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Pathway summary

Licensed Hospitality

Framework:
Licensed Hospitality
Level:
2/3

If you want to work behind a bar or in a customer facing role this Apprenticeship may be for you.

Working in the bar area, you may be employed in various licensed hospitality premises undertaking  a range of activities such as serving food and drink, taking payment, working in the cellar, and stock taking, marketing, training and motivating other staff, monitoring company accounts, as well as other activities.

You must be prepared to work unsociable hours, in often busy and noisy premises and demonstrate an enthusiasm for working in the sector and be positive and friendly.

Much of the skills and knowledge covered within the framework are transferable across the hospitality sector. For example:

  • Leadership and Management
  • Food Safety
  • Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Health and Safety
  • Marketing
  • Sales promotions
  • Financial management
  • Stock control
  • Motivating staff
  • Recruitment
  • Training design and delivery
  • Kitchen management
  • Cash handling

Licensed hospitality apprentices must be aged 16 or over.  

Experience of working in the licensed hospitality industry would be beneficial if looking to be registered on this apprenticeship framework.

Pathway options and levels

Licensed Hospitality - Level 2

Pathway 1: Supports the job roles of Barperson (leased and tenanted), Barperson (managed house), Barperson (wine/cocktail bar), Assistant Bar Manager, Barperson (Nightclub venue) and Waiter/Waitress.

Licensed Hospitality Management - Level 3

Pathway 1:  Supports the job roles of Bar Manager, Barperson (leased and tenanted), Barperson (managed house), Barperson (wine/cocktail bar), Assistant Bar Manager, Barperson (nightclub venue), Waiter/Waitress, Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, Bar Team Leader and Shift Manager.

Further information

Duration

Level 2: 15 months

Level 3: 18 months

Progression routes

Level 2 Routes include:

  • Progression into supervisory or junior management roles within licensed hospitality.
  •  Level 3 Apprenticeship in Licensed Hospitality Management
  • BIIAB Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality Business Management
  • Other Level 3 qualifications for the Hospitality sector.

Level 3 Routes include:

  • Progression into management roles within licensed hospitality.
  • BIIAB Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality Business Management
  • BIIAB Level 4 Certificate in Multiple Licensed Premises Management o
  • Other qualifications for the Licensed Hospitality sector.

Qualifications

Level 2: Certificate in Licensed Hospitality Skills

Level 3: Diploma in Licensed Hospitality Skills

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 2

Level 2: No formal entry requirements. 

Level 3

Level 3: No formal entry Requirements. Completion of the Level 2 Licensed Hospitality Apprenticeship would provide a useful grounding.  

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Document revisions

19 November 2021