city & guilds recognitions

RECOGNITION LISTCATERING AND HOSPITALITY

RECOGNITIONLISTCity & Guilds is one of the worlds leadingvocational education businesses, withover 130 years of experience in designingqualifications and skills developmentsolutions for governments and industries.

Since 1878, millions of learners have usedour qualifications to enhance their skillsand today millions more are studying toachieve a City & Guilds certificate torealise their potential.

We operate in over 80 countries and havedeveloped a dedicated internationalportfolio which covers a wide range ofsubject areas, including catering andhospitality.

Our qualifications offer great progressionopportunities and are widely accepted byemployers around the world as thebenchmark for workplace excellence.

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Organisations featured in the document areonly some of the many prestigious institutionsand corporates that recognise the followingInternational Vocational Qualifications (IVQs),as shown in their individual statement:

Food Preparation and Culinary Arts(7065/8705) Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Patisserie

Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts

Food Preparation and Culinary Art(revised version) (8065) Level 1 Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking

Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts)

Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking Patisserie

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery Supervision

Food and Beverage Services (7066/8706) Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

Reception Operations and Services(7067/8707) Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Reception Operations

and Services

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Reception Operations and Services

Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Reception Operations and Services

Illustrations used throughout this publication are representative of the people and industries City & Guilds help andsupport. Persons shown may be unrelated to the statements or endorsments on the same or adjoining pages.

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Recognised levels (if applicable)

IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma

IVQ Advanced Diploma

How employers view City & Guildsinternational qualifications

Having a City & Guilds qualification enhances ones career prospects

City & Guilds qualifications are an excellentrecruitment benchmark for the industry

City & Guilds qualifications are an excellenttraining solution for employers

Outstanding learners for a relevant City & Guildsqualification will be considered for a placement

Applications are welcome from City & Guildsgraduates seeking work within the sector

Priority will be given to applicants with a City & Guilds qualification when recruiting

Accommodation Operations and Services(7068/8708) Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Accommodation Operations

and Services

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Accommodation Operations and Services

Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Accommodation Operations and Services.

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Recognitions featured in this sectionare examples of how City & GuildsIVQs in Catering and Hospitality are recognised within nationalqualifications frameworks oraccepted by government agenciesand other regulatory authorities.

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Recognised levels(if applicable)

IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma


Office of the Qualifications andExaminations Regulator (Ofqual)www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

The IVQs in Catering and Hospitality (7065/6/7/8,8065) are accredited on the NationalQualifications Framework of England, Wales andNorthern Ireland (NQF).

The level in the qualification title shows the NQFlevel that each qualification is accredited at.

The qualification number is the qualificationaccreditation number.

Accredited CG no. Qual. no. qualification title

Level 1 IVQCertificate in Foodand Beverage Service 7066-31 500/5804/6

Level 2 IVQDiploma in Food andBeverage Service 7066-32 500/5801/0

Level 3 IVQAdvanced Diploma in Food and Beverage Service 7066-33 500/5807/1

Level 1 IVQCertificate inReception Operationsand Services 7067-31 500/5750/9

Level 2 IVQDiploma in ReceptionOperations andServices 7067-32 500/5824/1

Level 3 IVQAdvanced Diploma inReception Operationsand Services 7067-33 500/5802/2


Level 1 IVQCertificate in Food Preparation and Cooking 7065-31 500/5761/3

Level 2 IVQDiploma in FoodPreparation andCooking (Culinary Arts) 7065-32 500/5752/2

Level 2 IVQDiploma in Patisserie 7065-42 500/5763/7

Level 3 IVQAdvanced Diploma inCulinary Arts 7065-33 500/5759/5

England


Level 1 Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking 8065-01 600/4858/X

Level 2 Diplomain Food Preparationand CookingCulinary Arts 8065-02 600/4860/8

Level 2 Diplomain Food Preparationand CookingPatisserie 8065-03 600/4876/1

Level 3 AdvancedDiploma in FoodPreparation and Cookery Supervision 8065-04 600/4869/4

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Level 1 IVQCertificate inAccommodationOperations and Services 7068-31 500/5710/8

Level 2 IVQDiploma inAccommodationOperations and Services 7068-32 500/5803/4

Level 3 IVQAdvanced Diploma inAccommodationOperations and Services 7068-33 500/5711/X

Ofqual is the regulator of qualifications,examinations and assessments in England andof vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

Ofqual approves and distributes the criteria thatqualifications must meet in order to beaccredited on the NQF or QCF (Qualificationsand Credit Framework) and checks thatqualifications and the bodies that award themmeet these criteria.

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IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma


National Qualifications Authority ofIrelandwww.nqai.ie

The IVQs in Catering and Hospitality (7065/6/7/8)are aligned to levels of the National Frameworkof Qualifications of Ireland (NFQ).

NQAI is an agency of the Department ofEducation and Science and the Department ofEnterprise, Trade and Employment, responsiblefor the establishment and management of theNational Framework of Qualifications of Ireland(NFQ), including the alignment of internationalqualifications to the NFQ.

Occupational Skill Testing Authority (OSTA)Ministry of Human Resources and SocialSecuritywww.mohrss.gov.cn

The IVQs in Catering and Hospitality (Chinese)(8705/6/7/8) have been recognised by theOccupational Skill Testing Authority of theMinistry of Human Resources and SocialSecurity (OSTA) for joint certification.

- Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (8705)- Food and Beverage Service (8706)- Reception Operations and Services (8707)- Accommodation Operations and Services

(8708).

OSTA is the national vocational qualificationawarding body in China.

NFQ level 5

NFQ level 4

NFQ level 3

IrelandChina

With the education I havetaken at MSA, I have beenable to pass the exam andget the Food ProtectionCertificate which ismandatory for all the cooksand chefs working in NewYork city.

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Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (7066-31)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (7066-32)

Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (7066-31)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (7066-32)

Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (7066-33)

NQF status can only be claimed by duly accredited CATHSSETA trainingproviders.


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IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma


South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) www.saqa.org.za

All three levels of the IVQs in Catering and Hospitality (7065/6/78) are registered on the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (7065-31)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) (7065-32)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Patisserie (7065-42)

Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts (7065-33)


Certificate: FoodPreparation andCooking

Certificate: FoodPreparation andCooking (Culinary Arts)

Certificate:Patisserie

Certificate:Culinary Arts

Level 3

Level 5

Level 5

Level 5

South Africa

Further Educationand TrainingCertificate: Foodand BeverageService

Diploma: Food andBeverage Service

Level 4

Level 6

Combination of City & Guilds IVQs toachieve NQF registered qualification

Qualification Title on NQF

NQF Level

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IVQs in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts IVQs in Food and Beverage Service



NQF Level

Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Reception Operations and Services (7067-31)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Reception Operations and Services (7067-32)

Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Reception Operations and Services (7067-31)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Reception Operations and Services (7067-32)

Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Reception Operations and Services (7067-33)



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South Africa (continued)

Further Educationand TrainingCertificate:ReceptionOperations andServices

Diploma:ReceptionOperations andServices

Level 4

Level 6

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (continued)

Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Accommodation Operations and Services (7068-31)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Accommodation Operations and Services (7068-32)

Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Accommodation Operations and Services (7068-31)

Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Accommodation Operations and Services (7068-32)

Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Accommodation Operations and Services (7068-33)


Further Educationand TrainingCertificate:AccommodationOperations andServices

Diploma:AccommodationOperations andServices

Level 4

Level 6

IVQs in Reception Operations and Services IVQs in Accommodation Operations and Services



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IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma


Technical Education, Vocational andEntrepreneurship Training Authority(TEVETA)www.teveta.org.zm

The IVQs in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts(7065) and the IVQs in Food and BeverageService (7066) have been recognised by TEVETAat the following levels of the TEVETQualifications Framework (TQF):

TEVETA is responsible for registering alltechnical, entrepreneurial and vocationaltraining programmes offered in Zambia, theproviders that offer them and the examinationsthese programmes lead to.

Zambia

TQF level 4, Certificate

TQF level 3, Skills Award

TQF level 3, Skills Award

Accreditations Council of Trinidad andTobago (ACTT)www.actt.org.tt

The Advanced Diplomas (7065/6/7/8 and8065) are recognised by ACTT as available fordelivery in Trinidad and Tobago by City & Guildsapproved centres that are also registered by ACTT.

ACTT is the governing body for qualityassurance of post-secondary and tertiaryeducation in Trinidad and Tobago, including the accreditation and recognition of local andforeign training institutions, programmes,awards and awarding bodies.

City & Guilds has been recognised by ACTT as aforeign awarding body to offer post-secondaryand tertiary qualifications in Trinidad andTobago.

Trinidad and Tobago

Institutions featured in this sectionare examples of universities andcolleges which have recognisedappropriate level(s) of the IVQs inCatering and Hospitality foradmission to the relevant degree ordegree-linked programmes, with thepossibility of exemptions whereapplicable, as shown in eachindividual entry.

Levels shown indicate the levelsaccepted as minimum requirements.

Recognition and successfulcompletion of the recognised level(s)do not guarantee admission and eachapplication will be considered on anindividual basis.

Applicants will need to meet all otheracademic and non-academic entryrequirements, including the Englishlanguage proficiency set by the recognising institution. HIGHER

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IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma


Bournemouth Universitywww.bournemouth.ac.uk

Students holding an Advanced Diploma inany of the four IVQs in Catering and Hospitalitymay be considered for a first year entry to aBournemouth University Bachelors degree.

Each application will be judged on the merit ofthe students full profile, including gradesachieved during full schooling, English languagecapabilities, extra curricular activities andrelevant employment experience.

The above IVQs will provide a suitablebenchmark entry point, though successfulcompletion will not assure that an offer is madeto the candidate.

Bournemouth University is consistently rankedamong the UKs top performing modernuniversities. The Guardians University Guide hasnamed the University number one newuniversity and number one for studies in tourismfor the last two years. The University has around17,000 students, including over 1600international students from 130 countries.

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Bournemouth claims a number of innovativefirsts in its growing portfolio of courses,including in the area of tourism, media-relatedprogrammes and conservation. Among the newdevelopments is the worlds first fullycommercial teaching hotel, a four-starestablishment with public- and private-sectorbacking.

The University houses the National Centre forComputer Animation, whose graduates nowwork for large companies in the entertainmentindustry with movies such as Shrek, Happy Feetand Lord of the Rings.

Bournemouth boasts some of the best beachesin the UK and is less than two hours away fromLondon.

University of Derbywww.derby.ac.uk

Holders of any of the four AdvancedDiplomas will be considered for entry into year 1of the BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management oryear 1 of the BA (Hons) International Hospitalityand Tourism Management.

The University of Derby is a modern and friendlyuniversity located in central England, on theedge of the beautiful countryside of the PeakDistrict. There are over 20,000 students,including 1000 international students from 100countries. In addition, over 4000 students arestudying for one of the universitys programmesin Botswana, Greece, Malaysia, Malawi, Swedenand Switzerland.

Derby has awarded more work-basedqualifications than any other UK university. TheUniversity has built very close links with the localindustry, especially in hospitality, tourism,events and spa management and its partnersinclude global brands such as Grosvenor Hotels,The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Wella,TONI&GUY, Mandarin Oriental Spas, Tui TravelGroup. Many of the Universitys courses havebeen developed with employers and areaccredited by professional bodies.

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IVQ Diploma




The University has also been at the forefront ofthe adoption of new teaching and learningmethods, based on experiential learningproviding opportunities to engage with industryand work on live projects and case studies set byemployers. Over half of the Universitysresearch activity has been ranked as 'ofinternational excellence' and some even asworld class.

Derby is the only university in the UK to havewon the Excellence in Training category in theNational Outdoor Events Association Awards.

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University of Plymouthwww.plymouth.ac.uk

Holders of an Advanced Diploma in any ofthe four IVQs in Catering and Hospitality willnormally be eligible to apply for entry to the firstyear of a BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management ora BSc (Hons) Cruise Management.

Students are still required to submit evidence oftheir English language proficiency.

The University of Plymouth is one of the UK'smost prominent and dynamic universities with a vision to be known as the top enterpriseuniversity. The University has over 30,000students, including around 3000 internationalstudents from over 80 countries.

The University has a long record of high qualityinnovative research and was judged to havesome world-leading research with civilengineering, computer science, geography andenvironmental science performing particularlywell.

Plymouth is set to open the largest marinescience and engineering school in Europe,building on Plymouths worldwide reputation inthis field.

The University is set in dramatic countryside and close to some of Britain's most beautifulbeaches with excellent sailing and surfingopportunities. Plymouth is the only UK universityto have its own diving and marine centre and thefirst university in the country to offer a degree inCruise Management.




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IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma


The University has very close links with the NorthSea oil and gas industries and used to call itselfthe energy university. Following an extensionof its courses into nursing, business, design and engineering, RGU is now branded as theprofessional university.

The university has been investing heavily in newtechnology and launched an award-winningvirtual campus with an online course in e-business for postgraduates. There is a multi-million-pound fitness and leisurecomplex and there are 27 sports clubs forstudents to join.

The Robert Gordon Universitywww.rgu.ac.uk

The Advanced Diploma in any of the fourIVQs in Catering and Hospitality will normally beaccepted for entry into either the BA (Hons)International Hospitality Management or BA(Hons) International Tourism and HospitalityManagement stage 1.

An English language qualification equivalent toIELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 is required. Moduleexemptions may be given on an individual basis.

All applications will be treated individually, andthe University would wish to see some evidenceof relevant work experience and/or acommitment to the industry.

The Robert Gordon University (RGU) is modernuniversity, with around 15,000 students,including around 2000 international studentsfrom more than 70 countries. RGU was named as the best modern university in the Times GoodUniversity Guide 2010 and one of the leading UKuniversities for graduate employment recordafter Imperial College London and the Universityof Bath. From courses to facilities, the focus atRGU is firmly on employability.


We are committed to making our studentsthe best that they can be as they study fortheir City & Guilds qualification.

Our students have found employment withworld famous restaurants including MichelinStar restaurant Chapter One in London andalso in Jamie Olivers London restaurant.

The school works with leading globalcorporates such as The Ritz-Carlton HotelUSA, the five-star resorts and luxury hotelschain, and we have work placementarrangements for our students with theHayman Group Australia.

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IVQ Diploma


University of Salfordwww.salford.ac.uk

The University of Salford is a modern university,widely regarded as one of the UK's mostenterprising universities. There are nearly20,000 student including 3000 internationalstudents.

Salford offers a modern portfolio of courses,with business and health being the biggestrecruiters. Salford has a high reputation for thetreatment of sports injuries and launchedEuropes first nursing course for deaf students.There is also a degree in traditional Chinesemedicine, with an acupuncture clinic, and a BAin journalism and war studies the onlyundergraduate degree in the UK to combine thetwo disciplines.

The University has first-class reputation for real-world teaching and ground breakingresearch. It has built strong links with industryand two thirds of courses offer workplacements, half of them abroad.

Online degrees have been introduced and theuniversity has also made headlines with moreunusual innovations, such as degrees inbusiness economics with gambling studies andthe appointment of Britains first Professor ofPop Music.

The University is located just one and a half milesaway from Manchester and has is its mainlinerailway station.

Thames Valley Universitywww.tvu.ac.uk

Students in possession of any of the fourIVQs in Catering and Hospitality would beeligible to apply for entry to the BA/HNDHospitality Managements degree programmesat level 1.

Dependent on the grades received, there couldbe some module exemptions given in year oneof the Culinary Arts programme, but eachapplicant would be assessed on merit.

TVU is one of the UK's most diverse modernuniversities, located on the outskirts of London.The University has around 33,000 students,including international students over 120countries.

TVU is the leading university in England fornursery, midwifery and paramedical studies andhouses one of the largest healthcare faculties inBritain.

TVU is aiming to become the countrys leadinguniversity for employer engagement and isworking with employers such as Compaq andthe Savoy Hotel Group to provide its courses.The School of Hospitality and Tourism isrecognised by the Acadmie Culinaire de Francefor its culinary arts programmes, while TheLondon College of Music, which is part of TVU,has some of the longest-established musictechnology courses in the country.



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IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma




University College Birmingham (accreditedcollege of the University of Birmingham)www.ucb.ac.uk

Holders of an Advanced Diploma inCulinary Arts will be considered for entry intoyear 1 of the FdA/ BA (Hons) Culinary ArtsManagement.

Holders of an Advanced Diploma will also beconsidered for year 1 entry onto other degreeprogrammes in hospitality and foodmanagement offered by UCB.

University College Birmingham (UCB) is anaccredited college of the University ofBirmingham, which is internationally renownedfor the quality of courses offered in the fields ofthe culinary arts, hair, beauty andcomplimentary therapies, service sectorbusiness and marketing and sport.

All of the full-time degree, foundation degreeand postgraduate courses lead to qualificationsawarded by the University of Birmingham withthe exception of UCBs specialist BA(Hons)/FdAin Salon Management which is awarded by UCB.

UCB is home to 7500 students, including 1100international students from over 60 countries.


Westminster Kingsway Collegewww.westking.ac.uk

International students holding a Diplomain Food Preparation and Cooking are eligible forentry into the Advanced Diploma in FoodPreparation and Culinary Supervision or in Foodand Beverage Services at the College. Thecourse includes an eight-week guaranteed workplacement with an employer in London.

Westminster Kingsway College is the UKs firstand most prestigious culinary school, with over100 years of history. Jamie Oliver is the Collegesmost famous alumni and one of the manycelebrity chefs whose career started as astudent at the College.

The School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts,located in the heart of London, is aninternationally recognised centre of excellencefor hospitality training and an approved City &Guilds centre. It offers a wide range of coursesincluding professional chef diplomas andhospitality management courses as well as adedicated international chef's programme.



The Fusion Cooking School offers theCity & Guilds programmes in Cookeryand Culinary Arts in South Africa.Together with our linkages to industryand because our graduates are sosought after, we are always able toguarantee our students workplacements on successful completion ofthe course.

Our Gold Medal of Excellence award-winner is now an innovation chef forUnilever, and other placements includetop South African hotel groups such asSouthern Suns, Three Cities and toplocal restaurants. Many of our graduatesbenefit from the international statusthese qualifications bring and oftenwork abroad in the Med, Caribbean,America and Europe gaininginternational experience. That beingsaid, City & Guilds opens up a world oftravel opportunities on a soundfoundation of cookery.

FUSION COOKINGSCHOOL SOUTH AFRICAwww.fusioncooking.co.za


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IVQ Certificate

IVQ Diploma




Macau Institute of Managementwww.mma.org.mo

Holders of an Advanced Diploma wishingto pursue further study with the Macau Instituteof Management in the Bachelor of BusinessAdministration programme (Chinese BBA) willbe given a 40% block exemption.

Further exemptions may be granted, and allapplications will be dealt with on an individualbasis.

Macau Institute of Management (MIM) is theacademic arm of the Macau ManagementAssociation, a registered and recognised highereducation institution in Macau.

Established in 1988, the Institute has beenplaying a key role in the training of managementexecutives in Macau. MIM offers a wide range ofacademic programmes, leading to qualificationsrecognised by the Macau SAR Government.

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Hospitality Training Authority (HTA)www.hta.org.au

Holders of a Diploma or AdvancedDiploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts(7065) or Food and Beverage Service (7066) areeligible to apply for entry into HTA HospitalityManagement Diploma or HTA Double Diplomasin Events Management.

Upon successful completion of either of theabove HTA programmes, learners can claimcredits towards a Bachelor degree at JamesCook University, University of Queensland,Griffith University or Bond University.

Learners can claim 8 credits from HTAHospitality Management Diploma and need tocomplete four semesters to receive a Bachelordegree.

Learners can claim 12 credits for the HTA DoubleDiploma and need to complete three semestersto receive a Bachelor degree.

The Hospitality Training Association Inc (HTA) is

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one of the most respected and successfultraining providers and employers in Australiaand has assisted thousands of young peoplearound the world to establish careers inhospitality and tourism.

HTA employs over 500 apprentice cooks andbakers who work for more than 250organisations ranging from catering facilities,taverns, clubs, hotels and cafes, to five starestablishments.

The association brings together the combinedexperience and knowledge of the five majorassociations that are the driving force behindthe tourism and hospitality industries inQueensland, Australia.




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IVQ Diploma


Wellington Institute of Technologywww.weltec.ac.nz

Holders of any of the four Diplomasor Advanced Diplomas in Catering andHospitality are eligible to apply for entry into thelevel 5 Diploma in Hospitality OperationsSupervision.

City & Guilds graduates who hold one of theabove IVQs and have also completed asecondary school leaving qualification in theirown country are eligible to apply for entry intothe Bachelor of Hospitality programmes (Level 7) with exemptions.

The Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec)has over 100 years of experience in providingapplied tertiary education.

WelTec graduates are extremely sought afterand many of them secure employment evenbefore the completion of their studies.

WelTecs corporate connections include majorinternational brands such as IntercontinentalHotels, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, theAccor Hotel Group, D&D Restaurants andGordon Ramsay Incorporated.

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Johnson & Wales Universitywww.jwu.edu

Holders of an Advanced Diploma in any of the four IVQs in Catering and Hospitality willnormally be eligible to apply for entry into theBachelor of Science degree programmes inHospitality and Culinary Arts majors at Johnson & Wales University (JWU).

The Advanced Diploma units will be reviewed on an individual basis for students who apply toJWU, and transfer credits (exemptions) towardcompletion of Bachelor degree subjects may begranted for units completed in the AdvancedDiploma program which are similar in content,level an duration to those in the intended JWUmajor.

Applications from holders of the appropriatecertificates will normally be considered foradmission, provided that all other academic andnon-academic requirements, including Englishlanguage proficiency, are met.

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Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is widelyrecognised as Americas Career University. The Universitys specialised, career-focusedprogrammes in business, hospitality, culinaryarts, technology and education combineacademics and practical skills with relevant workexperiences and community service.

There are four distinct campuses in Providence,North Miami, Denver and Charlotte.

JWU is home to a diverse community of morethan 16,000 students from 89 countries.Scholarships are available to internationalstudents.

Organisations featured in this sectionare examples of leading corporatesand employer associations/groupswhich have recognised the IVQs inCatering and Hospitality for theirquality and relevance to the industry.

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How employers view City & Guilds internationalqualifications

Having a City & Guildsqualification enhancesones career prospects

City & Guildsqualifications are anexcellent recruitmentbenchmark for theindustry

City & Guildsqualifications are anexcellent trainingsolution for employers

Outstanding learners for a relevant City & Guilds qualification will be considered for a placement

Applications arewelcome from City & Guilds graduatesseeking work within the sector

Priority will be given to applicants with a City & Guildsqualification whenrecruiting

GMN Human Rent Europe Groupwww.gmnetwork.co.hu

Established in 1992, Global Manning NetworkHuman Rent Europe Group (GMN) operates as aselection and recruitment company for a largeinternational clientele in the hotel and hospitalityindustry. The company is located in Hungary andhas representatives in Slovakia, Czech Republicand Romania.

Main areas of recruitment include

Local outsourcing of casual workforce (dining room staff, bar and housekeeping personnel) for 3-5 stars major international and Hungarian hotels in Budapest. Clients include Corinthia, Four Seasons, Intercontinental, Marriott, Novotel, Ramada, Radisson and Sofitel

Cruise ship personnel: GMN is an official hiring partner for eight major cruise lines including Carnival Cruise Line, the largest cruise operatorin the world, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line and the six-star rated Crystal Cruises

Job opportunities in 3-4 stars hotels and restaturants in England, Wales, Scotland and Cyprus

Study opportunities in Australia

Overseas hotel employment.

GMN also outsources personnel to McDonalds,Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut in the fast foodservice sector.

Langham Hotels Internationalwww.langhamhotels.com

Langham Hotels International has recognisedthe IVQs in Food and Beverage Service (7066)and the IVQs in Accommodation Operations andServices (7068)

Langham has a legendary hotel heritage datingback to 1865 when The Langham in Londonoriginally opened as Europes first Grand Hotel.For over 140 years, this flagship hotel has beenat the forefront of sophisticated and gracioushospitality. Today, all Langham Hotelsworldwide inherit the same philosophy thatreflects elegance in design, innovation inhospitality, genuine service and captivation ofthe senses, creating a truly unique hotelexperience.

The group features two distinctive brands The Langham and Langham Place. Currently 15 hotels, including affiliates, are open or in thepipeline across four continents. The Langham iswhere guests can enjoy service with poise andbe enchanted by innovation and traditions whileLangham Place, the fun sibling of The Langham,is about living the 21st century through design,technology and attitude.










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Legacy Hotel Group Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casinowww.legacyhotels.co.za

The Windhoek Country Club Resort is a luxuriousfour-star hotel situated on the outskirts ofWindhoek, capital of Namibia, bordering on achampionship 18-hole golf course.

The resort is part of the Legacy Group which isknown for its collection of exclusive and luxuryhotels, resorts, lodges, golf, executive suitesand residential estates. It has a unique desertsetting and occupies a premier position in theNamibian tourism and conference industry.

Employees at the Windhoek Country Clubundergo training to achieve the IVQs in Cateringand Hospitality.

Legacy Hotel Group Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centrewww.legacyhotels.co.za

Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre isNamibias premier beach resort located on theAtlantic coast of north western Namibia,surrounded by the Namib Desert and theAtlantic Ocean. The four-star resort is a LegacyGroup Hotel which is known for its collection ofexclusive and luxury hotels, resorts, lodges, golf,executive suites and residential estates.

Swakopmund, also known as the doorway tothe Skeleton Coast, was founded in 1892 and isan excellently preserved example of Germancolonial architecture. It is one of the few placesanywhere outside of Europe where a sizableminority of the population speaks German andhas German roots. Attractions in the areainclude the Rossmund Desert Golf Course whichis one of only five allgrass desert golf courses inthe world.

Employees at the Swakopmund Hotel undergotraining to achieve the IVQs in Catering andHospitality.

One World Hotelwww.oneworldhotel.com.my

One World Hotel is a luxurious, five-star hotellocated in the heart of the Petaling Jaya businessdistrict, at the fringe of Kuala Lumpur.

It offers style, sophistication and urbanresidential comfort, paired with warm, efficientand friendly service. Adjoined to one ofMalaysias top shopping destinations, theaward-winning 1 Utama Shopping Centre, OneWorld caters for the needs of both business andleisure travellers.

One World Hotel is a member of Worldhotels inthe Deluxe collection. Worldhotels is anexclusive collection of the world's most uniqueindependent hotels featured under the bannerof Unique Hotels for Unique People. Today,Worldhotels has almost 450 affiliate propertiesin more than 250 destinations in 65 countriesworldwide.

MSA introduced me to professionalkitchen environment in the best wayand sped up my baby steps in myculinary career.

ZEYNEP DERYA GURSUCITY & GUILDS GRADUATE

Founded in 2004, Culinary Arts Academyof Istanbul (MSA), is the leadinginternational professional culinary schoolin Turkey. Culinary programmes of MSAhave been approved by Turkey's Ministryof Education, accredited by City & Guildsand recognised by the World Associationof Chefs Societies (WACS) for its superiorquality of professional education.

Each year, 750 students graduate fromvarious professional programmes of MSAand are eligible to work in food andbeverage market globally. Currently over2500 graduates are working in many ofthe worlds most prestigious hotels andMichelin star restaurants. These includeThe Ritz, Carlton, Burj Al Arab, Kempinski,Swisstel, Le Mridien, Four Seasons,Grand Hyatt, Hilton, Mvenpick Hotels,Annisa NY, Cipriani Restaurant, RonBlaauw Restaurant Amsterdam, SheratonHotel and W Hotels, just to mention a few.

CULINARY ARTSACADEMY OF ISTANBUL(MSA)TURKEYwww.msa.com.tr


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Sandals Resort Internationalwww.sandals.com

Sandals Beaches and Resorts are a collection of 13 of the most romantic resorts on theCaribbeans best beaches including Jamaica,Antigua, St Lucia, the Bahamas and Cuba. Theresorts offer an astounding array of land, theCaribbeans most comprehensive watersportsprogramme, including unlimited golf and scubadiving.

Sandals has earned virtually every award of notefrom hospitality and travel organisations toconsumer and trade magazines, including theWorlds Best for over a decade.

The Regent Taipeiwww.grandformosa.com.tw

The Regent Taipei is a luxury hotel located in theheart of Taipei's top financial, shopping,entertainment and cultural districts, the onlyhotel in Taiwan to appear on Conde NastTraveler's Gold List of World's Best Places toStay. The hotel is owned by FormosaInternational Hotels, the largest listed hoteloperator in Taiwan.

Regent is deemed one of the worlds most iconicluxury brands and a pioneer of the luxuryconcept in the global hotel industry. RegentInternational Hotels operates upper luxuryhotels in Asia, Americas and Europe, each hotelor resort embracing the essence of its localenvironment.

In recent years, the brand expanded from itsexclusive focus on hotels to embrace travel andhospitality and was extended to Regent SevenSeas Cruises and Regent Residences.

The School of Hospitality and Tourism at WelTecis the only Centre of Vocational Excellence inNew Zealand. Our programmes have beendesigned with input from industry and ourgraduates are extremely sought after, many ofthem secure employment even before thecompletion of their studies.

We are teaching the City & Guilds qualifications inconjunction with the New Zealand nationalqualifications. High achieving students from theCity & Guilds programmes in Cookery andCulinary Arts, Food and Beverage Service andReception Operations and Services have theopportunity to apply for full-time employmentwith the InterContinental Wellington, under theStar Performer Awards.

Other corporate connections that the School hasinclude major international brands such asIntercontinental Hotels, Millennium & CopthorneHotels, the Accor Hotel Group, D&D Restaurantsand Gordon Ramsay Incorporated.

WELLINGTON INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY (WELTEC)NEW ZEALANDwww.weltec.ac.nz


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South African Chefs Association (SACA)www.saca.co.za

The South African Chefs Association (SACA) isrecognised as the authority on food in SouthAfrica. With 4500 members, SACA representsthe country's finest chefs, culinarians,restaurateurs, educators and learners.

The Association also plays an integral role in thetraining and continuous improvement ofstandards in the hospitality industry.

The current patrons of SACA are Fedics,Southern Sun, Tiger Brands, McCain Foods andRainbow Food Solutions.

Slovak Association of Hotels andRestaurantswww.zhrsr.sk

The Association recommends City & Guildsgraduates for employment with its members

The Slovak Hotel and Restaurants Associationwas established in 1993 as a non-profit, non-political, membership organisation for hotels,restaurants, employers, vocational schools andeducational institutions from the catering andhospitality sectors.

Its members include Kempinski Hotels, Europesoldest luxury hotel group, which operates hotelsin Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

EUROPASS

Europass Certificate Supplementwww.cityandguilds.com/europasswww.uknec.org.uk europass.cedefop.eu.int

Each level of the Catering and Hospitality IVQs(7065/6/7/8; 8705/6/7/8) is supported by aEuropass Certificate Supplement.

The Certificate Supplement helps to ensure thatqualifications are easily understood acrossnational systems and makes it easier for learnersto find employment or training opportunitiesbeyond the borders of their own country.

It provides details on the skills that candidatesare required to demonstrate in order to achievea City & Guilds certificate, helps learners toprepare for job interviews and allows employersto choose the best candidate to work for theirorganisation.

City & Guilds was the first UK awarding body tolaunch the Europass Certificate Supplement andstill the only one offering it across itsqualification portfolio.

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