Qualification details

EDI Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Skills (NVQ) (QCF)

Qualification summary

The Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership (NVQ) is designed to recognise occupational competence for anyone with a supervisory or leadership role in the hospitality industry. To achieve the Diploma learners must demonstrate competence when working in a real hospitality workplace. The qualification covers leadership, working relationships, customer service, resource control, and health, safety and hygiene. In addition, a range of optional units are available in the following areas: food production, food service, drinks service, management of functions, housekeeping, portering and concierge, reception and reservations and bookings, as well as generic management responsibilities and customer service.

Qualification details

500/6326/1
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/08/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/08/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/07/2010
Certification end date:
31/07/2013
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English
Successful candidates may progress onto Level 4 qualifications such as Management. Candidates may also progress onto more senior roles within their organisation.
Catering/Restaurant Manager
Conference and Banqueting Assistant/Manager
Hotel Manager
Kitchen Supervisor/Manager
Publican
Supervisor/Team Leader
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.4  Hospitality and Catering
45
36
222-276
Pass
Portfolio of Evidence
none
N/A
This qualification is based on National Occupational Standards and assesses occupational competence. Evidence for this qualification must come from the learner’s consistent achievement in the workplace or a Realistic Working Environment.
Candidates must complete a minimum of 45 credits to achieve the full qualification. 34 credits must come from the mandatory units in Group A; 4 credits must come from optional Group B and a further 7 credits must come from either Group B or Group C.
  • 1  -  Mandatory Group A
    Candidates must take all units within this group
    Credit Value required: Minimum 34, Maximum 34.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 5, Maximum 5.
    • H/502/4097 - Contribute to the control of resources
    • J/502/1113 - Provide Leadership for your team
    • F/502/5497 - Lead a team to improve customer service
    • T/502/5531 - Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment
    • M/501/0428 - Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
  • 2  -  Optional units
    Candidates must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from Group B and a further 7 credits from either Group B or Group C
    Credit Value required: Minimum 11.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
    • 3  -  Optional Group B
      Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
    • 4  -  Optional Group C
      • A/500/5197 - Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
      • F/502/4155 - Supervise off-site food delivery services
      • K/502/4120 - Supervise cellar and drink storage operations
      • M/502/5527 - Manage the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods
      • A/502/5532 - Supervise the wine store/cellar and dispense counter
      • R/502/4158 - Supervise vending services
      • T/502/3973 - Supervise linen services
      • R/502/3978 - Supervise the use of technological equipment in hospitality services
      • Y/502/4162 - Supervise practices for handling payments
      • R/502/4919 - Contribute to the development of a wine list
      • L/600/0192 - Manage the environmental impact of work
      • J/502/4125 - Contribute to the selection of staff for activities
      • D/502/4163 - Ensure food safety practices are followed in the preparation and serving of food and drink
      • K/600/0250 - Lead meetings
      • M/502/5530 - Contribute to promoting hospitality services and products
      • K/502/4117 - Contribute to the development of recipes and menus
      • H/500/8918 - Monitor and solve customer service problems
      • A/500/8830 - Improve the customer relationship