Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Supervision and Leadership Principles

Further Details
Course Code	LP01303
Location	Yale
Duration	Full Time, This is a 1 year full-time course.
Department	Hospitality & Catering
Start Date	03 Sep 2026
End Date	18 Jun 2027

Course Overview

Are you passionate about food and drink? Do you dream of leading a team in the exciting world of hospitality? This course is your opportunity to specialise and develop the high-level skills and knowledge you'll need to supervise and lead others in a food and beverage setting.

What You'll Learn
Our industry-experienced professionals will guide you through practical and production sessions covering front-of-house operations, waiting, and reception, including functions both on and off-premises. You'll also explore essential theory, administration, and develop your portfolio.

Alongside your Food and Beverage Supervision qualification, you'll delve into Leadership Principles in the Hospitality Industry. This will equip you with the skills and techniques to excel in supervisory roles and effectively train your team members.

The programme also includes:
- Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
- Development of Welsh language skills
- Development of literacy and numeracy
- A compulsory work placement

Real-World Experience
We have strong links with local and national employers, enhancing your opportunities for success. A compulsory work experience element is key to developing the skills and knowledge you'll need for this course and the industry. You'll gain valuable experience in our commercial Ial Restaurant and through external placements. We strongly recommend that you start thinking about where you'd like to gain this valuable learning experience!

You'll also have exciting opportunities for extracurricular experiences during evenings and weekends at functions and events. This will allow you to be fully immersed in planning, preparing, and supervising events for customers.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language/Welsh (1st Language) and two years of industry experience in Catering and Hospitality (recommended) OR successful completion of a Vocationally relevant Level 2 qualification and a pass in the Essential skills qualifications.

There will be a skills audit to ensure you are on the right level.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher-level course.

How you will be assessed

You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, including observation, short answer tests and written assignments. Your food and beverage skills will be assessed in realistic working environments like our restaurant, events, functions, and during your work experience. Some of your underpinning knowledge will be assessed using short paper-based tests, and you’ll also complete research assignments and tasks such as:

– Designing menus, incorporating current nutritional guidelines
– Producing guides, wall charts, information packs/sheets, leaflets, and posters
– Creating presentations.

Your future career path

The Hotel and Catering industry is one of the largest employers in the country, with 2.2 million jobs and 200,000 full-time opportunities annually. This qualification acts as an international passport to interesting work!

This qualification can help you progress in a wide range of hospitality roles, including:

– Bar Supervisor
– Supervisor in front of the house
– Catering or Restaurant Manager

Cost

Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.