The Level 1 Award in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry is part of a suite of qualifications aimed at helping improve the skills of learners to help them progress into work or onto other qualifications. This short qualification can be bundled with other qualifications to create suitable pathways that reflect the needs of employers and the individuals. It is offered as part of an initiative called foundation learning. All foundation learning qualifications are characterised by short, sharp provision that covers a specific skill area at a basic level.