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Hospitality Supervision & Leadership – Level 3

Level 3 NVQ Diploma

a student serving in the college restaurant

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Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - Level 3 Diploma SFY-HOSL3D/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
City & Guilds of London Institute

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Overview

This is a nationally recognised qualification and is based on National Occupational Standards, which are standards written by employers and experts in your industry. When you achieve your qualification, it will prove that you can work to the standards expected by employers in your industry.Your qualification will show you are competent to do a job and have the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to do it well. This course will prepare you for employment in supervision and leadership roles. It covers the makeup of the hospitality industry, communication, leading a team, supervision of customer service, stock control and the effective use of resources.

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above including English Language or Mathematics. Ideally, you should have achieved a full level 2 catering qualification to progress onto this course. Some experience in the hospitality industry would be beneficial, but not essential.

Whilst working, leading and supervising in our award-winning restaurant, you will achieve your qualification by completing five core units: Lead a team to improve customer service Develop productive working relationships with colleagues Provide leadership for your team Contribute to the control of resources Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environmentYou also choose a number of optional units from a wide range that includes: Supervise reception services Provide learning opportunities for colleagues Contribute to the development of a wine list Contribute to promoting hospitality services and products

Practical assessments will take place at HSDC South Downs within our realistic working environment, restaurant 74South and our Pantry74 retail outlet. College-based observations, witness testimonies, work products, questioning, and discussion are submitted to your portfolio.

This course requires you to purchase a uniform and kit and we include trips to enhance your learning and experience of industry. All of these costs will be explained at interview and students in receipt of financial assistance will be supported with these costs.

After completing this course you can progress into an apprenticeship or full time employment.


“HSDC provided me with the opportunity for autonomous study and the choice of subjects that I wanted to study, which helped me develop relevant knowledge as well as relevant skills for the workplace.”

Lucas Ratcliffe, A Level and CTEC student

My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student

The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student