Multi-skilled Hospitality Services
Who is it for?
This qualification is intended for people who work in the hospitality sector in any role and up to supervisory level. Learners demonstrate skills and ability through units grouped to suit their own occupational area.
Qualification
A National Qualification, accredited by City & Guilds, designed for staff working in the Hospitality sector.
Course Aims
After completing this qualification, the learner will be able to demonstrate competence in many service duties
Method of Delivery
Observations of working practice
Questioning to confirm understanding
Gathering of evidence to support competencies
Method of Assessment
Planned stages of assessment are arranged as you progress during your qualification. Collected evidence and recorded observations are gauged against the identified standards and a decision of competency is reached. Time is given to reach the required standard if, at first assessment, a shortfall arises.
Opportunities for progression
City & Guilds – Hospitality Supervision
BIIAB – National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
NVQ Level 2 Multi-Skilled hospitality services
(9 units needed for the full award)
Mandatory Units |
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501 |
1GEN1 |
Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment |
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601 |
2GEN1 |
Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation (ICS) |
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Plus seven optional units which must be chosen from a minimum of the three optional boxes A-E
- Candidates that take units from BOX C (food service) must include Unit 2GEN4 within the total of nine units
- Candidates that take units from BOX D (food preparation and/or cooking) must include Unit 2GEN3 within the total of 9 units
- Candidates that take units from BOX C AND BOX D must include 2GEN3 within the total of 9 units (they do not also have to take 2GEN4)
Note: Candidates may only select a maximum of three level 1 optional units within the 9 units. |
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Box A: Front office optional units |
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651 |
2R1 |
Deal with communications |
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652 |
2R2 |
Deal with the arrival of customers |
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653 |
2R3 |
Deal with bookings |
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654 |
2R4 |
Prepare customer accounts and deal with departures |
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661 |
2R9 |
Resolve customer service problems |
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663 |
2R11 |
Identify and provide tourism related information and advice |
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Box B: Housekeeping optional units |
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537 |
1HK1 |
Collect linen and make beds |
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664 |
2HK1 |
Clean and service a range of areas |
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665 |
2HK2 |
Work using different chemicals and equipment |
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666 |
SHK3 |
Maintain housekeeping supplies |
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667 |
2HK4 |
Clean and protect floors |
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668 |
2HK5 |
Clean carpets and soft furnishings |
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669 |
2HK6 |
Provide a linen service |
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670 |
2HK7 |
Carry out period room servicing and deep cleaning |
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Box C: Food and drink service optional units |
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509 |
1FS3 |
Prepare and clear areas for counter/takeaway service |
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510 |
1FS4 |
Provide a counter/takeaway service |
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606 |
2FS1 |
Prepare and clear areas for table service |
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607 |
2FS2 |
Serve food at the table |
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608 |
2FS3 |
Provide a silver service |
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611 |
2DS1 |
Prepare and clear the bar area |
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612 |
2DS2 |
Serve alcoholic and soft drinks |
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614 |
2DS4 |
Prepare and serve wines |
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615 |
2DS5 |
Prepare cellars and kegs |
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617 |
2DS7 |
Prepare and serve dispensed and instant hot drinks |
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Box D: Food preparation and cooking optional |
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516 |
1FP2 |
Prepare and finish simple salad and fruit dishes |
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517 |
1FP3 |
Prepare hot and cold sandwiches |
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519 |
1FPC1 |
Prepare and cook fish |
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520 |
1FPC2 |
Prepare and cook meat and poultry |
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626 |
2FP7 |
Prepare vegetables for basic dishes |
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633 |
2FC7 |
Cook and finish basic vegetable dishes |
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639 |
2FPC4 |
Prepare, cook and finish basic rice dishes |
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640 |
2FPC5 |
Prepare, cook and finish basic pasta dishes |
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641 |
2FPC6 |
Prepare, cook and finish basic pulse dishes |
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643 |
2FPC8 |
Prepare, cook and finish basic egg dishes |
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650 |
2FPC15 |
Prepare, cook and finish basic hot and cold deserts |
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671 |
2P&C1 |
Complete kitchen documentation |
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672 |
2P&C2 |
Set up and close a kitchen |
Box E: Generic optional units |
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502 |
1GEN2 |
Maintain and deal with payments |
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504 |
1GEN4 |
Contribute to effective teamwork (CfA) |
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603 |
2GEN3 |
Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food |
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604 |
2GEN4 |
Maintain food safety when storing, holding and serving food |
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