College & University

There are a variety of colleges and universities in the west of Scotland that provide training and qualifications in Hospitality and Tourism. In Dunbartonshire, the key provider for training and qualifications is Clydebank College

Modern Apprenticeships

Modern Apprenticeships offer those aged over 16 paid employment combined with the opportunity to train for jobs at craft, technician and management level. They are an exciting way of gaining skills and qualifications that will help to start a career without having to study full-time, and are available now across a wide range of industries.

All the Modern Apprenticeship frameworks are developed by the industry or sector in which they will be implemented and therefore encompass all the skills you require to become a craftsman, technician or manager in that area. Modern Apprenticeship frameworks can also be used as the basis for training of more mature employees.

Visit Scottish Enterprise - modern apprenticeships for details.

Skills Required

Depending on whether your go straight into work, via college and university you will be trained on the skills required for the job. What employers are looking for in potential employees is a positive attitude to work and a willingness to work the people.

People 1st are the sector skills council for the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries.  Their website offers information on their UKSP (UK Skills Passport), an online record of your professional achievements which can be accessed by the UKSP network, giving you access to career advancement.