Diploma in
Hotel Management
Course Code: NCTH01
Awarding Body: Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH)
Duration: 18 Months |
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The Hospitality industry
is one of the largest industries in the world. Each year progressively
more meals and bed nights are purchased, which is why the hotel
industry is experiencing rapid growth. Customers are becoming
ever more demanding in their requirements for high standards
of service and facilities. It is only through organised and
structured training that the industry can meet these expectations.
CTH is an awarding body approved by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA
who are the official regulators of qualifications, exams
and tests in England, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively.
CTH Management Programmes have been awarded Institute of
Hospitality Endorsement, (formerly the HCIMA). All learners
on CTH Diploma programmes are eligible for Affiliate Membership
of the Institute of Hospitality, and learners who successfully
complete the CTH Advanced Diploma programmes are eligible to
apply for Associate membership.
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Course Aims |
The Diploma in Hotel Management
aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the
operational aspects of the international hotel industry, and
a knowledge of the underlying management principles involved.
The course is designed to prepare students for careers in the
management of all manner of hotels, from small family-run operations
to major international chains. The Syllabi are carefully developed
and updated on a regular basis to ensure their relevance to the
actual career environment. |
Course
Market |
Students wishing to prepare for careers in the specialised
field of Hotel Management may choose to undertake this specially
developed programme.
CTH Management programmes are designed to offer broad equivalency
to the first and second years of a
British University Degree. As such the scope of training
is essentially supervisory and strategic rather than routine
skills based. Graduates of CTH management programmes typically
aspire to trainee management roles or direct entry to the final
stages of a University Bachelor’s Degree.
The CTH Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes are recognised
by major organisations in the hospitality and tourism industries
as suitable for employment at supervisory and management level.
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Course Structure |
All Ten modules
are compulsory
| DHM101 |
Food
and Beverage Operations |
| DHM111 |
Food
Hygiene, Health and Safety |
| DHM121 |
Front Office Operations |
| DHM131 |
Facilities and
Accommodation Operations |
| DHM141 |
Hospitality
Finance |
DHM151 |
Introduction to
Business Operations
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| DHM161 |
Marketing |
| DHM171 |
The
Tourism Industry |
| DHM181 |
Business Computing |
| DHM191 |
Understanding
the Global Hospitality Industry |
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Duration |
The Course is
for duration of 18 Months Full-time with examinations
held three times a year. The course includes 12 Months of Classroom
based study and 6 Months of Internship.
This programme has been devised on the basis that students
will attend a course of study of not less than 450 hours. Private
study will be required over and above this figure.
Full-time students have to attend 24 hours
of guided learning each week and are required to
spend atleast 10 hours per week in self-study and completing
assignments. |
Assessment |
CTH examinations are held three times a year. Diploma papers
are set and marked to the level of the first year of
a UK Degree programme. The examinations are set and
marked externally. Each of the modules has a 2 1/2 hour examination,
set and marked by CTH.
Candidates for the CTH examinations must, at the time of
entry, be undertaking (or have just completed) the respective
course, and be a member of CTH.
Examination Results & Certificates:
Each candidate will receive a record of performance in one
of four grades for each component of the examination.
The grades are:
- Distinction
- Credit
- Pass &
- Fail
Formal certificates are awarded to those candidates who achieve
a Pass grade or above in all components of their examination. |
CTH Registration |
All students can register
as Student
Member. This classification is for those who have
enrolled on a CTH course. All students studying the Diploma
or Advanced Diploma Management Programmes are required to
become student members of CTH. The annual membership fee
can be found on the CTH website
All applications for student membership must be made through
the College. The college holds copies of the form and will
be able to advice on the fee payable at the time of registration.
Upon acceptance, students will receive a letter confirming
their student membership status and their individual registration
number.
CTH Management Programmes have been awarded
Institute of Hospitality Endorsement, (formerly the HCIMA).
All learners on CTH Diploma programmes are eligible for Affiliate
Membership of the Institute of Hospitality, and learners who
successfully complete the CTH Advanced Diploma programmes are
eligible to apply for Associate membership.
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Entry Requirements |
No specific pre-qualifications
are required, although it is desirable to have completed formal
secondary education.
The selection of students for courses at Diploma level is at
the discretion of the College.
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Exemptions |
Students may be granted exemption from some or all components,
but in the event of total exemption from a particular level,
no certificate/diploma will be awarded. Exemptions are given
for study on a particular course at a particular time.
CTH views exemptions on an individual basis
and evidence of an award and transcript will normally be required.
Exemptions are unlikely to be considered unless supported by
documentary evidence of relevant achievement. There is an exemption
fee, which must be paid before consideration of the exemption.
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