BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in Hospitality

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the Hospitality Industry and/or progress to higher education.

How long is this course for?
2 years full-time
What will I study?
The BTEC National Diploma in Hospitality consists of five core units plus thirteen specialist units.

Core units

• The Hospitality Industry
• Customer Care in Hospitality
• Health, Safety and Security in the Hospitality Industry
• Hospitality Business Operations
• Hospitality Team Leadership and Supervision

Specialist units

• Food Service Operations
• Alcoholic Beverage Service Operations
• Kitchen Organisation and Food Safety
• Food Service Organisation
• Introduction to European Cuisine
• Introduction to Asian Cuisine
• Introduction to Contemporary Cuisine
• Principles of Healthy Eating
• Hospitality Business Enterprise
• E-business for Hospitality
• Marketing for Hospitality
• Personal Selling and Promotional Skills for Hospitality
• Human Resources in Hospitality
• Understanding Large-scale Events
• Conference and Banqueting Operations
• Planning and Managing a Hospitality Event
• Accommodation Operations
• Front Office Operations in Hospitality
• Personal and Professional Development in Hospitality
• Work-related Project in Hospitality
• Current Issues in Hospitality

How will I be assessed?
Students are continually assessed by a range of methods which include assignments, projects, case studies, practicals and external assessments. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

What can I do after the course?

On successful completion you can progress to higher education or apply for trainee management positions within the Hospitality & Catering sector e.g. Hotels, Restaurants, Contract Catering, Accommodation Management and Licensed Trade.

How do I apply?
Complete an application form (available from each campus or in the Admissions section) and return it to any Campus