How long is the Certificate in Tourism and Culinary Basics?

The Certificate in Tourism and Culinary Basics runs 3 to 6 months across on-campus, online and distance modes. Rolling intakes let you begin at the next available window rather than waiting for a fixed academic year.

How is the Certificate in Tourism and Culinary Basics delivered?

The Certificate in Tourism and Culinary Basics is delivered through weekly seminars, supervised practical sessions, guided itinerary tasks and a short reflective portfolio, with the same tutor support across all three delivery modes.

What are the entry requirements for the Certificate?

You will need GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent, a short personal statement and, for non-native English speakers, IELTS 5.5 overall. Mature applicants are welcomed via admissions review.

What does the Certificate cost and is funding available?

Full Certificate in Tourism and Culinary Basics fees, instalment plans and scholarship eligibility are confirmed by LSCAHM admissions in writing before enrolment, and international applicants receive dedicated visa and accommodation guidance.

Certificate in Tourism and Culinary Basics | LSCAHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Certificate in Tourism and Culinary Basics is a 3 to 6-month UK Level 3 introductory qualification designed for applicants who want a first taste of both tourism practice and kitchen work before committing to a specialist route. The programme is aligned with Institute of Hospitality and Institute of Travel and Tourism entry-level competencies and gives credible evidence of structured study across the two disciplines.

By the end of the Certificate, learners can describe how a tourism itinerary connects with a food and beverage experience, prepare a small menu safely to UK food hygiene standards, and articulate a clear progression plan into an LSCAHM Diploma route.

Key Features

Level 3 curriculum aligned with Institute of Hospitality and Institute of Travel and Tourism entry themes.
Twin-track content covering tourism operations and everyday kitchen techniques in equal weight.
Practical sessions on knife skills, mise en place and simple menu planning.
Introduction to UK tourism destinations, seasonality and customer profiles.
Rolling intakes with a named programme tutor from the first seminar.
Direct articulation into LSCAHM Diploma routes across all four departments.
Short reflective portfolio suitable for internship or apprenticeship applications.

What You Will Learn

Explain the shape of the UK inbound and domestic tourism market and its main customer segments.
Apply level 2 food hygiene principles when preparing simple dishes.
Run knife skills, stock preparation and basic sauce work under supervision.
Design a short themed tourist itinerary that integrates a food experience.
Describe the role of a tour guide, tourism officer and hospitality host across a visitor journey.
Cost a basic small-group catering brief using UK supplier prices.
Present tourism and menu ideas confidently in seminar and one-to-one review.
Reflect on personal progression targets using a structured learning journal.

Who This Course Is For

School leavers exploring both tourism and cooking before choosing a specialist Diploma.
Career changers testing the culinary and tourism sectors within a short study window.
International applicants seeking a UK Level 3 credential with a broad hospitality lens.
Working front-of-house staff wanting a structured cross-discipline introduction.

Career Pathways

Tourism Assistant
Commis Chef
Guest Services Host
Cafe Team Member with tourism duties
Travel Consultant Trainee
Hospitality Operations Trainee
Duty Manager Trainee

The LSCAHM careers service supports Certificate learners into first jobs across independent London operators, tourism attractions, catering teams and hotel front-of-house rotas, and runs at least one industry-careers day each year.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent; open access for mature applicants at admissions review.
No prior study of tourism or culinary arts required, as this Certificate is designed as a first-entry route.
IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.0) for non-native English speakers, or equivalent.
A short personal statement of 250 words describing your interest in tourism and cooking.
International applicants supported through visa, accommodation and English-language guidance.

Why Study at LSCAHM

The London School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is a specialist division of Harold International College of London teaching in small, tutor-visible cohorts. LSCAHM reads culinary arts, hospitality management, tourism, events and food business as interlocking disciplines, so a Certificate that combines tourism and kitchen work sits naturally in the LSCAHM syllabus rather than at its edges.

Central London places the Institute of Hospitality, tourism attractions and independent operators within a short tube ride of every classroom, and three parallel study modes let progressors and working practitioners complete the programme without leaving employment.

Apply for Certificate in Tourism and Culinary Basics

Start with a UK Level 3 Certificate at LSCAHM. Rolling intakes mean early applications receive the widest choice of tutors and elective sessions, and admissions responds within one working day with a named contact. Enrol Now