This qualification represents the attainment of core competencies associated with work roles in the hospitality sector and an exploration of work roles and career option in this sector. Two specialist Strands enable people to gain an enhanced ''Taste''of career opportunities in the two principal sub categories within the sector careers associated with accommodation  services such as housekeeping and office operations and career associate with food and beverage services such as Cookery and food and beverages Services.

People seeking this qualification must complete one of the specialist Strands. Providers wishing to design programmes of learning related to this qualification could develop relating to either or both Strands.