Hospitality & Tourism

Learners practise cooking, customer service, event planning, teamwork and presentation skills. Units prepare students for further study in catering or tourism.

You will study this course to:

Catering
Event planning
Communication
Working with others
Problem solving
Managing information
Self-management and development

What will you learn in years 10 and 11:

A1 Being Organised

Learners will develop key techniques to help organise their work and priorities and manage their time effectively.

A2 Developing a Personal Progression Plan

Learners will develop the skills and behaviours needed to progress to the next stage in their learning, identifying progression opportunities and creating a plan

HT-5 Preparing and Cooking Food

Learners will develop their skills in food preparation and cooking. They will plan dishes, which they will then prepare and cook safely and hygienically.

HT-6 Serving Food and Drink

Learners will develop skills in serving food and drink safely and hygienically to customers in hospitality settings.

HT-9 Contribute to Running a Hospitality and Tourism Event

Learners will develop the skills needed to work with others to plan and run a hospitality and tourism event.

How you will be assessed:

Exam board: Pearson BTEC

Qualification: Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism

Assessment Model: All internal assessments (no exam)

Suggested future careers this course can lead to:

Career Paths

Hospitality & Hotel Management: Hotel manager, front-of-house manager, housekeeping manager, resort manager, and executive positions in luxury establishments.
Tourism & Travel Services: Travel agent, travel agency manager, tour manager, holiday representative, travel consultant, and visitor attraction manager.
Events & Catering: Wedding and events manager, conference centre manager, catering manager, banquet manager, and event planner.
Food & Beverage: Restaurant manager, restaurant supervisor, and catering assistant.
Aviation & Travel: Air cabin crew, flight attendant, cruise ship staff, and airport customer service.

Support & Specialized Roles

Sales & Marketing: Marketing executive, sales manager for hotel chains, digital marketing freelancer, and PR specialist.
Operations & HR: Human resources officer, employee retention specialist, procurement manager, and administrative roles.
Outdoor & Leisure: Outdoor activities manager, recreation centre manager, and sports tourism coordinator.

Skills and Career Advancement

A degree in this field provides a strong foundation in business management, accounting, and marketing applied to the tourism sector. Graduates can start at supervisory levels or enter graduate fast-track management programs to reach senior leadership positions, with experienced managers earning £35,000–£60,000+.

Subject Contact:

Mr Simon Chalk simon.chalk@newbridgeschool.org