The purpose is to provide learners with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to enter employment in the catering, hospitality and tourism industry, or progress to further vocational study in these areas.

Exam Board: OCN London
Course Title: Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Skills for Professions in Catering, Hospitality and Tourism
Course Level: 2
About this qualification 

The OCNLR Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Skills for Professions in Catering, Hospitality and Tourism have been developed to provide a flexible approach to study.

The purpose of these qualifications is to provide learners with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to enter employment in the catering, hospitality and tourism industry, or progress to further vocational study in these areas. The catering, hospitality and tourism sector is changing. These qualifications cover not just the skills and knowledge needed to work in traditional areas of the industry, but other emerging areas as well. Some people might be working, or hoping to work, as baristas in cafes and coffee bars, others may be part of the new generation of entrepreneurs who need business start-up skills.

Progression opportunities
Students would be able to apply for an apprenticeship within this sector or apply to study at level 2 / 3 in a post 16 setting.