OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF)- 1 academic year

Qualification: OTHM Level 4 Diploma

Who is this suitable for?

The OTHM Level 4 is suitable for students who have already gained an OTHM Level 3 Award or original Introductory Certificate or who have qualifications at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent. It is also suitable for mature students with at least 5 years relevant experience.

This qualification will help team leaders and supervisors and those who want to rise to the first tier of management.

Work experience

Although it is desirable that Level 4 students have some experience in the industry, no minimum is required.

Units (New QCF)

OTHM  Level  4  Diploma  in  Tourism  and  Hospitality  Management consists of 6 Units:

  1. Unit 1 - Understanding the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  2. Unit 2 - Understanding the Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment
  3. Unit 3 - Understanding Communication and Customer Care in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  4. Unit 4 - Understanding Accounting and Finance in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  5. Unit 5 - Academic and Employability Skills
  6. Unit 6 - Understanding Events Management in Tourism and Hospitality

Each Unit requires 90 hours of classroom teaching, including business English, tutorials and site visits over the academic year. Recommended teaching period - full academic year with examinations & assessments in June & December each year. Recommended 3 units assessment per exam sitting.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by a three hour written examination.

(Each international examination is in June and December each year)

Special exams on request from the college to the OTHM Education and Examination board (Minimum 90 days required)

Progression

On passing the OTHM Professional Certificate (NQF - old syllabus (4 units)) or the Level 4 Diploma (QCF - new syllabus (6 units)), members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF)

Students must pass all of the OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate (NQF) to be eligible to join the new OTHM Level 5 Diploma (QCF)

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