A Distance Learning Course of 12 Lessons

The modern trend is to make more use of eating out facilities, especially when both partners in a marriage are working. It is likely that this trend will continue, which will create a more competitive environment, but it also means that there will be more opportunities for those interested in starting a restaurant.

It takes more than dreams to succeed in any business, and restaurants are no exception. You need creativity, business knowledge and have to be prepared to work extremely hard.

Even if you package all these ingredients into a concept, it may still not work. As in most businesses there are many who fail, but there are also those that make a great success. While opening a restaurant is risky, the return can be high, as they often are when you take a chance.

Fortunately there are ways to increase you chances of success. The purpose of this course is to teach the things that reduce the chances of failure, and if you learn the fundamentals, the chances of success are that much brighter.

The Basic Principles of Management
Types of Ownership
The Location of the Business
Restaurant Layout
Restaurant Equipment
Inventory and Stock Control
Financial Analysis
Personnel, Food and Customer Service
Financial Management
Regulations
Advertising, Marketing and Getting Started
The Aim of Purchasing

Qualification 1: Restaurant Management Diploma

Restaurant Management Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: Level 3 Restaurant Management Award

This Course leads to an NCFE Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). In accrediting the programme at level 3, NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification.

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 120 hrs.

Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included
All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support
The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.