Confederation of Tourism, Hotel and Catering Management (CTHCM)

CTHCM was established in 1982 to provide recognised standards of management and vocational training appropriate to the needs of the hotel and travel industries, via its syllabi, examinations and awards. CTHCM are the only established specialist professional body in the UK focusing on the training needs of new entrants to the hospitality and tourism industries.

CTHCM 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 CTHCM management programmes typically aspire to trainee management roles or direct entry to the final stages of a University Bachelor’s Degree.

The CTHCM 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.

CTHCM Management Programmes have been awarded HCIMA Endorsement. All learners are eligible for Affiliate Membership of the HCIMA and learners who successfully complete the CTHCM Advanced Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for Associate (AHCIMA) membership.

All students can register as Student Member. This classification is for those who have enrolled on a CTHCM course. All students studying the Diploma or Advanced Diploma Management Programmes are required to become student members of CTHCM. The annual membership fee can be found on the CTHCM 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.

Associate Member (AMCTHCM) is awarded to those who have passed or been exempted from the Diploma level examination. Holders of equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Confederation may also be granted Associate Membership.

All learners on CTHCM Diploma programmes are eligible for Affiliate Membership of the HCIMA and learners who successfully complete the CTHCM Advanced Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for Associate (AHCIMA) membership.

Note: Commencement of any program is subject to enrolment of a minimum of 5 students per program. NLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all of the programs prior to its commencement, without further notice.   

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