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Foundation Learning & Skills for Life

The course is made up of the following three strands:

  • Portfolio Work - qualification
  • Functional Skills Maths & English – all levels
  • Work Placement
  • EPR
  • Entry requirements

    No entry requirements are required but you must have an interest in the subject area you are applying for. You will have a College interview and if necessary references may be taken up. You may need to show a varied portfolio of creative work.

    An interview with a member of staff from the Foundation Studies team plus a good reference from school/college is mandatory.
    Students will be expected to commit to the course and display good attendance & punctuality.

  • Who is the course for?

    This one year introductory programme in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry is for those students who wish to develop their hospitality industrial skills.

  • Study methods

    Lectures, practical, workshops and research.

  • How is the course assessed?

    Candidates have to collect a portfolio of evidence. Assessment consists of both performance and knowledge evidence. Performance evidence is through direct observation of the candidate, products or outcomes of the candidate’s work, such as items that have been produced or worked on.

    Evidence can also take the form of witness statements, assessor observations or authenticated reports, records or photographs of the work or activity.

    Candidates should be capable of combining the various features and techniques to be successful in the assessment.

    Where the candidate’s knowledge and understanding (and the handling of contingency situations) is not apparent from performance evidence, it will be assessed by oral questioning and/or written questions and answers and practical demonstrations.

    Functional Skills Maths & English will be assessed through exams.

  • More information

    There are a number of enrichment activities throughout the year including:
    Enterprises
    Community projects
    Sporting activities

    For further information, please contact our Information and Advice team on 01895 853333 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Sep 2024

Starts 2 September 2024

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Uxbridge Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00

Course starting Sep 2025

Starts 2 September 2025

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Uxbridge Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00