Course details

Course Title:

LLDD Catering Beginners

Course Number:

TLX53159

Venue:

Better Together Cafe

Learning Area:

Level:

Start Date:

12 September 2025

End Date:

26 June 2026

Session Time(s):

09:30 - 15:30

Total Hours:

210

Class Size:

Between 8 and 8 learners

Who is this course for

If you have a learning disability or difficulty and want to learn catering skills, this course is for you!
It is perfect if you have no previous experience, but want to gain hands on experience, as it provides an introduction to catering in our café, where you will be catering to paying members of the public.

What are the entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

What will I be learning

On this course you will learn about,
basic food preparation skills,
health & Safety in the kitchen,
personal presentation,
customer service skills, and
working together as part of a team.
You will gain hands on experience working in our cafe preparing, cooking, and serving food to the public.

How will I be assessed and supported

At the beginning of your course, you will talk to the tutor about why you have chosen this course, what you want to learn to be able to do and set targets.

During the course you will use an Individual Learning Plan to review your progress towards these targets with your tutor. Each week you will be asked to think about what has gone well and what you need to work on next. Your tutor will give you feedback on this as well.
Throughout the course your tutor will talk to you about your progress and every term you will have a short meeting with your tutor.
If you need help to read and write your tutor or a support worker will help you with this.

What do I need to bring?

 You will need to bring a folder to organise your work.

Any additional costs?

There are no additional fees.

What can this course lead to

We have a range of courses that you a progress onto including Intermediate Catering to develop your skills and knowledge further,
maths courses
And employability courses.
If you are interested in another course, please ask your tutor or for more information, contact us
Phone  01332 956565
Email  DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
Relay UK  18001 01332 956565

Better Together Cafe

Address:
Better Together Cafe, Derby City Council Hse Corporation St, Arboretum, Derby, DE1 2FS

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Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk

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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.