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  • August
  • Full-Time
  • 1 year
  • Hospitality

NC6 HOSPITALITY AND EVENT OPERATIONS

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Intro to the course:

This course will develop you to enter junior management within the Hospitality &

Events Industry or prepare you for further study at level 7. With a strong focus on

enhancing specialist skills for work within hotels, bars, restaurants, and event

organisations. You will study subjects associated with management and

leadership within this industry.

We would welcome applicants whose first language is not English (minimum

ESOL Intermediate level 2 or equivalent is advantageous)

Study mode
Full-Time

Start date
31/08/2026

Who is the course for?

This course will enhance your skills and develop your managerial knowledge in a

hotel, food and beverage of restaurant role. With many vacancies worldwide,

employers are looking for experienced and talented employees, giving fabulous

work benefits and increasing wages to attract more people into the industry.

What will I study?

You will study a range of subjects significant to the world of Hospitality and Events.

Some are listed below:

o Food & Beverage Operations

o Wines & Spirits

o Corporate Events

o Leading a Hospitality Team

o Event Planning

o Marketing & Digital Media

Next step course options

This course supports progression into junior supervisory roles within hospitality

and events, or further study at HNC level in Hospitality, Events, Business or a

related area.

How will I be assessed?

This is a practical course taught within The Study Training Restaurant. Many of

the theory-based subjects are taught within an interactive classroom setting. You

will plan and organise live events and enjoy collaborating with other courses within

the college. A wide mix of assessment approaches are used including

presentations, practical work, multiple-choice tests, short report writing, and

observations are all part of the assessment process.

Why should I choose this course?

This is a good time to enter the hospitality sector as there are likely to be many

opportunities ahead within South Lanarkshire, Scotland and worldwide. There are

many roles for junior managers within the hospitality sector, and you will be trained

and driven to your full potential!

Our teaching staff are experts from the hospitality sector, and they use their

industry connections, experience and knowledge to secure vital work experience

and industry visits. Lecturers have worked for Walt Disney World, Intercontinental Hotels, Malmaison, Hilton, and more amazing establishments across the world.

Where can this course lead?

This level 6 course will provide you with the enhanced skills and theoretical

knowledge for various roles such within food and beverage, front office, events,

sales and marketing, human resources or finance set within a restaurant or visitor

attraction.

What are the entry requirements?

One or more of the following:

· Three National 5 qualifications or above.

· Equivalent recognised qualification

· SCQF Level 5 qualification (such as NC Hospitality Operations) or

equivalent.

· 1 Higher (NC6)

What are the interview arrangements?

One-to-one or group interview with lecturing staff

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for full time is £1008

This course is eligible for Bursary.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your Bursary application, you may be liable for the full cost of course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

For more information on this course and to speak to a member of our team email admissions@slc.ac.uk

Need more help?

Would you like to speak to someone about your application today? We’d love to hear from you.

You can drop into the Student Advice Centre between 8.45am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Tel: 01355 270750
Email: admissions@slc.ac.uk

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Study mode Full-Time Start date 31/08/2026 Duration 1 year
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