For course information call 020 8090 3020 www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk48Hospitality, Sport, Leisure and Public ServicesHospitality, Sport, Leisure and Public ServicesIn an industry that employs millions of people throughout the UK employment prospects are good - especially as we prepare to host the 2012 Olympic Games. If you are interested in the food, catering and hospitality industries, sport and leisure, the uniformed services or other public sector roles, you'll find a course on the following pages.East meets West: learners on our BTEC National Diploma in Travel & Tourism course at the meeting point of the Eastern and Western hemispheres at the Royal Observatory. Their visit to Greenwich also took in the National Maritime Museum where they learnt about customer service strategy at this internationally renowned visitor attraction.

For course information call 020 8090 3020 www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk49Course TitleStudy ModeDay/EveDurationVenueCity & Guilds Level 1 DiplomaIntroduction to Professional CookeryFull-timeDay1 yearRGNVQ/equivalent Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 2Full-timeDay1 yearRGNVQ/equivalent Certificate in Food Preparation & Cookery Level 1Part-timeEve1 yearRGNVQ/equivalent Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional CookeryFull-timeDay1 yearRGCity & Guilds Level 2 Patisserie & ConfectioneryFull-timeDay1 yearRGAward in Food Hygiene Level 2Part-timeDay1 dayRGThe hospitality sector alone employs over 2.5 million people in the UK, which means your career options are almost endless. So whether you want to stay in the UK, or travel abroad, there are many catering outlets where your skills will be valued including:l Cruise ships and leisure resortsl Hotels and guest housesl Restaurants and pubsl Clubs and barsl Schools and collegesl Hospitals and nursing homes A Reputation for ExcellenceThe training you receive with us is of the highest quality. Over the years we have produced several award-winning chefs who have gone on to professional success.In late 2009 we received a welcome endorsement of our reputation for excellence when we were welcomed into the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing. Our membership of the Academy reflects the high quality training programmes we provide for learners and employers, including the tailor-made training we deliver to all apprentice bakers at Morrisons supermarkets.Venue KeyRG Rush GreenHospitality & Food StudiesHospitality, Sport, Leisure and Public ServicesFine dining on campus Our newly refurbished College bistro - The Chef's Hat - was launched in April 2010 providing a first-class and affordable restaurant experience in a modern and relaxed setting. It is open to the public as well learners and staff. For information on opening times please go to our website. High quality cuisine is prepared and served by our trainee chefs, under the expert guidance of our qualified tutors. The Chef's Hat is a perfect example of how we provide real work experience for our learners.Relaunch of The Chef's Hat, our on campus bistro. Anton Edelmann (second from right),ex Head Chef at The Savoy and now Chef Patron of Great Hallingbury Manor, leads our trainee chefs in cooking an 'amazing' dinner for VIPs and invited guests.