Level 2 Traineeship in Hospitality

This traineeship offers hands-on vocational training, enabling learners to build practical experience across a wide range of hospitality settings, such as restaurants, cafés, conference centres, banqueting venues, hotels, and contract catering services.

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Bangor, Downpatrick
Full-Time
Further Education
Hospitality & Catering

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Bangor.

Why Study This Course

Participants will develop practical front-of-house hospitality skills, including customer service, communication, food and beverage service, and barista and cocktail-making techniques. The programme also introduces foundational supervisory skills to support progression within the hospitality industry.

The Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 Diploma qualification and will comprise the following key elements: Course duration 1 year (This course will be completed over 15 to 21 hours per week dependent on student's Essential Skills requirement).

As part of their vocational learning, all participants will deliver an evening service in the SERC training restaurants, providing valuable real-world experience in a professional environment.

A significant element of the course is industry work experience, giving learners the opportunity to explore potential career pathways within the hospitality sector before committing to a specific role or progression route. This practical exposure supports informed career decision-making and enhances employability.

The traineeship is ideal for school leavers who have achieved their GCSEs and wish to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence required for a career in hospitality. In addition to technical training, the course aims to develop a range of transferable (transversal) skills that are essential for employment, including:

  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Entrepreneurship
Course Overview

The Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 Diploma qualification and will comprise the following key elements:

· A Vocational Qualification & Skills Development

· Work Placement

· Transversal Skills

· Literacy and Numeracy qualifications at Level 2 (may include GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics)

You will need:

  • 4 GCSEs grade D-G, including grade E in Maths and grade E in English or equivalent

Applicants that have not obtained the above grades may be eligible to enrol upon a Traineeship programme dependent upon successful completion of literacy and / or numeracy pre-entry assessments as required. Please contact us for further information.

  • Food and Beverage Skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Food Hygiene
  • Allergen Awareness
  • Tourism Skills
  • Promotion of Products & Services
  • Giving Customers a Positive Impression

Successful completion of this course will enable learners to progress to higher level qualifications including Further Education qualifications, Level 3 Apprenticeships or into Employment.

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Bangor.

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Available Sessions

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Level 2 Traineeship in Hospitality
Y11297BF1A-26/27-FT
Bangor
31/08/2026
 16
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Level 2 Traineeship in Hospitality
Y11297DF1A-26/27-FT
Downpatrick
31/08/2026
 16
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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