Level 4 - Hotel and Hospitality
Course Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality offers students a comprehensive introduction to the diverse and dynamic hospitality industry. This qualification covers a broad spectrum of topics, including catering, tourism, event management, and hotel operations, providing a solid foundation for those looking to pursue a career in this field.
The course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in various roles within the hospitality sector, from managing hotels and restaurants to planning events and understanding the complexities of tourism. Through this diploma, students gain a well-rounded understanding of the industry’s key areas, preparing them for further study or entry into the hospitality workforce. The course is made up of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) and each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings, and internet resources.
To complete the course, students are required to submit 4 online assignments, each assignment being approximately 2,000-3,000 words.
Once you’ve completed your course, you will be awarded a Qualifi diploma, allowing you to apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree program.
Package Includes
- Full Course Materials and Assignments
- Personal Online Tutor support with 1-2-1 sessions
- Access to Eight Free Support HUBS
- 24/7 Student Networking Platform
- Access to FREE Social Learning Forums
- Recognised OFQUAL Qualification
Key Information
Course Information :
Diploma (Level 4)
Start Date :
Anytime
Study Mode :
Full-time- & Part-time
Duration :
6 to 24 months
Fees :
£2100
GEC Scholarship :
Up to 30%
Progression :
Diploma (Level 5)
Study Hours :
10 modules totalling 120 credits* each requiring an average of 40 hours of study per module.
Entry Requirements:
- 18 and Over either –
- High School Education
- Suitable Vocational Experience
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma
Food and Beverage Operations: Students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in food and beverage operations, including practical aspects of food and beverage production and service.
Food Safety and Hygiene: Students will understand the need to comply with regulations and effectively manage procedures for ensuring food safety.
Hospitality and Hotel Housekeeping: Students will understand the role of the housekeeping department within a hospitality setting. This module will identify the importance of the housekeeping department and the impact it has on the hospitality operation.
Customer Service: Students will be taught the importance of a customer-focused hospitality establishment in a competitive environment by carrying out research on customers’ requirements and expectations. Students will also gain skills to deliver excellent customer service and evaluate the benefits of exceeding customers’ expectations.
Front Office Operations: Students will understand the role of the front office department within a hospitality setting. This unit will identify the importance of the front office department and the impact it has on the overall hospitality operation.
Accounting and Cost Control: Students will understand the principles of finance within hospitality and the contents of key financial statements used, along with the basic accounting techniques used to produce and analyse them.
Global Tourism and Hospitality: Students will understand the size and scope of the global tourism and hospitality industry. This unit examines the influences that affect it and the growth of brands within international markets.
Hospitality and Marketing: Students will be able to understand the key principles of the marketing concept and relate the role of the marketing mix to the hospitality industry. Students will understand the marketing cycle and be able to produce a promotional campaign.
Employee Engagement: Students will understand the concept of employee engagement and the key components. Students will be able to assess how employee engagement can have an impact on the overall business performance by introducing specific strategies and practices.
Training and CPD: Students will be able to use different methods for identifying the need for training in a hospitality setting. Students will understand how individuals learn in different ways and the importance of selecting the most effective training method. Students will then be able to plan, design, deliver, and evaluate the effectiveness of a training session or program. The students will also be introduced to the concept of Continuous Professional Development and the need and relevance for it in a hospitality setting.
Students have access to multiple support systems throughout their learning journey. All of these are accessible through the student dashboard. Students will have access to the following:
Blogs: We periodically create blogs relevant to our students and courses.
Webinars: Students have access to live webinars, covering lessons within the modules, as well as a bank of previously recorded lessons.
E-books: We provide students with an extensive library of online e-books covering a range of subjects.
Interactive Forums: Students are able to connect with their peers in order to ask questions or share resources they may find useful.
Tutors: A team of dedicated tutors are available for personal online tutoring sessions.
External Resources: A bank of links to relevant external resources is available and updated regularly.
Online Tests: Multiple choice tests are provided within the online modules to help students assess their own learning.
Student Advisors: Advisors are available via telephone, email, or the online chat option. They are available to answer queries relating to learning or any technical difficulties that students may encounter.
Studying hotel and management provides students with a wide range of skills from food and beverage supply chain management, accounting and cost control, marketing in hotel and leisure to people management, social responsibility, and so much more.
Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll be able to apply for senior positions at hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other associated properties in the hotel and hospitality industry around the world.
Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Hotel and Hospitality course you have the opportunity to complete a third year hospitality degree programme, known as a ‘BA top-up’, from a wide range of UK universities.
Students can apply to any university offering the BA top-up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus. Below are just a few of the universities that offer the hospitality degree top-up programme:
University of Derby: International Hospitality Business Management (Top-Up)
Bournemouth University: BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management
University of Central Lancashire: Management in Hospitality BA – Top up
University of Sunderland: International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
University of Northampton: International Tourism Management (Top-Up) BA
Middlesex University London: BSc Honours International Hospitality and Tourism Management top-up
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