WJEC Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Hospitality and Catering

About the VCSE in Hospitality and Catering

This qualification provides practical skills and industry knowledge for one of Wales’s largest employment sectors within the visitor economy.

With mandatory units on industry roles and food safety, plus a practical option to cook and prepare dishes or run a hospitality event, it blends knowledge with hands-on experience. 

It also includes the Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety, Hygiene, and Allergens, boosting employability and meeting industry standards for safe, inclusive catering. 

Who is this qualification for?

Our Level 1/2 VCSE Hospitality and Catering qualification, which is designed to sit alongside GCSEs, offers a hands-on vocational experience that broadens learning for 14 to 16-year-old learners in schools.

It’s ideal for those interested in careers in food service, catering, or event management, and for learners who prefer vocational, real world tasks over purely academic study. With mandatory units on food safety and industry roles, plus practical options, it suits schools looking to engage learners and prepare them for employment or further study.