New Student Learning Activities

Thank you for choosing Bridgend College - we are really looking forward to meeting you this September. These activities are designed to help you start preparing for your learning journey with us.

Course Area Hospitality Level Level 2

A Note from your Curriculum Manager

Croeso - Welcome to Service to People and IT.

We are looking forward to you joining us in Bridgend College. Within the area of Services to People and IT, we have a wide range of courses across the areas of Hair and Beauty, Hospitality and Catering, Travel and Tourism, Business and IT.

Your experience in college is very important to us. We want you to become passionate about the subject you have chosen to study. We have knowledgeable teams supporting you, good links with industry who provide projects, guest speaking and work experience opportunities, trips and visits, competition and other cross-college opportunities.

We are excited for you to join us, to see you develop and to hear your success stories over the coming years. But, before we get started, here are some activities to get you thinking about your area of study.

See you soon,

Rachel Morris

Useful Websites to Explore

Employment opportunities and work experience:-

https://www.principalitystadium.wales/

https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-festival/gold-cup-day

https://www.caterer.com/

Aim high:-

https://www.theritzlondon.com/ (The Ritz ) ​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kem1QWSfQ0&t=5s (The Ritz) ​

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https://www.fairmont.com/savoy-london/ (The Savoy London) ​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5_jVMUi9HI (The Savoy London) ​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7THxdS-3shE (Top 10 hotels in the world) ​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viwfx0DtjHE (10 most expensive hotels in the world) ​ Industry news:-

https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/

https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/

Instagram influencers:-

https://www.ktchnrebel.com/chefs-instagram-award/ Clare Smyth

You-tube links:- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cooking+skills (Various cooking skills) ​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0zP41So93A (Working in hospitality) ​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5j27CrqrgI (7star Dubai) ​

Books and eResources

Professional Level 2 Diploma ​

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https://www.food.gov.uk/ Food safety ​ ​

https://crushmag-online.com/a-z-of-cooking-terms/

Research and Learning Activities

https://allergytraining.food.gov.uk/english/ Allergen testing , create an account ,you need to answer all the ​ questions in each part correctly to obtain your certificate, print off and bring with you in September.

https://www.purposegames.com/game/f2ae6b02 Table laying game ​

https://newcastleadvertiser.co.za/173873/know-beef-cuts-can/amp

https://www.lovepork.co.uk/pork-cuts/ https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/the-best-cuts-for-roasting-lamb-plus-tips-on-how/ ( Choose three cuts ​ and come up with a recipe)

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