Quick facts
| Qualification type | Hospitality and Event Management Level 2 (Food & Beverage Service Skills Level 2) |
| Duration | One year (progressing to second year Level 3) |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum 3 days per week including one evening. The college day will be 9:00 - 4:15. You timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | GCSEs in maths & English (or other GCSE passes and a pass in maths or English) |
| Campus | Edmunds Restaurant, Main West Suffolk College Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
Is it for me?
The course programme is for two years (Level 2 first year and Level 3 second year) and is aimed at aspiring restaurant supervisors/managers and is a mix of both practical restaurant sessions, classroom theory and work experience.
Students enjoy a variety of activities including restaurant and bar service/cocktail making/wine service and tasting/visiting other hospitality establishments and supervising their own service in Edmunds restaurant.
The course also offers the opportunity to work at events and functions both internally and external to the College.
What you'll learn
Restaurant/Bar/Event Management service skills - practical & theory.
Assessment
Students will be assessed by a mixture of practical observations, theory assignments and short answer tests.
Further study
Successful students can progress to study Hospitality and/or Event Management courses at a university.
Example careers
- Hotel/Restaurant Manager
- Catering Manager
- Event Co-ordinator/Manager
- Wedding Planner
Days & times
Starting September 2026
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