BATHE Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Specifications

Qualification title:	BATHE Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Qualification type:	Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level:	4
Accreditation status:	Accredited
Credit Equivalency:	120
Progression routes:	Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business Management or Business Enterprise; or the second year of undergraduate study in business management; or directly into employment in an associated profession.
Availability:	UK and international
Modes of Delivery:	Full Time/ Part Time
Study Mode:	On Campus/ Distance learning/ Blended learning

Course Overview

The qualifications have been created to develop and reward the hospitality and tourism managers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors.Furthermore, we look to develop the team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for industry.

The Level 4 Certificate provides an introduction to the main facets and operations of organisations. It introduces the challenges faced by modern day businesses. The qualification focuses on developing understanding, skills and abilities to equip the Learner with the awareness and aptitudes to be an effective organisational manager and leader.

Units

Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Operations Management in Tourism and Resort Operations
Management of Visitor Attractions
Employability and Development in the Hospitality Industry

Learning Outcomes

To understand and apply the principles of management in hospitality and tourism
Review and apply the principles of business management within the industry
To understand and apply the principles of management in a specific environment
To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world
Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
Effectively use verbal and communication skills
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage one’s own personal development and growth

Entry requirements

demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
spent some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
seeking further professional development and to gain work related skills and know-how.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by BATHE. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.