Catering and Hospitality Level 1
University of DerbyBuxton Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start your culinary journey – perfect for school leavers aged 16–18 eager to explore a career in catering and hospitality. Learn in professional kitchens – train in our state-of-the-art kitchens and bistro at Buxton with industry-standard equipment. Hands-on experience – develop essential cookery and food & beverage service skills through practical workshops and live briefs.
Learn from industry experts – be guided by highly experienced tutors with real-world knowledge of professional kitchens and hospitality settings. Work experience opportunities – gain valuable experience with local employers across Derbyshire and Staffordshire to prepare for a career in the industry. Progress your career – complete Level 1 qualifications in food preparation, cooking, and service before moving onto Level 2 or starting your professional journey as a chef or front-of-house professional.
Key highlights
- Train in professional kitchens and bistro with industry-standard equipment
- Practical workshops and live briefs build cookery and service skills
- Taught by tutors with real-world professional kitchen experience
- Work experience with local employers across Derbyshire and Staffordshire
- Level 1 qualifications in food preparation, cooking and service
- Progression route onto Level 2 study
Entry requirements
Hands-on experience – develop essential cookery and food & beverage service skills through practical workshops and live briefs. Learn from industry experts – be guided by highly experienced tutors with real-world knowledge of professional kitchens and hospitality settings. Work experience opportunities – gain valuable experience with local employers across Derbyshire and Staffordshire to prepare for a career in the industry.
Progress your career – complete Level 1 qualifications in food preparation, cooking, and service before moving onto Level 2 or starting your professional journey as a chef or front-of-house professional. Culinary Trainer / Educator - teaching cookery skills in colleges, training centres, or apprenticeships (with further qualifications).
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Commis Chef
- Kitchen Assistant
- Front-of-House Assistant
- Food and Beverage Service Assistant
- Waiter or Waitress
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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