GSQ College’s Hospitality Management Courses are tailored for individuals passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences in the fast-growing hospitality and tourism industry. These programs combine practical skills with industry insights to prepare students for leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, event management, and beyond.
Whether you’re just starting or advancing your career, our hospitality management programs provide the expertise and exposure you need to succeed in this dynamic field.
GSQ
Hospitality Management
Level 2–4 Qualification
Level 2
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (F & B)
Learners must achieve 16 credits. 8 credits from the mandatory units, At least 1 credit from Option B, At least 1 credit from option C, Remaining credits from optional group B, C or D.
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
100
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
140
GSQ Number
HC100-23
Unit DetailsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
19
2
591
Effective teamwork
19
2
682
Giving customers a positive impression
18
2
628
Food safety in catering
9
1
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
10
1
Award Total
75
8
Optional B
Unit DetailsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
595
Principles of providing a counter and takeaway service
6
1
663
Service of food at table
10
1
659
Principles of providing a silver service
8
1
660
Principles of providing a buffet and carvery service
6
1
Award Total
30
4
Optional C
Unit DetailsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
651
Principles of preparing and serving cocktails
8
1
652
Principles of preparing and serving wines
15
2
653
Principles of preparing and serving dispensed and instant hot drinks
6
1
654
Principles of preparing and serving hot drinks using specialist equipment
10
2
634
Service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
10
1
Award Total
39
7
Optional D
Unit DetailsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
632
Preparation and clearing of service areas
26
3
658
Principles of preparing and clearing areas for table service
15
2
655
Principles of maintaining cellars and kegs
10
2
656
Principles of cleaning drinks dispense lines
10
2
657
Principles of receiving storing and issuing drinks stock
6
1
650
Principles of preparing and clearing bar areas
15
2
662
Principles of promoting additional services or products to customers
6
2
635
Dealing with payments
9
1
661
Principles of maintaining customer service through effective handover
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Housekeeping Service)
To achieve the HC100-26 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Housekeeping Service), learners must achieve 13 credits.
6 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 7 credits from Option B
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
100
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
140
GSQ Number
HC100-26
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
19
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
637
Cleaning and servicing of hospitality areas
2
16
Award Total
6
54
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
597
Principles of cleaning windows from the inside
1
6
636
Chemicals and Equipment used for Cleaning in the Hospitality Industry
2
15
638
Maintain housekeeping supplies
1
10
663
Principles of cleaning and protecting floors, carpets and soft furnishings
2
10
596
Principles of collecting linen and making beds
1
8
639
Provide a linen service
1
10
664
Principles of carrying out periodic room service and deep cleaning
2
15
628
Giving Customers a Positive Impression
2
18
661
Principles of maintaining customer service through effective handover
2
15
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Front of House Reception)
To achieve the HC100-27 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Front of House Reception), learners must achieve 14 credits.
7 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 1 credit from Option B.
Remaining credits from optional group B or C
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
100
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
140
GSQ Number
HC100-27
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
19
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
682
Giving customers a positive impression
2
18
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
1
10
Award Total
7
66
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
629
Reception communication procedures in the hospitality industry
1
10
628
Arrival of customers
1
7
645
Dealing with bookings
1
10
631
Departure of customers
1
7
Award Total
4
34
Optional Group C
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
646
Handle mail and book external services
10
635
Dealing with payments
9
662
Principles of promoting additional services or products to customers
10
649
Principles of storing and retrieving information
10
661
Principles of maintaining customer service through effective handover
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles Food Production and Cooking
To achieve the HC100-28 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles Food
Production and Cooking, learners must achieve 16 credits.
6 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 4 credits from Option B.
Remaining credits from optional group B or C
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
104
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
160
GSQ Number
HC100-28
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
19
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
628
Food safety in catering
1
9
Award Total
6
47
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
538
Principles of producing basic fish dishes
1
9
500
Principles of producing basic meat dishes
1
9
541
Principles of producing basic poultry dishes
1
9
544
Principles of producing basic vegetable dishes
1
9
618
Principles of producing basic hot sauces
1
9
603
Principles of producing basic rice, pulse and grain dishes
1
8
604
Principles of producing basic pasta dishes
1
5
254
Principles of producing basic bread and dough products
1
7
607
Principles of producing basic pastry products
1
8
608
Principles of producing basic cakes, sponges and scones
1
8
388
Principles of producing basic hot and cold desserts
2
9
609
Principles of producing cold starters and salads
1
9
610
Principles of producing flour, dough and tray baked products
2
9
Award Total
15
109
Optional Group C
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
632
Principles of preparing meals for distribution
1
16
682
Giving customers a positive impression
2
18
635
Dealing with payments
1
9
613
Principles of completing kitchen documents
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
621
Principles of maintaining an efficient use of resources in the kitchen
1
8
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Kitchen Services)
To achieve the HC100-29 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Kitchen Services), learners must achieve 13 credits.
5 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 1 credit from Option B (Maximum 2 Credits).
Remaining credits from optional group C
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
97
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
130
GSQ Number
HC100-29
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
19
591
Effective teamwork
2
16
628
Food safety in catering
1
9
Award Total
5
44
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
598
Principles of producing basic fish dishes
2
11
593
Principles of preparing and cooking meat and poultry
2
11
959
Principles of providing a counter and takeaway service
1
6
611
Principles of maintaining an efficient use of resources in the kitchen
2
11
Award Total
7
39
Optional Group C
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
647
Principles of completing kitchen documents
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
608
Principles of producing basic hot and cold desserts
2
9
609
Principles of producing cold starters and salads
1
9
640
Prepare, cook and finish food
4
35
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery- Food Preparation and Cooking)
To achieve the HC100-31 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Professional Cookery- Food Preparation and Cooking), learners must achieve 26 credits.
7 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 7 credits from Option B.
At least 1 Credit from Optional C.
The remaining from Option B, C or D
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
168
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
260
GSQ Number
HC100-31
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
16
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
594
Principles of maintaining, handling and cleaning knives
2
11
627
Food safety in catering
1
9
Award Total
7
55
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
641
Preparation, cooking and finishing of fish dishes
3
26
642
Preparation, cooking and finishing of meat dishes
3
26
643
Preparation cooking and finishing of poultry dishes
3
26
644
Preparation cooking and finishing of vegetable dishes
3
26
Award Total
12
104
Optional Group C
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
618
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic hot sauces
2
9
619
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic soups
2
9
620
Principles of making basic stock
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
1
10
Award Total
7
42
Optional Group D
Unit DetailsOptional
Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
605
Principles of producing basic bread and dough products
1
7
613
Principles of processing dried ingredients prior to cooking
1
7
621
Principles of preparing and mixing spice and herb blends
1
9
626
Principles of preparing, cooking and finishing of game dishes
2
9
615
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic rice dishes
2
9
616
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pulse dishes
2
9
614
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic egg dishes
2
9
625
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pastry products
2
9
617
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic grain dishes
2
9
622
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing dim sum
2
9
623
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing noodle dishes
1
8
624
Principles of preparing and cooking food using a tandoor
1
9
647
Principles of completing kitchen documents
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery- Bangladeshi Cuisine)
To achieve the HC100-32 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Professional Cookery- Food Preparation and Cooking), learners must achieve 26 credits.
9 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 17 credits from Option B.
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
168
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
260
GSQ Number
HC110-32
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
16
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
594
Principles of maintaining, handling and cleaning knives
2
11
627
Food safety in catering
1
9
621
Principles of preparing and mixing spice and herb blends
1
9
624
Principles of preparing and cooking food using a tandoor
1
9
Award Total
9
73
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
613
Principles of processing dried ingredients prior to cooking
1
7
641
Preparation, cooking and finishing of fish dishes
3
26
642
Preparation, cooking and finishing of meat dishes
3
26
643
Preparation cooking and finishing of poultry dishes
3
26
644
Preparation cooking and finishing of vegetable dishes
3
26
626
Principles of preparing, cooking and finishing of game dishes
2
9
618
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic hot sauces
2
9
619
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic soups
2
9
620
Principles of making basic stock
1
7
615
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic rice dishes
2
9
616
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pulse dishes
2
9
614
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic egg dishes
2
9
625
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing and finishing basic pastry products
2
9
617
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic grain dishes
2
9
622
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing dim sum
2
9
623
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing noodle dishes
1
8
647
Principles of completing kitchen documents
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery- Thai Cuisine)
To achieve the HC100-33 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Professional Cookery- Thai Cuisine) learners must achieve 26 credits.
8 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 18 credits from Option B.
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
168
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
260
GSQ Number
HC100-33
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
16
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
594
Principles of maintaining, handling and cleaning knives
2
11
627
Food safety in catering
1
9
621
Principles of preparing and mixing spice and herb blends
1
9
Award Total
8
64
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
613
Principles of processing dried ingredients prior to cooking
1
7
641
Preparation, cooking and finishing of fish dishes
3
26
642
Preparation, cooking and finishing of meat dishes
3
26
643
Preparation cooking and finishing of poultry dishes
3
26
644
Preparation cooking and finishing of vegetable dishes
3
26
626
Principles of preparing, cooking and finishing of game dishes
2
9
618
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic hot sauces
2
9
619
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic soups
2
9
620
Principles of making basic stock
1
7
615
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic rice dishes
2
9
616
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pulse dishes
2
9
614
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic egg dishes
2
9
625
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pastry products
2
9
617
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic grain dishes
2
9
622
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing dim sum
2
9
623
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing noodle dishes
1
8
647
Principles of completing kitchen documents
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
1
10
624
Principles of preparing and cooking food using a tandoor
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery- Indian Cuisine)
To achieve the HC100-34 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Professional Cookery- Indian Cuisine) learners must achieve 26 credits.
9 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 17 credits from Option B.
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
168
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
260
GSQ Number
HC100-34
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
16
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
594
Principles of maintaining, handling and cleaning knives
2
11
627
Food safety in catering
1
9
621
Principles of preparing and mixing spice and herb blends
1
9
624
Principles of preparing and cooking food using a tandoor
1
9
Award Total
9
73
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
613
Principles of processing dried ingredients prior to cooking
1
7
641
Preparation, cooking and finishing of fish dishes
3
26
642
Preparation, cooking and finishing of meat dishes
3
26
643
Preparation cooking and finishing of poultry dishes
3
26
644
Preparation cooking and finishing of vegetable dishes
3
26
626
Principles of preparing, cooking and finishing of game dishes
2
9
618
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic hot sauces
2
9
619
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic soups
2
9
620
Principles of making basic stock
1
7
615
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic rice dishes
2
9
616
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pulse dishes
2
9
614
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic egg dishes
2
9
625
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pastry products
2
9
617
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic grain dishes
2
9
622
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing dim sum
2
9
623
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing noodle dishes
1
8
647
Principles of completing kitchen documents
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery- Chinese Cuisine)
To achieve the HC100-35 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Professional Cookery- Chinese Cuisine) learners must achieve 26 credits.
9 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 17 credits from Option B.
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
168
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
260
GSQ Number
HC100-35
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
16
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
594
Principles of maintaining, handling and cleaning knives
2
11
627
Food safety in catering
1
9
613
Principles of processing dried ingredients prior to cooking
1
7
622
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing dim sum
2
9
623
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing noodle dishes
1
8
Award Total
9
79
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
641
Preparation, cooking and finishing of fish dishes
3
26
642
Preparation, cooking and finishing of meat dishes
3
26
643
Preparation cooking and finishing of poultry dishes
3
26
644
Preparation cooking and finishing of vegetable dishes
3
26
626
Principles of preparing, cooking and finishing of game dishes
2
9
618
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic hot sauces
2
9
619
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing of basic soups
2
9
620
Principles of making basic stock
1
7
615
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic rice dishes
2
9
616
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pulse dishes
2
9
614
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic egg dishes
2
9
625
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic pastry products
2
9
617
Principles of preparing cooking and finishing basic grain dishes
2
9
647
Principles of completing kitchen documents
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
589
Principles of customer service in Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
1
10
621
Principles of preparing and mixing spice and herb blends
1
9
624
Principles of preparing and cooking food using a tandoor
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Hospitality Services)
To achieve the HC100-36 Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Professional Cookery- Indian Cuisine) learners must achieve 15 credits.
7 credits from the mandatory units.
At least 6 credits from Option B.
The remaining credits from B or C.
Credit Value (CV)
Guided Learning (GLH)
103
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
141
GSQ Number
HC100-36
Mandatory UnitsAll Mandatory
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
590
Safe, hygienic and secure working environments in hospitality
2
16
591
Effective teamwork
2
19
628
Giving customers a positive impression
2
18
589
Principles of customer service in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
1
10
Award Total
7
63
Optional Group B
Unit DetailsOptional
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
627
Food safety in catering
1
9
632
Preparation and clearing of service areas
3
26
633
Service of food at table
1
10
659
Principles of providing a silver service
1
8
660
Principles of providing a buffet and carvery service
1
6
651
Principles of preparing and serving cocktails
1
8
652
Principles of preparing and serving wines
2
15
634
Service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
1
10
655
Principles of maintaining cellars and kegs
2
12
656
Principles of cleaning drinks dispense lines
2
10
657
Principles of receiving storing and issuing drinks stock
1
6
653
Principles of preparing and serving dispensed and instant hot drinks
1
6
598
Principles of producing basic fish dishes
2
10
601
Principles of producing basic vegetable dishes
1
9
603
Principles of producing basic rice, pulse and grain dishes
1
9
604
Principles of producing basic pasta dishes
1
8
637
Cleaning and servicing of hospitality areas
1
5
636
Chemicals and Equipment used for Cleaning in the Hospitality Industry
2
16
638
Maintain housekeeping supplies
2
15
639
Provide a linen service
1
10
664
Principles of carrying out periodic room service and deep cleaning
2
15
630
Arrival of customers
1
7
645
Dealing with bookings
1
10
631
Departure of customers
1
7
646
Handle mail and book external services
1
10
649
Principles of storing and retrieving information
2
10
665
Principles of resolving customer service problems
2
10
662
Principles of promoting additional services or products to customers
2
10
662
Principles of maintaining customer service through effective handover
2
15
635
Dealing with payments
1
9
663
Principles of cleaning and protecting floors, carpets and soft furnishings
2
10
647
Principles of completing kitchen documents
1
7
648
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchen
1
7
658
Principles of preparing and clearing areas for table service
2
15
Award Total
47
314
Optional Group C
Unit DetailsOptional
GSQ Unit Code
Unit Title
CV
GLH
597
Principles of cleaning windows from the inside
1
6
595
Principles of providing a counter and takeaway service