The hospitality and tourism sectors make major contributions to the global economy. According to the World Tourism Organisation, this rapidly expanding sector today employs almost one in every ten people. Modern visitors, whether on business or leisure, demand excellent levels of service and facilities in the countries they visit. To fulfill the strict attention to customer experience needed by clients, businesses must plan and structure recruitment and training accordingly.

Learners can be confident that obtaining an LCBMT qualification is a solid foundation for a lucrative career with genuinely global potential. Those studying for the qualifications of the LCBMT Hospitality and Tourism are offered an organized learning approach, incorporating both the academic and practical components of the profession, and combining the many subjects together.

 

All LCBMT courses are accredited by: London Management Qualifications (LMQ)

What Will You Learn?

  • Learn about the exciting career opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industries with this free online course

This qualification is mainly focus on the practical management aspects in the Hospitality and Tourism management. This Level 4 qualification is combined with practical aspects and equip students with essential managerial skills, knowledge and understanding. This qualification consists of management disciplines so that student will have appropriate and adequate knowledge to progress in their career to the next level.

Entery Requirment

This qualification is mainly focus on the practical management aspects in the Hospitality and Tourism management. This Level 4 qualification is combined with practical aspects and equip students with essential managerial skills, knowledge and understanding. This qualification consists of management disciplines so that student will have appropriate and adequate knowledge to progress in their career to the next level.

Progression

The successful candidates have wider opportunity to progress onto the higher level qualifications including LMQ Level 5 Advanced National Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (SCQF). The candidates are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 2 of the Bachelor’s degree programmes

Duration

This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 9 months. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Hours are covered as per the qualification requirements.

units / credits
Unit Number Unit Credits
L/ANCET/4001 Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training 20
L/ANCET/4002 Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training 20
L/ANCET/4003 Delivering Education and Training 20
L/ANCET/4004 Assessing Learners in Education and Training 20
L/ANCET/4005 Using Resources for Education and Training 20
L/ANCET/4006 Inclusive Practice 20

The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the managerial, decision-making and leadership aspects of the tourism industry. In addition, it is also designed to develop independent research and study skills required when working at Junior managerial level in the industry. It is therefore an excellent preparation for either entry to the workplace or as a springboard into final year bachelor’s degree level study.

Description

Entery Required

This is a stand-alone qualification, but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the following:

Level 4 Advanced National Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management, or above, as notified on the NQF or QCF of the United Kingdom or overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 4 qualification in the UK (or higher).

Progression

The successful candidates have a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications including  Level 6 Graduate Diploma . As this qualification is equivalent to Level 5 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain a direct entry into the Year 3 of the Bachelor’s degree programmes.

Duration

This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 12 months for full-time study. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Times (TQM) or National Learning Hours (NLH) are covered as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered face-to-face, distance learning, through lectures, tutorials, seminars.

Units/Credits
L/ANDHT/5009 Marketing in Travel and Tourism 15
L/ANDHT/5010 Tourist Destinations 15
L/ANDHT/5011 Finance and Funding in the Travel and Tourism Sector 15
L/ANDHT/5012 Legislation and Ethics in the Travel and Tourism Sector 15
L/ANDHT/5013 Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management 15
L/ANDHT/5014 Human Resource Management for Service Industries 15
L/ANDHT/5015 Passenger Transport Operations 15
L/ANDHT/5016 The Travel and Tourism Sector 15

The qualifications are designed to provide career development opportunities for those who are working in Hospitality and Tourism at middle and senior management level. The qualification will give you a theoretical understanding of management concepts and an overview of the H&T industry. It will equip you to find employment with management prospects, particularly in the H&T sector, or to continue your professional or academic studies in a related area.

Entery Required

This is a stand-alone qualification but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the following:

Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism qualification or have obtained one of the following:

  • A UK Degree or Overseas equivalent.
  • Level 5 qualifications from another internationally recognised awarding body or approved Overseas Institutes of Higher Education.
Equivelences

This qualification is equivalent to the following:

Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

  • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates

Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland

  • Technical/Vocational Qualifications Level 6

Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales

  • Vocational Qualifications, Professional Certificates in Education, Apprenticeships

National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland

  • Higher Diplomas

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

  • Bachelor’s/Ordinary Degrees, Technical Apprenticeships, PDA, SVQ, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificates, Award
Progression

The successful candidates have a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications. As this qualification is equivalent to Level 6 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain direct entry into a masters degree programmes.

Duration

This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 12 months. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Hours are covered as per the qualification requirements.

Units/credits
L/GD/6001 Tourism Policy and Planning 20
L/GD/6002 International Travel, Tourism and Hospitality 20
L/GD/6003 Managing the Customer Relationship 20
L/GD/6004 Contemporary Hospitality Management 20
L/GD/6005 Organisation Behaviour in Hospitality and Tourism sector 20
L/GD/6006 Researching Hospitality and Tourism Management 20