About the College:
Weston College is one of the fastest growing Further Education Colleges in the UK, offering more than 800 full and part-time academic, work related and leisure courses to students from around North Somerset.
The high quality of our education and training provision also attracts students from other parts of the UK as well as from abroad.
Courses are delivered in Weston and at more than 50 community locations across North Somerset. With more than 19,000 students there is a rich mix of people studying at the College on a wide range of full and part-time courses.
Awards and Nominations
- National and regional winner, National Training Awards
- Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) status for Weston College Multiskills Centre
- Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) status for Hospitality
- National Further Education Skills Challenge award winner
- Investors in Careers
- Investors in People
- HEIST - Education Marketing Award
- College staff nominated for national STAR awards
Capital Developments
- £3.5 million refurbishment of main Knightstone Campus
- The new University Campus due to open September 2007
Facilities and Student Life:
The College also offers superb facilities:
- Learning Resource Centre - fully equipped with over 20,000 books, DVDs and videos, careers information and reference materials, access to computers and study spaces
- IT facilites
- Sports, gym and fitness - brand new air-conditioned fitness gym at Knightstone Campus, well equipped sports hall, access to sports fields and tennis courts
- Sports Academies - open to all students and include football, rugby, golf, squash, cricket, hockey, basketball, swimming and health & fitness
- College shop
- Student common rooms
Weston College has a thriving students Union, which all students over 16 can be part of. The Student Union is run by students for students and provides all kinds of services and events - such as Freshers Fairs, campaigns, parties and trips.
For more information, please visit - www.weston.ac.uk/student_services/
Courses available
Catering and Hospitality
Why study Hospitality and Catering at Weston College?
- Weston College has been designated as a Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) for Hospitality Services working in partnership with City of Bristol College
- Extensive investment means you can benefit from practising in our world-class training kitchen and work at our high profile training restaurant The Grove
- Experienced staff who bring a wealth of knowledge from the hospitality industry
- Test your culinary abilities at our annual Chef of the Year competition
- Students have visited France, Finland and the United States as part of our on-going exchange programme
- "High pass rates" and "particularly good teaching and learning" were comments made by inspectors in our 2005 Ofsted report.
Full Time
NVQ 1- Food Preparation and Cooking
1 year full-time
Entry requirements - You must be able to demonstrate an interest in the subject and a willingness to learn to study this course. You do not need any formal qualifications.
Each industry sector in the UK has its own set of occupational standards. These standards describe exactly what you ned to know and what you should be able to do for every work activity carried out within that sector.
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are qualifications that assess your ability to work to these standards. An NVQ is understood and valued by employers.
The NVQ 1 in Food Preparation and Cooking is made up of 10 units - 5 cores units and 5 optional ones.
The core units are:
- Maintain a safe and secure working environment
- Develop effective working relationships
- Clean food production areas, equipment and utensils
- Maintain and handle knives
- Maintain hygiene in food storage, preparation and cooking
The optional units are selected by the College and may include baking, vegetable preparation, boil, poach and steam food or bread products.
You can gain additional qualifications alongside your main course, including Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and also more specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
NVQ 2 - Professional Cookery
2 years full-time.
Entry requirements - You will need 4 GCSEs in A - E range or an appropriate Level 1 qualification such as NVQ or BTEC Introductory Certificate / Diploma.
This course is made up of 13 units, 6 core units and 7 additional units are selected by the College. You will also work towards your NVQ Level 2 Food and Drink Service award as part of this programme.
The core units are:
- Create and maintain effective working relationships
- Maintain and promote hygiene in food storage, preparation and cooking
- Clean food production areas, equipment and utensils
- Maintain, handle and clean knives
- Maintain a safe and secure working environment
- Set up and close kitchen
The optional units are selected by the College and may include cooking, finishing and presenting flour and dough and tray-baked products, basic fish dishes, maintaining and dealing with payments or supervising team members.
You may also have the possibility to gain qualifications including Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
NVQ 3 - Food Preparation and Cooking (kitchen and larder)
1 year full-time.
Entry requirements - NVQ 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent. Any questions with regards entry requirements will be discussed at interview.
This course is made up of 10 units, 7 core units and 3 additional units are selected by the College.
The core units are:
- Control the receipt, storage and issue of resources
- Prepare, cook and finish complex fish dishes
- Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of workers, customers and other members of the public
- Prepare, cook and finish complex meat and poultry dishes
- Prepare, cook and finish complex sauces and cold dressings
- Prepare cook and finish complex vegetable dishes
- Manage oneself
You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications alongside your main course. These will include Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and can also include specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
BTEC Introductory Diploma - Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
1 year full-time.
Entry requirements - You must be able to demonstrate an interest in the subject and a willingness to learn to study this course. You do not need any formal qualifications.
This course is made up of 8 units. You will study 3 core units, 2 personal skills units and 3 specialist units.
The core units are:
- Starting work in hospitality, travel and tourism
- Working in hospitality, travel and tourism
- Introducing customer service
The two personal skill units are selected by the College from the following:
- Personal effectiveness
- Social responsibility at work
- Financial management
The 3 specialist units are selected by the College from the following:
- The aspiring chef
- Food service with a smile
- Planning trips
- Using displays in travel and tourism
- Work experience
You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications alongside your main course. These will include Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and can also include specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
BTEC National Diploma - Hospitality Supervision
2 years full time.
Entry requirements - 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or an appropriate Level 2 qualification such as an NVQ or BTEC First Diploma.
This practical, work-based course combines academic study and develops your practical skills and knowledge. It is made up of 18 units. You will study 5 core units and 13 specialist units.
The core units are:
- The hospitality industry
- Health, safety and security
- Work based experience
- Team leadership and supervision
- Applied costings for hospitality
The 13 specialist units are selected by the College and could include the following:
- Front of house operations
- Kitchen organisation and food safety
- Vegetarian cuisine
- Marketing for hospitality operations
- E-commerce for the hospitality industry
- Indian cuisine
- Chinese cuisine
- Themed event planning
- Hospitality and business start up
- Conference and banqueting operations
- Diet and nutrition
You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications alongside your main course. These will include Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and can also include specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
BTEC National Diploma - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
2 years full time
Entry requirements - 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or an appropriate Level 2 qualification such as an NVQ or BTEC First Diploma
This course is made up of 2 qualifications:
- BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality Supervision
- BTEC National Award in Travel & Tourism
Combining these qualifications gives you the equivalent of an 18 unit BTEC National Diploma
The BTEC National Certificate is made up of 12 units, 5 core units and 7 specialist units which are selected by the College from a wider list.
The core units are:
- The hospitality industry
- Health, safety and security
- Work based experience
- Team leadership and supervision
- Applied costings for hospitality
The BTEC National Award in Travel and Tourism is made up of 6 units and 2 specialist units which are selected by the College from a wider list.
The 4 core units are:
- The business of travel and tourism
- Marketing travel and tourism products and services
- Tourist destinations
- Customer service in travel and tourism
You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications alongside your main course. These will include Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and can also include specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
Part-time
Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering
Up to 2 years part-time
Entry requirements - You must be able to demonstrate an interest in the subject and a willingness to learn to study this course. You do not need any formal qualification. You must also be employed in an organisation in a relevant role for a t least 16 hours per week. If you don't have an employer, the College will support you to find a suitable employer at the start of your Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships are usually only open to people aged between 16 and 23.
As an apprentice you will learn both when you are at work and when you attend college. In addition to earning a salary, you will develop the skills needed for employment in this sector. As an apprentice you will spend the majority of the week working for an employer and learning in the workplace. Then come into College for one day a week to gain support from your tutors and learn about the technical aspects of your job role.
To achieve the apprenticeship you will need to complete a number of qualifications including NVQ 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking and Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT.
Advanced Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering
Up to 2 years part-time
Entry requirements - You will need an Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering or a NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent. You must also be employed in an organisation in a relevant role for a t least 16 hours per week. If you don't have an employer, the College will support you to find a suitable employer at the start of your Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships are usually only open to people aged between 16 and 23.
As an apprentice you will learn both when you are at work and when you attend college. In addition to earning a salary, you will develop the skills needed for employment in this sector. As an apprentice you will spend the majority of the week working for an employer and learning in the workplace. Then come into College for one day a week to gain support from your tutors and learn about the technical aspects of your job role.
To achieve the Apprenticeship you will need to complete a number of qualifications including NVQ 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking and Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT.
NVQ 1 Food Preparation and Cookery
Available on day release basis
NVQ 2 Professional Cookery
Available on day release basis
NVQ 3 Advanced Professional Cookery
Available on day release basis
NVQ 2 Food and Drink Service
You will learn how to serve food and drink confidently. Study areas include serving food and drink, customer service skills, safety and security and maintaining effective working relationships
Flexible start dates / times
Essential Food Hygiene
This one day course is a requirement for employment in many hospitality organisations. It is recognised as good practice by the Environmental Health Office and is endorsed by the Royal Society of Health, for all staff involved in handling food.
Course are also available through Train to Gain with work-based assessment
Travel and Tourism
Full time
BTEC Introductory Diploma - Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
1 year full-time
Entry requirements - You must be able to demonstrate an interest in the subject and a willingness to learn to study this course. You do not need any formal qualifications.
This course is made up of 8 units. You will study 3 core units, 2 personal skills units and 3 specialist units.
The core units are;
- Starting work in hospitality, travel and tourism
- Working in hospitality, travel and tourism
- Introducing customer service
The two personal skill units are selected by the College from the following:
- Personal effectiveness
- Social responsibility at work
- Financial management
The 3 specialist units are selected by the College from the following:
- The aspiring chef
- Food service with a smile
- Planning trips
- Using displays in travel and tourism
- Work experience
You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications alongside your main course. These will include Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and can also include specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
BTEC First Diploma - Travel & Tourism
1 year full time
Entry requirements - You will need at least 4 GCSEs in the C-E range or an appropriate Level 1 qualification such as NVQ1 or BTEC Introductory Certificate / Diploma
The BTEC First Diploma in Travel and Tourism is made up of 6 units. You will study 3 core units and 3 specialist units
The 3 core units are:
- Introduction to the Travel & Tourism industry
- Introduction to tourism destinations
- Introduction to customer service in travel and tourism
The 3 specialist units are selected by the College from the following:
- Introduction to marketing in travel and tourism
- Introduction to the business of travel and tourism
- Organising a travel and tourism event
- Work-based project within the travel and tourism industry
- Travel and tourism study visit
The opportunity to organise and plan a trip to a major visitor attraction within the United Kingdom will also be incorporated as part of your studies.
You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications alongside your main course. These will include Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and can also include specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism - Travel & Tourism
2 year full time
Entry requirements - at least 4 GCSEs at grade C or an appropriate level 2 qualification such as an NVQ or BTEC First Diploma.
The BTEC National Diploma is made up of 18 units. There are 6 core units and 12 specialist units.
The 6 core units are:
- The travel and tourism industry
- The business of travel and tourism
- Marketing travel and tourism products and services
- Tourist destinations
- Customer service in travel and tourism
- Working in the travel and tourism industry
The 12 specialist units are selected by the College and could include:
- Retail travel operations
- Business travel operations
- The cruise sector
- Tourism development
- Tour operations
- Special interest tourism
- Holiday representatives
- Passenger transport operations
- Incoming and domestic tourism
- Conferences, exhibitions and events
- Tourism in the countryside
- Visitor attractions
You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications alongside your main course. These will include Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and can also include specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
BTEC National Diploma - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
2 years full time.
Entry requirements - 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or an appropriate Level 2 qualification such as an NVQ or BTEC First Diploma.
This course is made up of 2 qualifications.
- BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality Supervision
- BTEC National Award in Travel & Tourism
Combining these qualifications gives you the equivalent of an 18 unit BTEC National Diploma.
The BTEC National Certificate is made up of 12 units, 5 core units and 7 specialist units which are selected by the College from a wider list.
The core units are:
- The hospitality industry
- Health, safety and security
- Work based experience
- Team leadership and supervision
- Applied costings for hospitality
The BTEC National Award in Travel and Tourism is made up of 6 units and 2 specialist units which are selected by the College from a wider list.
The 4 core units are:
- The business of travel and tourism
- Marketing travel and tourism products and services
- Tourist destinations
- Customer service in travel and tourism
You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications alongside your main course. These will include Key Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT and can also include specialist awards that are relevant to your subject.
Part-time courses
Travel and Tourism City & Guilds First Diploma Level 2
This course is designed to enable you to learn about the travel and tourism industry with an emphasis on practical, work-related projects and assignments. During this course, you will develop a greater understanding of this industry and can then progress to the next level of study or consider employment in this rapidly expanding sector.
Airline Cabin Crew Certificate Level 2
This course is ideal if you are interested in a career as air cabin crew or ground staff. This national qualification is recognised by many airlines as a first step onto their training programmes. It provides a good introduction to the roles and responsibilities of aircrew and ground staff. During the course you will develop practical skills in problem-solving, customer are and communication as well as developing an understanding of the travel and tourism industry.
Travel and Tourism BTEC Award Level 3
The BTEC award in travel and tourism is the ideal way to gain a Level 3 qualification in this rapidly expanding area of the economy. Units include travel and tourism marketing, travel and tourism products and services, tourist destinations and customer service in travel and tourism.
Foundation Degrees
Tourism Management
In partnership with Bath Spa University.
This course provides a total package of professional knowledge and skills - your passport to the fastest growing industry in the world today. Over the 2 year programme you will study 3 modules each term which will help you develop your understanding and knowledge of the tourism sector including - Tourism Geography, Attractions Management and Tourism Marketing.
Open days:
See local press and website for details.
Contact Details:
Tel - 01934 411 411
enquiries@weston.ac.uk
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