The Hospitality and Catering industry employs over 1.9 million people and is worth over £8 billion to the UK economy. It’s an exciting industry to be part of, with fast-changing trends and a diverse number of roles available. Careers could include working as an Events Manager, a Head Chef, Restaurant Manager, General Manager or Catering Manager. The environment is often flexible, with the industry functioning 24 hours a day.
Catering and Hospitality can open a range of doors, from working in a bar or restaurant to travelling the world on cruise ships and airlines.
School Leaver Courses
Generally studied by 16-18 year olds as an alternative to A-Levels.
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Entry Level 3 Certificate in Vocational Studies - Hospitality and Catering
Full-Time
The programme involves practical work in our kitchens and restaurant. Theory will take place in a classroom…
Level 1 Professional Catering
Full-Time
The course involves front of house and kitchen service. There will be practical work and independent…
Level 2 Professional Catering
Full-Time
Your programme will involve practical work in our kitchens and restaurant. Theory will take place in…
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Catering
Full-Time
The Programme allows students to choose to specialise in either Kitchen and Larder or Patisserie and…
Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision
Full-Time
This exciting programme will give you an unprecedented opportunity to enter a career in the food and…
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery
Full-Time
The Programme allows students to choose to specialise in either Kitchen and Larder or Patisserie and…
Adult Professional Courses
Expert qualifications that can be studied flexibly around your working life.
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Advanced Apprenticeship Standard - Work Based - Hospitality Supervisor
Work based Apprenticeship
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Intermediate Apprenticeship Standard - Production Chef
Work based Apprenticeship
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Intermediate Apprenticeship Standard - Work Based - Commis Chef
Work Based Apprenticeship
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Intermediate Apprenticeship Standard - Work Based - Hospitality Team Member
Work based Apprenticeship
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Junior Chefs Programme (for Year 9 to 11 students)
Part-time Faculty
Do you like Cooking? Do you enjoy cooking and working with people? Do you want to learn more about…
Level 2 Award in Barista Skills
Part-Time Faculty
This qualification is delivered over 3 separate days and is a mixture of both practical and theorectical…
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production and Cooking
Part-Time Faculty
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
Part-Time Faculty
Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Professional Cookery Studies
Part-Time Faculty
On campus
The College has three industrial-sized kitchens which are all equipped with modern, up-to-date facilities, and these serve a newly refurbished restaurant, East Avenue, which can sit up to 60 people. Alongside experienced lecturers, this provides students with a fresh and modern environment which will provide them with the skills to confidently progress into the workplace.
Students are able to enter various competitions during their course, which may include tasks such as taking over hotel kitchens for a weekend or running gala events. The College has great employment links with local businesses, and holds a partnership with Holiday Inn as their official training provider. Speakers regularly attend the College to inform students of the different types of careers available to them, coming from backgrounds including the Navy, EHO, and AA inspection.
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Eastleigh careers advisor excels at Hampshire Education Awards
Eastleigh College’s Lead Careers Advisor, Trudy McKenzie, impressed the judges at Hampshire Country Council's annual Education Awards and scooped the 'Futures Award' for her excellence and achievements, and the positive impact she has had on learners' future career progression.
National recognition for careers and enterprise innovation
Eastleigh College has been commended by the Association of Colleges for the careers and progression support it provides to learners by being shortlisted for this year’s Beacon Awards. This recognition highlights the outstanding work of the college’s career and work readiness team, and other staff across the college who are dedicated to ensure learners are fully aware of the opportunities available to them.