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Hospitality (Higher National Certificate)

Hospitality is a thriving and growing industry with job opportunities continuing to increase. This unique HNC is designed to develop and support your communication skills as well as teach you practical in front of the house and supervisory skills to ensure you are on your way to a fulfilling career within the industry. Edinburgh College has exceptional facilities and you will gain essential experience in our restaurants and kitchens.

You will participate in a program of visits to hotels and other businesses operating within tourism and hospitality. These visits will give you further insight into the industry and allow you to better understand how they operate. Edinburgh College works closely with many industry partners to provide guest speaker sessions and opportunities for you to meet and talk to employers; gaining essential industry connections. As part of this course, we include a work experience unit that will give you first-hand experience in different job roles within an organization and ensure you choose the career path that is the right fit for you.

Campus Information

Milton Road Campus

The Milton Road Campus is based in the East of Edinburgh near the City Bypass. This campus provides innovative and purpose-built facilities that deliver modern educational qualifications and skills. Our CRE:8 centre has industry standard equipment and facilities for musicians, sound engineers and TV producers. These include a 96 seat auditorium (suitable for music performances, film and TV viewings), film studios, music recording studios, music rehearsal spaces and AVID editing suites for TV production. One of our training restaurants, eh15 is situated at Milton Road and provides not only a first-class training centre but also a tremendous place to dine, with views of the City. The students prepare and serve the best in local, fresh produce, under the close supervision of the restaurant manager and head chef. The main gym and spa facilities of the college are to be found in the Club. Students can take advantage of discounted rates to indulge in facilities designed to enhance health, fitness and wellbeing. The gym is equipped with the latest in resistance training machines and cardio equipment. There are group classes taught by our motivating instructors. Bliss is based in the exclusive beauty rooms beside the nail bar, where students can treat their hands, nails and feet to a lovely makeover.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Application Process

More Information required

10 Days

Possible interview call from institution

10 Days

Provisional/ unconditional offer

20 Days

Visa process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

1. Apprenticeships are a great way of getting valuable work experience which can lead to enhanced employment opportunities.

They are a great way to get valuable on hands experience within a workplace while receiving college-based education. Edinburgh College offers a range of apprenticeship options that prepare students for the workplace.

2. Foundation Apprenticeships (SCQF Level 6) are specially designed for S5 & S6 school pupils and combine college learning, qualifications, and work experience with top organizations while you are still at school.

Fast track your career with skills and qualifications that employers need. Whether you are looking to go straight into employment, join a full Modern Apprenticeship, or start university, a Foundation Apprenticeship can set you apart from the rest.

These are available across a range of disciplines and are suitable for adults of all ages. They provide an entry route into the trades, helping students to develop their skills and build contacts for future employment opportunities. Designed for any age from school leaver onwards, modern apprenticeships can give you real-life skills for work by combining:

paid employment
college training and
an industry-recognized qualification

3. You must be employed to start a modern apprenticeship the training gives you the knowledge and qualifications to develop at your workplace. Edinburgh College currently offers apprenticeship programs in:

Automotive
Engineering
Fire and Security Systems
Health & Social Care
Hospitality
Life Sciences
Creative & Digital Media

4. Over 36,000 people in Scotland are currently training for a modern apprenticeship (SDS 2016) and apprenticeship programs are continuously developing in response to employer and regional demand.

Future-proofing your business is key to growth. Often regarded as the most cost-effective way to hire, apprenticeships allow you to develop the knowledge and skills in your workforce and have technically qualified staff with minimal cost to your business.

PSW Opportunity

Not Eligible for PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

12 years of school education with good results in subjects relevant to the course you apply for
IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component band, or equivalent.
Students will also be required to meet us for an interview via Skype.

Edinburgh International College

Edinburgh , Scotland ,United Kingdom