NQ Hospitality Operations SCQF Level 6

What is special about this course?

This course will provide you with hands on experience in both kitchen and food and beverage roles. 

You will develop the vital skills for working in hospitality whilst also building confidence. 

Taught by experienced lecturers in our Beechtree Restaurant, you will gain fully transferable skills relevant for many roles and industries, from pastry to barista skills, professional cookery to alcoholic beverages.
 

Entry requirements

  • Four National 5s (including English) OR 
  • Hospitality Operations or Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5 OR 
  • Relevant SVQ at SCQF Level 5 OR 
  • Relevant industry experience 

Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above but have the skills to meet the academic demands of the course

Course content includes:

  • Professional Cookery: Practical 
  • Professional Cookery: Knowledge 
  • Food Hygiene 
  • Pastry 
  • Leading a Hospitality Team 
  • Customer Care Excellence 
  • Food and Beverage Operations 
  • Barista Skills 
  • Alcoholic Beverages

There will be external engagement whenever possible, and this might include Field Trips, Guest Lectures and involvement with College Events and functions.

Equipment

A uniform and equipment are required for this course (approx. cost £500-750). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

You will study through a combination of face-to-face practical lessons and theory classes on campus, supplemented by our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Moray

Start date

August

Fees

Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

Course fees 2023/24*

Scotland

Rest of UK

International

Further Education - Full time

£1,008

£1,008

£6,960

Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit)

£88

£88

£352

Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits)

£528

£528

£2,112

* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this course you may:

  • progress on to the HNC in Hospitality Operations or Professional Cookery (SCQF Level 7)
  • enter employment in roles such as Waiter, Bartender, Barista, Commis Chef or Chef de Partie

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“This course provides practical experience in front of house and professional kitchens. A great course for anyone interested in a career in the hospitality industry. Supported by experienced professionals."

Apply for NQ Hospitality Operations SCQF Level 6

Applications for this subject are currently closed.

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.