TheLondonSchoolof TheLondonSchoolof Hospitality and Tourism Hospitality and Tourism Connecting education and training for employment University of West London St Mary’s Road Ealing London W5 5RF 0800 036 8888 [email protected] uwl.ac.uk ‘ ‘ Having been impressed by the individuals that come out of the University, I’ve been able to offer five individuals permanent positions. Stephen Boxall, Managing Director, The Ritz London Honorary Fellow, University of West London ‘ ‘ The School motivates, stimulates and excites students in a way that not many other cooking schools do, and it will set you on the road to a great career. Heston Blumenthal, Multiple Michelin Starred Chef and Restaurateur Honorary Doctorate, University of West London ‘ ‘ The University of West London is the gold standard when it comes to culinary education in the UK. Not only does it have fantastic facilities, the links within the industry are second to none. Will Torrent Chef Consultant for Waitrose ‘ ‘ I always enjoy working with UWL students as they are always enthusiastic, willing, with a desire to learn. I know when I ask for something they follow it precisely so we are able to maintain our Ritz qualities... John Williams, MBE, Chairman of The British Academy of the Culinary Arts, Executive Chef of The Ritz London Honorary Fellow, University of West London ‘ ‘ The Foundation Degree has been very helpful for me in terms of learning new techniques and management skills. I feel more confident after the first year. The course develops not only practical skills but also theory. Baldassarre Amobio, London School of Hospitality and Tourism ‘ ‘ This School is about dedication. There’s a dedication from every single tutor within it. Gary Rhodes, Multiple Michelin Starred Chef and Restaurateur Honorary Professor, University of West London ‘ ‘ I took on a degree in International Culinary Arts, what that degree has done for me in my business and in my career is immeasurable. John Campbell, Two Michelin Starred Chef Honorary Professor, University of West London ‘ ‘ There is never a day that goes by without me using one aspect of my knowledge drawn from this programme... I would recommend it to anyone. Linda North, Sales and Marketing Manager Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ‘ ‘ One of the best pastry courses in London with some of the best pastry teachers in Europe. Lorraine Pascale Celebrity Chef and Author THE LONDON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 01 Contents Contents 01 Further Education 48 Specialist short courses 62 Welcome 02 Full-time Food Safety in Catering Level 2 63 Striving for excellence in hospitality 04 Supervising Food Safety Professional Chef in Catering Level 3 64 Our patrons 05 and Restaurant Diploma 50 Junior Chefs Academy 66 Progression 13 Postgraduate 16 Part-time Further information 68 Diploma for Butlers Undergraduate courses 18 VRQ Level 3 53 Facilities 68 How to apply 69 Airline and Airport Management General Patisserie and Confectionery FdA/BA (Hons) 20 ABC Level 2 Certificate 54 Fees and funding 69 Café Entrepreneurship BA 22 Patisserie and Confectionery International students 69 NVQ Level 3 55 Culinary Arts Management Where are we? 70 BSc (Hons) 24 Professional Cake Decorating ABC Level 1 Basic Certificate 56 Terms and conditions 71 Event Management FdA/BA (Hons) 26 Professional Cake Decorating ABC Level 2 Intermediate Certificate 57 Event Management with Hospitality FdA/BA (Hons) 28 Professional Cookery NVQ Level 2 58 Event Management with Tourism FdA/BA (Hons) 30 Professional Cookery NVQ Level 3 59 Food and Professional Cookery BA/BA (Hons) Top-up 32 Indian and Asian Cuisine NVQ Level 2 60 Hospitality Operations Management FdA 34 Chefs Apprenticeship 61 Hospitality Management and Food Studies BA (Hons) 35 Hospitality Management BA (Hons)/BA (Hons) Top-up 36 International Hotel Management FdA/BA (Hons)/BA (Hons) Top-up 38 International Culinary Arts – Kitchen and Larder FdA 40 International Culinary Arts – Pastry FdA 41 International Culinary Arts BA (Hons) Top-up 42 Lifestyle Management FdA 43 Travel and Tourism FdA 44 Travel and Tourism Management BA (Hons) 46 02 THE LONDON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Welc ome to the London School of Hospitality and Tourism As one of the leading centres Practising professionals and employers in the sector give guest lectures, provide placements and, at times, in the UK, the London School assist with the assessment of our students. This close relationship means that students are able to obtain of Hospitality and Tourism the skills that employers need, thus boosting their regularly wins accolades from employment opportunities. a variety of industry bodies. In addition, staff work closely with a number of schools from the surrounding boroughs to promote careers in hospitality and tourism. Through links It is renowned and respected as a provider of with food technology, hospitality, and travel and industry relevant courses, underpinned by excellent tourism teachers, the School also promotes food teaching and resources. The School is committed to studies in schools by assisting teachers with curriculum ensuring that its courses serve its local and regional development, as well as advising on the school meals communities by working closely with employers service. The aim is to encourage the progression through curriculum engagement and partnerships. from school to further and higher education within the same institution. Finally, the highly successful Junior Chefs Academy brings together food teachers, business education partnerships, employers, parents and students as a learning community within the University. This has proved to be an enormous success and is part of a food educative process that is so important to the future health of the nation. I am sure that by choosing the London School of Hospitality and Tourism you will be making the decision to join one of the most prestigious professional schools in the country, and I look forward to meeting you at some point during your studies. ‘ ‘ Professor Peter John Vice-Chancellor THE LONDON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 03 ‘ ‘ As President and CEO of He also has a long association with the University having graduated from the School of Hotel Strategic Hotels and Resorts Management and Catering when the institution was Ealing Technical College. In March 2009 he and an alumnus of the was awarded the University’s Lifetime Achievement University, Laurence Geller CBE Award for Alumni and in 2010 he received an has over 45 years of experience honorary doctorate. in the hospitality industry. On being appointed to the post of Chancellor, Laurence said: “Words are inadequate to express both the honour and my delight at returning home after some 40 years plus since my graduation. Our University has achieved so very much and has a shining future ahead of it. I am committed to doing everything I possibly can to contribute to the terrific work being done by the Vice-Chancellor and Board of Governors and to their undoubted success for the future. I hope I can give back just a fraction of what the University has given to me.” Laurence Geller CBE Chancellor Our sponsors Endorsements Academy of Food The Royal Academy and Wine Service P M Trust of Culinary Arts Compass UK Savoy Education Trust Baxter Storey Cummings Trust The School Food Trust Compass UK Dr William Barry Trust Society of Stars The Craft Guild of Chefs East India Club Steelite International Harrison Catering Eyerman Foundation Thermomix International Hotels Forte Foundation William Brake Trust Hilton 04 THE LONDON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ‘ Striving ‘ for excellence Hospitality is Britain’s fifth Students who attend the University learn in our training restaurant ‘Pillars’, which has twice been I have never largest industry employing named London Training Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine, and get hands on experience used the word more than 2.4million people by cooking and serving in the modern kitchen, outstanding and contributing over restaurant and bar. Our facilities are in line with those of London’s top restaurants and hotels, giving so much in a £34billion in gross tax our students the opportunity to experience what it revenues. The hospitality is like to work at the industry’s highest standards. good practice A second restaurant, FEAST, specialises in healthy visit to any economy is a huge engine eating and is totally operated by students. other college for job creation throughout The School offers one of the UK’s largest provisions in the UK. the UK and internationally. of undergraduate and postgraduate commercial aviation, travel and tourism management courses. Here students have successfully joined some of Neil Edwards The London School of the industry’s top brands on completing their Her Majesty’s qualification. These range from British Airways Inspectorate Hospitality and Tourism has to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Current students have been able to take advantage of such alumni an international reputation through guest lectures and field visits. Students for its courses. Studying in this studying on the aviation and tourism courses at UWL have been motivated to create a range of ‘ field is a great opportunity for cutting edge communication tools for their peers career development, providing including an e-magazine and e-community blog. a passport to travel and work Our staff come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Many have worked and have been executive chefs around the world. or senior managers in five star hotels and Michelin ‘ star restaurants. They have experience in the In 2009 the London School of Hospitality and Tourism hospitality sector, contract catering and event received a Queen’s Anniversary Award for outstanding management. Two members of staff hold coveted Passionate, hospitality and tourism education. The Academy of and prestigious CATEY awards, which are known Culinary Arts, The Association Culinaire Française, as the Oscars of the industry. Within the airline student- The Craft Guild of Chefs and The Master Chefs of and tourism field staff have a wealth of industry Great Britain all recognise the School as a centre of experience.