Routes into visitor economy and hospitality

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Routes into visitor economy and hospitality

Prepare for a rewarding career in hospitality and the visitor economy through training focused on customer service, teamwork and workplace skills.

The visitor economy and hospitality sector offers careers in customer service, food and drink, tourism, events and hospitality.

Our training providers have industry experience and deliver programmes that combine practical skills, employability support and recognised qualifications. These programmes help learners build their knowledge, develop confidence and prepare for their next step in the industry.

Chichester College Group

Courses are designed around industry requirements and cover areas such as customer service, food safety, barista skills, allergy awareness and nutrition.

Learners benefit from teaching by staff with recent sector experience and opportunities to participate in employer masterclasses.

Level: Up to Level 2

Duration: Varies based on chosen course

Location and style: Hybrid with online learning options available

Website: Chichester College Group

Runway Training

Training designed to help learners gain recognised qualifications and prepare for employment within the hospitality and visitor economy sector. Courses focus on developing workplace skills, customer service techniques and industry knowledge valued by employers.

Level: Up to Level 2

Duration: Between 1 and 4 weeks - based on your chosen course

Location and style: Classroom-based across the county with online learning options available

Partner: Runway Training

Email: adultskills@runwaytraining.co.uk

What next?

Successful completion of a visitor economy and hospitality programme can support progression to:

  • employment within hospitality, tourism and visitor economy businesses
  • Skills Bootcamps
  • Apprenticeships
  • further vocational qualifications
  • higher technical qualifications
  • career development opportunities

Need additional support?

Your training provider can offer advice and guidance before and during your course, including support with planning your next steps in learning, training or employment.

Additional support may also be available to help you access and succeed on your course. Contact the training provider directly to discuss your individual needs.