Hospitality and Events - Level 3 Extended Diploma

This course develops your knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry and running events, from those in hotels, restaurants, and bars to private events, such as weddings. Taught at our Victoria Centre, you will benefit from collaboration with our professional chef students, and work in our highly-rated restaurant, The Vincent Rooms.

You will also develop employability skills, through contact with industry experts, trips, visits and work experience in London and abroad.

Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.

This course consists of two separate qualifications. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Level 3 90-Credit Diploma. Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Extended Diploma. Our Extended Diplomas offer equivalent UCAS points to studying 3 A Levels.

Topics covered can include:

• Food and Gastronomy
• Restaurant Service
• Events
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• E-Business
• Hospitality Enterprise

You will need:

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above)
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is assessed throughout the year with practical assignments and written tests.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Uniform costs are approximately £320.

This course will help you to move on to higher level courses, such as a Bachelor of Arts, or an apprenticeship or other employment.

Owen studied Hotel and Catering Management at the University of Surrey before enjoying a fifteen-year career in restaurant management in the branded and independent sectors. He led many diverse teams to commercial success and particularly enjoyed his time as Operations Manager for a six-site business in the South West. Owen crossed into teaching in 2009, initially at South Essex College, moving to Westminster Kingsway College in 2015 since when he has led the Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Events.

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.