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Catering - Catering management - QLS Endorsed
Thames College

Level 4 QLS Endorsed Course | Free PDF Certificate | Voiceover & Visual Elements Included | Instant Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
432 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
120 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Hardcopy CPD Certificate - £2.99
  • QLS Certificate - £135
Assessment details
  • Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Catering is one of the most dynamic sectors within the hospitality industry, offering opportunities in a wide range of settings from private events and corporate functions to large-scale food production and public service catering. The ‘Catering – Catering Management – QLS Endorsed’ course is designed to give you a strong grasp of how the catering industry operates and how to manage a catering business effectively. It covers everything from the essentials of running a food service operation to ensuring legal compliance and implementing safe food handling procedures.

This course focuses on key elements such as food hygiene, catering legislation, operations management, and the role of marketing and human resource planning. Whether you aim to work in a restaurant, hotel, or events company, or want to launch your own catering business, this course equips you with the tools to supervise and manage catering services efficiently. It also prepares learners for key challenges in food safety, cost control, staff management, and customer satisfaction—all vital to a successful catering operation. With catering demand steadily increasing in both commercial and private sectors, gaining expertise in this field is a smart career move for those interested in food service management.

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Hardcopy CPD Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £2.99

You can also get a Printed Hardcopy CPD Certificate for only 2.99 GBP.

QLS Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £135

Upon successful completion of this course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —

  • 135 GBP within UK
  • 145 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)

Assessment details

Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate

Included in course price

CPD

120 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the key functions and categories of catering businesses.
  • Identify and apply UK food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Implement safe food handling and storage procedures.
  • Supervise food safety practices in a catering environment.
  • Manage daily food and beverage operations effectively.
  • Apply marketing strategies suitable for catering services.
  • Support human resource functions, including staff training and motivation.

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals interested in starting a catering or food service business.
  • Staff working in catering who wish to move into management roles.
  • Hospitality and events professionals seeking to specialise in catering.
  • Those responsible for food safety and hygiene in public or private institutions.
  • Career changers seeking opportunities in the growing food service sector.

Requirements

No previous experience or qualifications are required to enrol in our course. This course is designed for anyone eager to learn, whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out. Join us and take the first step on this exciting path!

Career path

This course prepares learners for roles such as:

  • Catering Manager – £25,000–£40,000 per year
  • Food and Beverage Supervisor – £22,000–£30,000 per year
  • Kitchen Manager – £26,000–£35,000 per year
  • Event Catering Coordinator – £23,000–£32,000 per year
  • Hospitality Supervisor – £24,000–£34,000 per year
  • Restaurant Supervisor – £22,000–£28,000 per year

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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