Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Level 3

Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Level 3

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 diploma will link to key development in areas of the hospitality and tourism sector. Contemporary issues are identified and evaluated so that the learner has a true vocational understanding on the industry as well as an academic perspective.

Entry Requirement

This is an open entry qualification and the only guidance is that candidates possess an IELTS 5.5 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.

Structure

The Level 3 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Unit Ref. No. Y/616/2679 Tourism and Hospitality Business Management Credit: 20, GLH: 80, TQT:200 M/616/2669 Services Marketing and Customer Service Credit: 20, GLH: 80, TQT:200 H/616/2670 Accounting and Finance Credit: 20, GLH: 80, TQT:200 K/616/2671 Academic And Professional Development Credit: 20, GLH: 80, TQT:200 M/616/2672 Events Management Credit: 20, GLH: 80, TQT:200 T/616/2673 Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Credit: 20, GLH: 80, TQT:200

Progression

Successful completion of LCM Level 3 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification will provide learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including LCM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into 2nd year of a three- year UK Bachelor’s degree programme. For more information visit University Progressions page.

Course Review

The objective of the Level 3 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification is to support learners’ development as managers within the tourism and hospitality industry. The qualification enables learners to develop their knowledge of theories applicable to management in the tourism and hospitality industry. It enables learners to make well-informed and confident decisions about the management of work areas in the tourism and hospitality industry. Successful completion of the LCM level 3 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment. The Qualifications will develop the Learner’s ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques and to enhance those skills; investigate issues and opportunities. Develop their awareness and appreciation of managerial, organisational and environmental issues; use management techniques and practices in imaginative ways. Make use of relevant information from different sources. Develop and encourage problem solving and creativity to tackle problems and challenges. Exercise judgement, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions and develop the ability to recognize and reflect on personal learning and improve their personal, social and other transferable skills