Hospitality | P01609-AA | Course

Entry Year

31/08/2026

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

Full-Time

Course Code

P01609-AA

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Overview

Level 2 TraineeshipHospitality

Titanic Quarter

Full-Time

Further Education

Start Date: 31/08/2026

End Date: 06/06/2027

Qualifications

OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality (610/5994/8)

OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Transversal Skills - FB2.1 (610/1466/7)

FDQ Level 2 Award in Food Safety for the Food Industry (603/6390/3)

FDQ Level 2 Award In Principles of food allergen awareness and control (610/0916/7)

Overview

This is a one-year course is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in the hospitality industry, it delivers the practical skills and knowledge you will need to work successfully across a range of establishments including bars, restaurants, cafes, conference centres, banqueting venues, hotels, contract caterers, tourist information centres and visitor attractions.  

This course covers skills and knowledge relating to

Food and beverage service skills
Processing Payments
Food Safety
Customer service
Health and safety
Teamwork and communication

You will gain valuable hands-on experience in the College’s Linen Lounge training restaurant and on placement with hospitality and tourism employers locally. This will be in the form of a 2 week mandatory work placement throughout the duration of your programme.

If required, you may also be able to undertake the study of Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy for those who have not achieved level 2 or equivalent in these subjects.

This programme of study is likely to include additional enrichment activities/module(s) which are included to enhance your employability.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

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Requirements

Academic course entry requirements

You must hold a minimum of four GCSEs at grades A to G including:

Maths grade A-E or equivalent and
English grade A-E or equivalent.

Non-academic course entry requirements

Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:

be 16 years old by 1 July 2026.

provide proof of:

§ Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.

§ Photographic proof of identity

Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.

Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education

Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Fees

Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies.

All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.

This course tuition fee is fully funded by the Department for the Economy.

Students are required to supply their own kit, approximate cost £100.00. Lists of kit requirements will be given once student is enrolled.

Students are also required to contribute approximately £20 towards cost of educational visits.

Assessment

You will develop a portfolio of evidence over your two years of study. At the end of year two you will be required to pass three assessments. An observation of your work practice, a professional discussion and a multiple-choice test paper.

Made for More

Careers

On successful completion, you may be able to progress to a relevant Level 3 qualification. While on the course, many of our students find part-time employment in hotels, restaurants and licensed premises which greatly enhances the opportunity to secure full-time employment within the local vibrant and exciting hospitality industry.