Benefits of Hospitality and Tourism:

Choosing a career in travel and hospitality offers numerous benefits. This industry provides a wide range of exciting opportunities, including roles in hotels, airlines, destinations, attractions, transportation, cruises, events, tourism services, travel agencies, and tour operators.

Job Opportunities:

Graduates of this program can pursue careers such as:

• Hotel Manager
• Flight Attendant
• Restaurant Manager
• Entertainment Manager
• Event Planner
• Travel Consultant

Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (Year 1):

Overview:

The goal of the Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is to support learners’ growth as managers in the tourism and hospitality industry. The diploma covers relevant topics and combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Students will develop their knowledge and skills in areas such as academic and research skills, the business environment in tourism and hospitality, the growth of the industry, services marketing, consumer behavior, sustainability, and event management. Upon completion, learners can progress to university or enter the workforce in their chosen field.

Entry Requirements:

The UK Qualification certifications are open to all students over the age of 18.

Potential learners may have:

• A Level 3 program in a related field or a similar program
• GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or a similar program

What’s Covered in Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism:

Structure of Qualification:

The UK Qualification Level 4 certification in Hospitality and Tourism Management requires completion of 6 mandatory modules for a total of 120 credits, 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time, and 600 hours of guided learning.

Units Covered:

• Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
• Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
• The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry (20 credits)
• Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
• Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)
• Events Management (20 credits)

Progression:

Successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management opens up a wide range of academic progression opportunities, including the Level 5 Diplomas. Additionally, as this diploma is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), students are eligible for direct entry into the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree program.

Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (Year 2):

Overview:

The aim of the Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is to help learners advance as managers in the tourism and hospitality industry, while adopting a lifelong learning approach. This diploma equips students with the necessary skills to solve complex problems using contemporary knowledge and theories. Upon completion, learners will have the specialist skills and technical language to enhance their management abilities and progress to further education or employment.

Entry Requirements:

• At least one of the following:
  • A Level 4 program in relevant field or equivalent degree
  • GCE Advanced level in three subjects or equivalent degree

Qualification Structure:

• 6 mandatory modules, 120 credits, 1200 TQT hours, 600 GLH hours

 Units Covered:

• Operations Management (20 credits)
• Customer Relationship Management (20 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
• Management Accounting (20 credits)
• Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
• Management of Human Resources (20 credits)

Progression:

• Successful completion opens opportunities for academic progression, including Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Direct entry into final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree program through Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) approval and regulation.