Hospitality Services - Level 4
Start building your hospitality career with this practical, front-of-house course designed to give you real experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Based in our busy Falkirk or Stirling Refectory - serving hundreds of staff and students daily - you’ll gain valuable skills in casual dining service while working alongside experienced professionals.
This SCQF Level 4 course offers a supportive and hands-on learning experience, with three days a week spent in our state-of-the-art facilities.
You’ll develop essential skills in customer care, food service, and hot drink preparation, all while learning how to work safely and effectively as part of a hospitality team.
Perfect for those looking to take their first step into the industry or progress to further training, this course combines practical learning with real-world experience.
Content
- Health and Safety
- Elementary Food Hygiene (REHIS)
- Working effectively in a hospitality team
- Customer Care
- Providing a counter service
- Prepare and serve hot drinks
Career Paths
- Casual dining server – takeaway, fast food, cafés
Progression
Entry requirements
- An interest in working in the Hospitality industry
- No formal entry requirements, selection will be by successful interview and references where required
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Stirling Campus
Full-Time
10 August 2026
Level 4
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
10 August 2026
Level 4