ORGANISE STUDENTS EVENTS AND/OR PARTIES Sound good? For more information about how you can get involved contact: Joanne Allman, Students’ Association Liaison Officer Call 01670 841 200 Ext: 202 Email [email protected]

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Enterprise

Come and find the Enterprise 10 Hub on the ground floor at the Ashington Campus and get involved in the College’s exciting enterprise activities, competitions and opportunities: Pitch to run a student led company and access business support Sign up to work with a mentor from a local company Sign up to work in one of the many college real working environments Take part in work experience placements with local companies Get involved with social enterprise projects run by the Enterprise 10 team Come up with an idea and pitch for support in the College’s Dragon Den Volunteer in one of the many College enterprises or with a community based project Sign up to work with other students on a real business brief set by a local employer Take full advantage of the range of enterprise e-learning packages on offer Become an Enterprise Ambassador for College Sign up for an exciting enterprise challenge to manage an event or community day.

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NorthlandXTRA

We offer our students an exciting package of benefits with your student ID badge including:

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10% off treatments at any of our hair and beauty salons 20% off the zip wire at Kirkley Hall Campus 50% off Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens. For the full range of student benefits visit www.northumberland.ac.uk/xtra

Enrichment activities

We have an exciting new enrichment programme with lots of activities planned throughout the year. You’ll be able to try something you’ve never done before, develop your talents or find a new interest or hobby. If there are any new activities you want to take part in, please send us your suggestions via Voicebox or talk to the student mentors. You will have the opportunity to represent the college in various Inter and Intra College competitions throughout the year such as 5-a-side football tournaments, team building challenges and badminton competitions.

Behaviour, attendance and punctuality

Here at Northumberland College we don’t tolerate poor behaviour, college should be a safe, inclusive and enjoyable place for everyone. We place great importance on attendance and punctuality, which

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are monitored at the start of every lesson – this will help you to develop good time management skills, which is valued by employers.


ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE BADMINTON BASKETBALL BOX CIRCUITS CLIMBING / KAYAK CLUB DIGITAL GAMING CLUB DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD LEGS, BUMS AND TUMS FOOTBALL — MALE ONLY KWICK CRICKET LA CROSSE NETBALL POWERHOOP RUNNING CLUB SMASH UP BADMINTON SOCCERCISE — FEMALE ONLY SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS TEAM BUILDING VOLLEYBALL YOGA ZUMBA

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

You will have the chance to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which is the most respected personal development award in the world and is highly valued by employers and universities. You’ll find yourself doing activities and projects such as helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity. You’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Pamper yourself

Book an appointment in one of our luxurious hair and beauty salons ‘The Graduate Salon’ located at the Ashington, Berwick or Hexham campuses. A full range of treatments are available at a fraction of high street prices with well-known branded products for sale also. For more information visit www.northumberland.ac.uk/salons or follow your local Graduate on Facebook for offers.

Food and drink

There are various options to catch up with friends and get a bite to eat, from a quick sandwich to a three course meal!

Learning Support Centres

Our Learning Support Centres have great facilities including IT suites, libraries and quiet study areas.

Move in!

If you want to come and study with us, but you live quite a distance away, you could move in to our halls of residence based at our Kirkley Hall Campus. For more information please visit northumberland.ac.uk/accommodation


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Financial Support You may be eligible for financial support from our learner support fund.

Student Support When you study with us we make it our priority to ensure that you receive the very best support, advice and guidance to help you succeed on your course.

Learner support funds and bursaries To find out more speak to our Help Hub

Information, advice and guidance

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Just drop into our Ashington or Kirkley Hall campuses, email [email protected] or call us 01670 841200 to speak to one of our helpful advisors about:

You may be eligible for financial support from our learner support fund to help with: The costs of travelling to and from college and costs incurred whilst studying Equipment that you may need for your course Childcare costs Accommodation costs, for those who study a distance from home Financial hardship and emergencies Plus, you could get free lunches in our food outlets.

team on 01670 841200 or email [email protected] who can give you one-to-one support with your loan application.

Care to learn

Think you can’t afford to come to college? Think again!

If you are a young parent aged under 20, you could get up to £160 per child per week to help cover the costs for registered childcare, whilst you are studying.

Aged 19 or over and thinking about further education?

From September 2016 The Advanced Learner Loan from the Government is for people aged 19 or over who wish to study a course at Level 3 or higher. It will help you to cover the cost of tuition fees, and you won’t need to pay a penny back until you earning over £21,000 per year!

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For more information on the Advanced Learner loan visit www.gov.uk/advancedlearning-loans

Aged 16–18? Your course will be FREE and you could be entitled to financial bursaries to help with the cost of studying.* * Subject to eligibility criteria. 16–18 learners only, household income of £25,000 or less

Our award winning Help Hub advisors are accredited with the Matrix standard for advice and guidance.

• College courses and support available • Financial issues • Advanced Learner Loan • Travel costs and timetables • Links with external support agencies • Accommodation. Student mentors

Our team of student mentors are here to motivate and help you with college life. They can help you with study skills and revision techniques, help you to manage your workload and assignments and provide advice and support. They also arrange lots of fun sporting enrichment activities for you to take part in to keep fit and make new friends.

Learning Support

Our Learning Support team provide a range of services for learners with varying support needs and are committed to responding to specific learner requests wherever possible. They can make special arrangements for exams and have a range of specialist resources and equipment to help you with your studies. If you have any needs or would just like to talk to someone about learning support, please indicate this on your application form. The team can offer one-to-one support and supervision for students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties or language support needs.

Drop-in Health Clinic

During term-time Northumbria Healthcare provide a drop-in service for health checks at our Ashington Campus, so if you have any concerns you can chat in confidence to qualified nurse practitioners. Just ask at the Help Hub for times and room location.

Counselling service

Our confidential service run by qualified counsellors is available to students who may want to discuss problems inside or outside of college.


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Student Journey Your passport to employment

GETTING STARTED

• Website • Help Hub • Social media • Information, advice and guidance • Open events • Course guides

Freshers' Week Your Study and Induction Bundle Programme

• Freshers' weeks activities • Meet the staff • Full induction programme • Student Association • Explore the facilities • Understand the Prevent Agenda • Knowing who is

responsible for your safety

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Main Programme Maths and English Work experience Enrichment Enterprise Tutorial Student voice Fundamental British Values

ENTERPRISE 10

Employability

Enrichment

• Student-led companies and retail outlets D • ragon’s Den and business support • Real working environments • Real business briefs an Enterprise • Become Ambassador • Sign up for enterprise challenges • T wo day outdoor activity

• ‘Can do’ attitude • Self-motivation • Communication skills • Time management • Team work • Personal confidence • U nderstanding employers' expectations • Planning and organising • Leadership and creativity • Job matching

• Sports • Social enterprise • Charity work • Volunteering • Trips and visits • The Duke of Edinburgh's Award • Digital gaming club

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THE HELP HUB

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Information, advice and guidance Welfare and safeguarding Financial support, bursaries and loans Additional personal and learning support Mentors and Counsellors

MATHS AND ENGLISH

• GCSEs • Functional Skills • Specialist software and support • Maths and English for life and work

LEARNING 10

• H igh quality learning and teaching • E –learning and digital technologies • Student-centred • Individualised learning • Stretch and challenge

PREPARATION JOB SHOP FOR THE WORLD AND CAREERS OF WORK

Preparation for progression

• Work experience and job shadowing • Internships • T raineeships and Apprenticeships • Networking events • Career fairs • Business breakfasts • T aster days in local

• ‘Passport to Your Future’ • Progression events • Graduation celebrations • Help Hub and Mentor support • Job Zone • Alumni

• Dedicated ‘Job Shop’ team • S pecialist career software packages • Independent recruitment agency • Job club workshops •Independent and impartial Careers Consultants

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Careers Guidance When you enrol with us you will receive the support of our careers guidance team within the Help Hub. Careers Guidance

Career Coach is an easy to use, web-based tool that is designed to help you gain a better understanding of careers choices. By providing the most current local data on wages, employment trends, job postings and associated education and training, it will help you to gain greater insight into career options.

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When you enrol with us you'll receive the support of our careers guidance team within the Help Hub. Salaries Disclaimer Please note that average salary information within this guide is drawn from various third-party sources listed below, is based on UK averages in 2015 and is intended as a guide only.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP • WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH YOU COULD EARN? • HOW MANY JOBS ARE AVAILABLE WHERE YOU LIVE? • WHAT COURSE WILL HELP YOU WORK TOWARDS YOUR DREAM JOB?

www.economicmodeling.com/career-coach www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.prospects.ac.uk


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The Hospitality and Catering sector Facts and figures

The UK hospitality sector employs around 3 million people or 10% of the workforce and includes over 180,000 businesses.1

2020 1 Source: The British Hospitality Association

The hospitality sector was one of the main drivers of the UK economy throughout the economic downturn. 3

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The hospitality and tourism sector continues to be a big and growing sector. It currently employs a workforce of 2.5m, a rise of 251,878 since 2009. 2 2 Source: ONS Labour force survey 2014

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Our wide range of courses meet the requirements of the hospitality and catering industry. Whether you want to go straight into employment or continue on to higher education with an HNC or HND, we have the course for you.

School of Hospitality and Catering

From running thriving businesses to landing top positions in venues as prestigious as Gleneagles in Scotland, we have seen our hospitality and catering students achieve great things. Our new 40-seat restaurant serving à-la-carte menus at our Ashington Campus provides a realistic working environment for our students to develop the skills required by the industry.

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The restaurant is licensed and is open to the public for morning coffee, lunch and dinner. The quality of service and food provided by our students, working under the guidance of highly skilled tutors, makes it a popular eating venue for staff, students and members of the public. In addition, we have numerous other real enterprises to train within alongside our highly skilled tutors. These include weddings, conferences and various types of events at our award winning Kirkley Hall Campus.

Progression and career opportunities You can study with the college up to Level 5 on our HND Hospitality Management course and could then progress to university or into the hospitality industry. New for 2016 - successful HND students will be able to study a BA (Hons) in Event Management (top-up) with the University of Cumbria, at Northumberland College. Chef, hotel reception manager, caterer and operations manager are just some of the careers available to you if you study a course in hospitality and catering.

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Entry Level Certificate in Hospitality

Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hospitality — Multi Skilled

Duration One year Course code HOT0051P Location Ashington

Duration One year Course code HOT0001F Location Ashington

What will I study on this course?


You will spend time doing practical activities in our professional training kitchens to develop your kitchen skills. You will also have an opportunity to practice your food preparation skills weekly in The Gallery Restaurant. There is a considerable classroom element of the course where you will enhance your employability skills. You will learn how to present yourself to the public and to customers and how to maintain a professional appearance. You will work on interview skills and how to work well in a team. This will help prepare you for a career in the catering industry and to progress onto higher level qualifications within the area.

Entry requirements

You must have basic skills in maths and English but there are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Next steps

After successful completion of the course you could progress on to study a Level 1 course here at Northumberland College or seek work in the Hospitality and Catering industry.

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You will spend time doing practical activities in The Gallery Restaurant. You will experience a realistic working environment working in the kitchen during the lunch-time service to develop your basic kitchen and cooking skills, and practising your food service skills serving customers in the restaurant. You will also look at the theory of cooking processes and food service covering topics such as food safety, cooking techniques, food and beverage service, menu planning and preparing healthier foods and food for special dietary requirements.

Entry requirements

You will generally be required to have gained five GCSEs at grade D/E or above although there are exceptions and have basic skills in maths and English. Mature students with no formal qualifications are welcomed.

Next steps

After successful completion of the course you could progress on to study a Level 2 course or find work in the Hospitality and Catering industry. Career opportunities include working in the kitchen or front of house as a server, barista or bar staff in a variety of pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels. Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk

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Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery Duration One year Course code HOT0040F Location Ashington

What will I study on this course? This course will broaden your cooking skills so that you understand the theory underpinning cooking processes.

There are a range of units to choose from such as an introduction to the catering and hospitality industry, food safety and health and safety awareness, personal workplace skills, healthier foods and special diets and preparing and cooking a range of dishes using a variety of cooking methods.

Entry requirements

You should have two GCSEs at grade F or above and basic skills in maths and English.

Next steps

On successful completion of this qualification you could progress onto a NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery here at Northumberland College or into employment at a commis chef level within a kitchen.

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Level 2 NVQ Hospitality — Multi Skilled Duration One year Course code HOT0053F Location Ashington


You will be able to develop the skills learned at Level 1 to learn more about food preparation and more complex cooking techniques, alongside developing your food and beverage service skills. You will learn about preparing, cooking and finishing fish and poultry dishes, meat dishes, soups, pastry dishes, desserts, vegetables and pasta dishes. You will learn about setting up and closing the kitchen and how to order new stock. Your practical work will be assessed in the kitchens and The Gallery Restaurant, you will also have the chance to work in the kitchens at Kirkely Hall, our award-winning weddings and conferencing venue. There is a classroom element of the course where you will look at the theory of cooking processes and food service. You will cover topics such as food safety, cooking techniques, costing and menu planning and preparing healthier foods and special dietary requirements.

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Entry requirements

You will generally be required to have gained a Level 1 qualification in food production and cooking or equivalent and have basic skills in maths and English. Mature students with no formal qualifications are welcomed.

Next steps

After successful completion of the course you could progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision. Career opportunities include working in the kitchen or front of house as a server, barista or bar staff in a variety of pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels.

Starting salaries for trainee or commis chefs are around £14,000 and can rise to £16,000 for a section chef or chef de partie


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Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Diploma in Food and Professional Cookery Beverage Service

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery







There are a range of units to choose from whilst studying on the Diploma programme. You will learn how to prepare and cook meat, poultry, vegetables, sauces, soups and desserts. This qualification will provide learners the opportunity to broaden their range of cooking skills and be able to understand the theory which will underpin their cooking skills and then be able to apply and adapt the skills they have learnt in different working environments.

Entry requirements

You should have two GCSEs at grade D or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification and basic skills in maths and English.

Next steps

Successful completion of this qualification would enable you to enter employment within a kitchen environment or progress onto a Level 3 course here at Northumberland College.

The course consists of students working within the realistic working environment of the college’s school of catering in The Gallery Restaurant, our 40 seat commercially run restaurant, which is open to members of the public as well as staff and students. You will be expected to take part in morning coffee, lunch and evening dinner services , you will also have the chance to work in the kitchens at Kirkely Hall, our award-winning weddings and conferencing venue.

Entry requirements

You should have two GCSEs at grade D or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

Next steps

After successful completion of the course you could progress on to study a Level 3 qualification here at Northumberland College or find work in the Hospitality and Catering industry.

This course will allow you to develop a broad range of practical culinary skills that will equip you for the rigours of the modern kitchen environment. An ideal student for this course is one who is motivated with a desire to learn and is passionate about gastronomy. You will learn advanced skills in the preparation, cooking and finishing of soups and sauces, meat, fish and vegetables, pastry and hot and cold desserts. You will undertake some evening work in The Gallery Restaurant and the course will develop your practical skills and knowledge for a career as a chef in the catering industry. You will also have the chance to work in the kitchens at Kirkely Hall, our awardwinning weddings and conferencing venue.

Entry requirements

A sous chef can earn up to £22,000 Restaurant/catering establishment managers and proprietors earn around £19,000 per year with experienced workers earning up to £36,000 Head chefs can earn over £30,000

You should have four GCSEs at grade C or above, ideally including English and maths, or a a relevant Level 2 qualification. You would normally be expected to have a Level 2 or equivalent and be working in the hospitality industry. Placements may be found for those with experience and who are currently unemployed.

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“ The course taught me

important management skills that make up a big part of my job role. It gave me more confidence and encouraged me to aim high in my career. The tutors at Northumberland College were really good and were always supportive and there for me if I had any questions or needed any help. I continued my studies going on to a Degree in Hospitality and Culinary Management and I hope to do a Masters' Degree in Business Management in the future to further progress my career.

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Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering

Duration One year Course code HOT0036P Location Ashington

Duration One –two years Course code HOT0060P Location Ashington



To reflect the many career options on offer, this Apprenticeship has several pathways. You will develop skills in one of several areas according to your job role such as working front of house, cookery or hospitality such as working in hotels. Ideal if you work in hospitality and catering and want to gain a recognised qualification.

Entry requirements

You should have two GCSEs at grade D or above, ideally including English and maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification and be employed in the industry.

Next steps

After completing the course you could progress on to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering.

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Other Apprenticeships available in the School of Hospitality and Catering:

You will develop the chef skills needed to progress into a supervisory or managerial role within a hospitality setting. Ideal if you work in hospitality and catering and want to develop your skills and gain a recognised higher level qualification.

Entry requirements

You should have four GCSEs at grade C or above , ideally including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification and be employed in the industry.

Next steps

After completing the course you could progress to the HNC or HND in Hospitality Management at Northumberland College, or into a career in the Hospitality and Catering industry.

• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Housekeeping • Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Housekeeping • Level 2 Apprenticeship in

Hospitality Services

• Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Hospitality Services • Level 2 Apprenticeship in Environmental and Cleaning Services • Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Environmental and Cleaning Services


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Application Form Please complete all relevant sections If you would like help completing this application form or require it in another format or language, please contact our Help Hub by calling 01670 841 200 or emailing [email protected]. Please return your completed form to: Information Centre, FREEPOST MP58, Northumberland College, College Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8BR. Fax it to: 01670 841 201 Or apply online at: www.northumberland.ac.uk. We offer help and guidance to people who are unsure of which course to choose. If you would like help, tick this box.

Personal Information

For Office Use Only

Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms

Address line 1:

Student no:

Surname:

Address line 2:

Rec’d:

First name(s):

Address line 3:

Ack’d:

Date of birth:

Address line 4:

Refs 1:

Rec’d

Sex: male/female

Postcode:

Refs 2:

Rec’d

Tel number. (home):

Mobile number:

Interview:

Tel number. (work):

Email address:

Offer sent: CRB form completed:

Current Education Status Are you still at school?

Course Information Yes

No

Yes

No

What would you like to study and which campus do you intend to study at?

If YES, please give name of school: Have you ever studied at Northumberland College? If YES, please state title of course and date: Are you currently employed?

Yes

No

If YES, please state job role and company name:

Ashington

Kirkley Hall

Berwick

Full time

Part time

Apprenticeship

If you have ticked Apprenticeship, do you have an employer? Yes

No

Address of employer:

What happens next? Once we have received your application form:

• We will send you an acknowledgement or an interview date for pre-course counselling within three weeks. • You will receive a written offer and a record of your interview within 1 week of your interview.

Please state dates when you will be unavailable for interview:

Hexham

Qualifications (include any subjects you are currently studying) Level: GCSE /A / O / AS

Subject

Grade or expected grade

Date taken / to be taken

Additional Support

How would you describe your ethnic origin?

Do you have a disability / learning difficulty that we may be able to support you with?

Asian or Asian British – Bangladeshi

Mixed – White and Asian

Asian or Asian British – Indian

Mixed – White and Black African

Asian or Asian British – Pakistani

Mixed – White and Black Caribbean

Any other Asian background

Mixed – Any other Mixed background

Black or Black British – African

White – British

Black or Black British – Caribbean

White – Irish

Any other Black background

Any other White background

Chinese

Any other

Yes

No

Please specify:

Are you happy for information about your disability to be passed on to staff to arrange support? Yes

No

How did you find out about Northumberland College? Newspaper

Social media

College website

Dropped into college

Radio

Magazine

College bus

College leaflet /poster

Bus advert

Course booklet

School /connexions

Family /f riends

Returning student

Job Centre /Careers

Not known /n ot provided Have you been a resident in the UK or EU for the whole of the last three years? Yes

No

References: If you are applying for a CARE/EARLY YEARS OR SPORTS COURSE, please give the name and address of TWO REFEREES. Please note your referees should not be a family member and you should have known the person for a minimum of one year. Name Address

Position

Postcode

Name Address

Postcode

Please return your completed form to:

Your attention is drawn to the condition stated at the right. Signed

Position

Northumberland College collects data about all our staff and learners for various administrative, academic and health and safety reasons. Because of the Data Protection Act 1998, we need your consent before we can do this. As we cannot operate effectively without processing information about you, we need you to sign the following ‘consent to process’ clause. If you do not sign this we will not be able to process your application or offer you a course place. The college will not divulge any information about you to any unauthorised agency without prior, written consent. I agree to Northumberland College processing my personal data contained in the document or any other data the College may obtain from me or other people. I agree to the processing of such data as detailed above, for any purposes connected with my studies, my health and safety whilst on College premises, or for any legitimate reason. I understand that I can contact the College MIS Manager if I require any further information.

Date

Information Centre, FREEPOST MP58, Northumberland College, College Road, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 8BR

Equality and diversity

Safeguarding

Northumberland College promotes an inclusive Northumberland College recognises its environment in which all learners are valued legal duty in safeguarding young people and diversity is actively and visibly celebrated. and vulnerable adults from harm and in responding to possible abuse. Our child protection and vulnerable adults policies If you would like information have been drafted in accordance with provided in another format, such as the Children Act 2004 and also meets large print, audio or Braille, or help Northumberland County Council’s with translation please contact us: Practice Guidelines for the Protection and Empowerment of Vulnerable Adults. Call 01670 841 200

Email [email protected]

Disclaimer

Whilst we have made every effort to ensure the information contained in this course guide was correct at the time of going to print, courses and details may be subject to change. You can find our most up-to-date course information at www.northumberland.ac.uk or by calling our Help Hub 01670 841200.

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OPEN EVENTS AND ENROLMENT School of Hospitality and Catering

Open Events Ashington and Kirkley Hall Campuses Tuesday 09 February 2016 Tuesday 08 March 2016 Tuesday 12 April 2016 Tuesday 10 May 2016 Tuesday 07 June 2016 Tuesday 12 July 2016 4.30pm – 7.00pm

Come and try out courses and find out more about our campuses Taster Day Tuesday 5 April Summer School 12 to 15 July (choose from a range of taster courses, try exciting drop-in activities and join our campus festival) Call 01670 841 200 to reserve your place now.

Ashington and Kirkley Hall Campuses Saturday 23 April 10.00am to 3.00pm

Hexham and Berwick Campuses Tuesday 10 May 2016 Tuesday 7 June 2016 4.30pm – 7.00pm

Summer Enrolment 2016 Anyone is welcome to drop in during enrolment for advice on what course to choose. Ashington and Kirkley Hall Campuses

Monday 15 August to Saturday 3 September 2016 Monday – Friday 11:00am – 6:30pm Saturday 10:00am – 1:00pm

Contact us Call 01670 841 200 Email [email protected] www.northumberland.ac.uk /northumberlandcoll

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