Students will be able to gain access to the first year of selected university degrees, or to any of the Level 4 CTH Diploma programmes. It is also a free-standing qualification for those who wish to enter employment at team member level.

The course combines practical career-based elements with a number of essential underpinning management disciplines that will be invaluable as the individual’s career progresses. The course is therefore an ideal preparation for immediate employment in the sector.

• Duration of study:
  Twelve (12) months
  (6 Months Academic + 6 Months Industrial Attachment)

• Modules: Four (4) Modules

  • Essentials of Human Resources and Business Computing in Tourism and Hospitality

  • Essentials of Marketing and Customer Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality

  • Tourism and Hospitality Industry

  • Industrial Attachment - Essentials of Tourism and Hospitality Operations

   

• Mode of Teaching:
  Classroom-based (inclusive of the following – face-to-face classroom lectures, peer interactions, individual assignments, case studies, group study and in-class exercises) and Industrial attachment

• Teacher Student Ratio:
  1: 90

• Medium of Instruction:
  English

• Format:
  Full-time

The Industrial Attachment provides students the opportunity to undergo 6 months internship in the hospitality or tourism industry. Typical establishments range from small businesses such as restaurants, boutique hotels and travel agencies through to large, globally recognized hotel chains. Students will be able to apply their academic learning via hands-on learning in real life scenarios.

The Industrial Attachment forms a critical part of the overall assessment. Students are expected to complete their work-based assessment during this 6 month period.

A training work permit is required to undertake the Industrial Attachment. The application for training work permit is subject to approval by the Ministry of Manpower. Students who do are unable to secure the training work pass will have to successfully complete and submit assignments for the modules under IA.

Essentials of Human Resources and Business Computing in Tourism and Hospitality (EHRTH):

This unit aims to introduce learners to the essentials of human resources in tourism and hospitality. Learners will understand the organisation of staff in tourism and hospitality, the principles of leadership, motivation and equal opportunities and the use of IT in tourism and hospitality.

Essentials of Marketing and Customer Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality (EMCRTH):

This unit aims to introduce learners to marketing, sales and customer relationships in the tourism and hospitality industry. Learners will understand how a hospitality or tourism business is affected by external factors in which it operates. They will understand the key concepts of marketing and sales techniques. Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of customer care. Learners will develop skills to enable them to deliver effective customer service and to identify areas for improvements.

Tourism and Hospitality Industry (THI):

This unit aims to introduce learners to the tourism and hospitality industry. Learners will understand the types and characteristics of different hotel and food service providers. Learners will also understand the roles and functions of different delivery channels operating within the industry and will be able to gain an insight into how the industry has developed and is likely to develop in future.

Industrial Attachment (IA):

Essentials of Tourism and Hospitality Operations (ETHO):

This unit aims to introduce learners to a range of functions within the tourism and hospitality industry i.e. front office, housekeeping, food and beverage operations, destination analysis and tour guiding operations.

Students will be awarded the CTH Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality by CTH, if they achieve at least a Pass grade in all modules of the examination.

Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum 17 years old at time of registration; and

• Minimum (C6) in English ‘O’ Levels or equivalent; or

• Pass in English Proficiency Test;or

• CTH Level 2 Diploma; and

• Minimum 3 GCE O Level credits (minimum C6 in any 3 subjects) or NITEC (in any field) or regional equivalent

For Mature Candidates

• Are 30 years and above at the time of registration; and

• Have at least 8 years of verifiable working experience; and

• Provide a detailed resume with contact details of past and present employers

All applications are subject to the School’s assessment of eligibility for entry into the programme.

• Application Form

• Passport Photocopy of Applicant

• Certified Copy of Highest Qualification Certificates and Transcripts

• 2 Passport Size Photograph

• CV (For Mature Candidates)

Note:

Individual units and the qualifications will be graded either as fail, pass, merit or distinction.

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