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Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality (Level 4)
Organisation of Qualifications & Awards (OQA)
The Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality is an introductory course to the operations and functions of the Hospitality and Tourism sectors. The Hospitality and Tourism products and services appeal to a wide variety of international markets and they need to evolve in response to domestic and international environmental influences. The course provides learners with the knowledge required in order to understand and respond to the different demands from the market place.
About the Course
Duration
9 - 12 months
Credits
180
Entry Requirements
- Three GCSE’s / GCE`O’ levels and one `A’ level or equivalent qualification, or,
- An approved Foundation Certificate.
- An approved training or vocational certificate in the area of hotel, catering and/or tourism
- Relevant experience is taken into consideration for students 21 years of age and over who have not completed any formal qualifications.
General Learning Objectives of the Course
- On completion of the course learners will:
- Have gained a detailed knowledge of the key areas of the tourism and hospitality industries
- Have a clear understanding of the location, characteristics, seasonality and facilities at key resorts worldwide
- Be aware of the key activities associated with accommodation, food and beverage, reception and restaurant services
- Be in a position to explain the factors that can influence the effectiveness of hospitality products and services
- Be able to describe the major trends in the tourism and hospitality industries
- Have a clear understanding of the distinctive characteristics of tourism and hospitality services
Modules
The main aims of this unit is to introduce the way tourism has developed in the last fifty years and to explain the impact of the tourism industries to national markets worldwide. The unit also highlights the key elements of the tourism product and explains the roles, value and contributions of the travel and tourism intermediaries.
Main Topics of Study
- the development of tourism
- environmental impacts of tourism
- travel and tourism product
- travel and tourism intermediaries
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Assessment Methods
Final Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%
This unit identifies all the key sectors of the tourism industry and explains the importance of integrating all the key elements in order to provide an attractive tourism product. The unit also explains the influences on tourism demand and highlights the nature and role of different tourism destinations.
Main Topics of Study
- introduction to tourism and tourism demand
- tourism consumer behaviour
- tourism destinations
- tourism sectors
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Assessment Methods
Final Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%
The main aims of this unit is to introduce the most popular tourist destinations in the world, identify their key characteristics and attractions and familiarise learners with the world geography. It will also explain the relative importance of different types of attraction for domestic and/or international tourism by describing climate, economy, accessibility, stability and popular attractions.
Main Topics of Study
- geography and tourism
- geography and tourism in united states and canada
- geography and tourism in mexico and central amercia
- geography and tourism in caribbean and south amercia
- geography and tourism in europe
- geography and tourism in middle east
- geography and tourism in asia, Australia and new zealand
- geography and tourism in africa
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Assessment Methods
Final Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%
The main aims of this unit is to introduce the key areas of hospitality and identify the factors to be considered to develop and provide efficient food and beverage, accommodation, restaurant and front office services. It will also highlight the importance of combining the different service functions in order to provide a total hospitality experience to visitors and guests.
Main Topics of Study
- housekeeping services
- restaurant and services
- food and beverage services
- front office and reception services
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Assessment Methods
Final Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%
About the Organisation of Qualifications & Awards
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Organisation of Qualifications & Awards (OQA) is a UK registered awarding body offering bespoke qualifications at levels 3, 4 and 5 as per the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England and Northern Ireland and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ).
Our courses are targeted towards individuals who are looking to take the preliminary step towards improving their education and also completing qualifications which can assist them in their professional careers.
We, at OQA, stand to carve a pathway which will act as a guide for our students to venture into distinguished and desirable academic avenues.
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