Modern Apprenticeships

Xtra-Mile.com is a quality provider delivering the Modern Apprenticeship programme within the hospitality industry.

We specialise in the hospitality industry providing work-based qualifications covering every department from front of house reception, food and beverage service, housekeeping, supervision & leadership and hospitality management.

We work with a variety of restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, bars and cafés. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality programme with a flexible approach. We understand our employer needs and tailor our approach to suit both the employer and employee.

Xtra-Mile.com would welcome the opportunity to work with your team in order to deliver modern apprenticeships across the business. Therefore Xtra-Mile.com will be as flexible as possible and will tailor the apprenticeship programme to meet the needs of all employees in your business.

Interested in our hospitality modern apprenticeships?

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What are the benefits?

The SVQ modern apprenticeship programme offers many benefits for both employers and employees – the programme helps employers upskill the team, motivate the team and demonstrate their commitment to staff development. For the employee, it allows the individual to gain an industry-recognised qualification; it gives the individual encouragement, motivation and confidence. In summary;

1 Giving team members an opportunity to gain an apprenticeship and qualification which is recognised by the industry
2 Enhancing the skills of the workforce and therefore the standards and service within the establishment giving a competitive advantage
3 A motivated and committed workforce who have been given the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in the workplace
4 Positive PR for the business

How is the programme funded?

There is no financial commitment required from our employers as we utilise funding from Skills Development Scotland for those who are eligible to take part. All we ask is that your business nominate worthy members of your team and allow us to work with them to achieve their qualification and develop their career. We do not require any minimum numbers.

How is the apprenticeship achieved?

The SVQ qualification is gained onsite in the workplace and does not take any employee away from their daily duties.

Upon successful completion everyone receives an industry recognised SVQ certificate and a Modern Apprenticeship certificate. It is open to all age groups as long as they have not previously completed it and are not in full time education.

Apprenticeships on offer

SCQF Level 5 – Diploma for Hospitality Team Member

This qualification is suitable for those in an operational role within the workplace ranging from housekeeping, food and beverage service, baristas, front of house reception, reservations and certain kitchen roles.

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SCQF Level 5 – Production Chef

This qualification is suitable for anyone who prepares food in small coffee shops, school kitchens, workplace canteens and care homes.

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SCQF Level 5 – Diploma in Professional Cookery

This qualification is suitable for trainee chefs, prep chefs, commis chefs who are involved with the preparation, cooking and plating of meals.

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SCQF Level 6 – Senior Production Chef

This qualification is suitable for senior chefs working in a production catering environment. Find out more

SCQF Level 6 – Diploma in Professional Cookery

This qualification is suited for more experienced chefs such as chef de parties and sous chefs who prepare, cook and plate complex dishes.

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SCQF Level 7 – Management

This qualification is suited to senior positions that fall within more niche job roles such as accounts, event management, operation managers and maintenance and is jointly certificated by SQA and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

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SCQF Level 7 – Hospitality, Supervision & Leadership

This qualification is suited to those who are in a supervisory or team leader position and lead a team.

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SCQF Level 8 – Hospitality Management Skills

This qualification is suited to assistant managers and managers who will ideally
have previously completed the Hospitality, Supervision & Leadership SVQ.

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Who is eligible?

Our SVQ apprenticeship programme is open to all employees. To be eligible, everyone must meet the following criteria:

Have reached the statutory minimum school leaving age
Be employed and not self employed
Left full-time education

Already train your staff?

Your business will deliver your own in-house induction and training and the apprenticeship programme is designed to complement your training.

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