Hospitality
The hospitality sector is built on people, service and experience.
Whether you're developing new talent, strengthening customer service skills or preparing staff for progression into supervisory and management roles, Ayrshire College offers training and qualifications designed to support businesses across the hospitality industry.
Our programmes focus on practical skills that help organisations deliver exceptional customer experiences while developing a skilled and confident workforce.
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REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene
Start Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026. This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is primarily for those currently employed or seeking employment in the hospitality/catering industry, either on a professional or voluntary basis. It satisfies the legal requirement for all food handle...
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REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene
This 4 day intensive REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate is designed for managers, supervisors and chefs who require an in-depth knowledge of food hygiene or those working within high-risk environments or with high-risk products. It explores the relationship between food hygiene, food poisoning and food spoilage.
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REHIS Risk Assessment
This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is ideal for all workers. You will learn principles and practice of Occupational Health & Safety risk assessment and why it is necessary.
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REHIS Elementary Infection Prevention and Control
This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is designed to give participants the knowledge and understanding of how to work safely in environments where there is a risk of infections transferring such as care homes and nurseries.
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REHIS Emergency First Aid at Work
Start Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026. This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is designed to enable first aiders to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill at work.
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REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (PLH)
Start Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026. This 1 day course by The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is for anyone who manages premises where alcohol is sold, including bar managers, convenience store managers and supermarkets.
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REHIS Elementary Certificate in HACCP for Food Manufacturing
This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is primarily for those currently employed in a food manufacturing type business who need to have an understanding of HACCP, either on a professional or voluntary basis.
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REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Refresher (PLHR)
This 1/2 day course by The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is for anyone who currently holds a Personal Licence and requires their 5 year renewal to be completed.
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REHIS Elementary Health and Safety
This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is designed to provide practical information and advice which will help employers and employees to ensure that their work activities are carried out safely, reducing the risk to themselves and others.
Workforce Development Solutions
Alongside short courses and professional development opportunities, we offer a range of workforce development pathways designed to help businesses build capability and support long-term growth.
Modern Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships provide a practical way to recruit and develop talent within your business.
Apprentices gain hands-on experience while working towards recognised qualifications, helping employers build skills, support progression and strengthen workforce resilience.
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)
SVQs are widely recognised across the health and social care sector and allow employees to demonstrate their competence while working in their role.
They provide a flexible pathway for professional development, career progression and compliance with sector requirements.
Bespoke Workforce Development
Every organisation has different workforce challenges.
Whether you're developing new staff, supporting career progression, strengthening leadership capability or addressing specific skills needs, we can work with you to create a tailored workforce development solution.
Training can be delivered on campus, online or in the workplace where appropriate.
Leadership and Management Development
Many hospitality professionals progress into supervisory and management roles throughout their careers.
We offer training designed to support leadership development, helping businesses build confident managers who can motivate teams, manage operations and deliver excellent customer experiences.
Funding Support
Funding may be available for certain training and workforce development activities.
Our team can help you identify available support and explore the most appropriate options for your organisation.
Developing Hospitality Talent
From customer service and operations to leadership and management, Ayrshire College helps hospitality businesses develop the skills needed to deliver outstanding experiences and support long-term success.