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 BTEC HNC/D in Hospitality Management
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The 10-unit BTEC Higher National Certificate in Hospitality Management provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the hospitality sector and also offers particular specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
The 16-unit BTEC Higher National Diploma provides greater breadth and specialisation than the BTEC Higher National Certificate. Higher National Diplomas are mode free but are followed predominately by full-time learners. They allow progression into or within employment in the hospitality sector, either directly on achieving the award or following further study to degree level.
Aims of the qualification
The BTEC Higher Nationals in Business have been developed to focus on:
• Providing education and training for a range of management careers in hospitality, licensed retail, food and beverage or leisure and tourism sectors; for example food and beverage manager, front of house manager or events manager.
• Providing opportunities for hospitality managers to follow specialised areas of study directly relevant to individual vocations and professions within the hospitality industry, including study within the licensed trade, leisure and/or tourism sectors, or specialist culinary arts, leading to a nationally recognised Level 5 vocationally-specific qualification
• Providing opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally-recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in hospitality management or progress to higher education, vocational qualifications such as a full-time degree in hospitality management or related areas such as business management or leisure and tourism management. Developing the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners in the field of hospitality management in a range of fields, including those suggested above.
• Providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher-level skills in a hospitality management context, including investigatory and research skills focusing on management issues within the context of hospitality, leisure or tourism providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life within the hospitality industry.
Entry Requirements
• BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality supervision, Travel and Tourism, Business or a similar discipline
• An AVCE/Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area e.g. Hospitality and Catering, Travel and Tourism, Leisure and Recreation or Business.
• A GCE Advanced level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A*-C
• Other related level 3 qualifications.
• An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution related work experience.
Structure of the qualification
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Travel and Tourism Management is a 10-unit qualification of which five are core units.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management is a 16-unit qualification of which eight are core units.
Core Units
1. The Travel and Tourism Environment H1
2. Management Perspectives in Travel and Tourism H1
3. Finance and Funding in the Travel and Tourism Industry H2
4. Law and Ethics in the Travel and Tourism Industry H2
5. Research Project H2
6. Marketing in Travel and Tourism H1
7. Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism H1
8. Tourism Development Planning H2
The BTEC HND is a level 5 qualification and is equivalent to foundation degree or year 2 in a university.
HNC Route
Course duration: 2 years plus 1 year HND top-up
Course fee: £3500.00 per year
HND Route
Course duration: 2 years
Course fee: £4000.00 per year
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