OTHM MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

OTHM qualifications have been designed by practitioners and academics to give a useful basis for a management career in the tourism and hospitality industry. OTHM qualifications enable students to develop the skills that are essential to their progress within the industry:

OTHM qualifications progress through four levels and can lead to degree level study. The level you start on depends on the qualifications and experience that you have. The level you reach depends on your determination and aspirations.

OTHM Professional Certificate • - (Cert OTHM)   OTHM Professional Diploma - (Dip OTHM)   OTHM Professional Higher Diploma - (H Dip OTHM)

Students who have successfully completed the OTHM Higher Diploma have direct access to the final year of London South Bank University’s BSc(Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality.

Students following OTHM courses are automatically members of OTHM which in addition to being an examining body is a professional membership body supporting the needs of the industry.

Study Schedule

OTHM students typically follow this pattern of study:

Year 1 - OTHM Introductory Certificate and OTHM Certificate   Year 2 - OTHM Diploma   Year 3 - OTHM Higher Diploma   Year 4 - transfer to London South Bank University for final year of BSc(Hons)

OTHM PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE (NQF4)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

OTHM Introductory Certificate or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

5 GCSE’s at C+ or 5 O’Levels or   equivalent academic qualifications or   mature students with at least 5 year’s relevant experience

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English please consult to your College

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality   Introduction to the Business Environment   Introduction to Business Communication and Customer Care   Introduction to Business and Finance

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The OTHM Certificate is assessed by four three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners.

FURTHER STUDY

Satisfactory completion of the Certificate allows you to progress to the OTHM Diploma, which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track.

OTHM PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA(NQF5)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

OTHM Certificate or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

qualification equivalent to OTHM Certificate or   mature students with a minimum of 8 year’s experience including 3 year’s management experience

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English – please consult with your College

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Tourism Marketing and Management   Hospitality Marketing and Management   Human Resource Management   Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management   Financial Management and Information Systems   Customer Relations and the Business Environment

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The OTHM Diploma is assessed by six three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners.

FURTHER STUDY

Satisfactory completion of the Diploma allows you to progress to the OTHM Higher Diploma, which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track.

OTHM PROFESSIONAL HIGHER DIPLOMA (NQF6) - Duration 12 Months

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

OTHM Diploma or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

qualification equivalent to OTHM Diploma or   1st Degree or HND/HNC or equivalent

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English – please consult with your College

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality   International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment   Corporate Business Strategy and Finance   Management Information Systems   Strategic Human Resource Management   Project : Operations Management in the Business Environment

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The OTHM Higher Diploma is assessed by five three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners and a work-based project which is double marked by your study centre and verified by OTHM.

FURTHER STUDY

The OTHM Higher Diploma (HDip OTHM) gives direct entry to the final year of London South Bank University’s BSc(Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality.

Exceptionally, students who have successfully completed the HDip OTHM and who have at least two year’s management experience in the tourism and hospitality industry will be eligible to apply for direct entry into LSBU’s MSc programme in Tourism and Hospitality.

OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management- Duration 30 Months

Qualification: OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma

Who is this suitable for?

The OTHM Professional Higher Diploma is suitable for people who work in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and who have already gained an OTHM Professional Diploma, or other qualifications at a suitable level. This qualification is appropriate for middle and senior managers. On completion of the OTHM Professional Higher Diploma, you can also be put forward for election as a Full Member of OTHM.

Work experience

Professional Higher Diploma students are expected to either have work experience in the industry before joining the course or be working part-time in the industry during the course or both. Candidates should note that if they intend to study for further professional qualifications in the industry a certain amount of industrial experience will probably be required.

Modules

Part 1

OTHM/HID01 - Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality   OTHM/HID02 - International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment   OTHM/HID03 - Corporate Business Strategy and Finance

Part II

OTHM/HID04 - Management Information Systems   OTHM/HID05 - Strategic Human Resource Management   OTHM/HID06 - Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment

This qualification consists of 6 units, requiring a total minimum of 28 weeks’ full-time study, with scope for extra revision and exam preparation. Students normally sit three units per semester: three in June and three in December.

The OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma can be taken as a stand-alone degree-level qualification over the course of a twelve-month period (provided the student meets the entry requirements).

The OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma can also be taken in conjunction with the OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate and the OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma, culminating in the achievement of an OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma. The qualification taken in this way should be studied over a recommended course of two-and-a-half to three years’ duration (subject to exemptions.)

For a more detailed explanation of the guided learning hours which comprise the OTHM study pathway, please see  this letter

Assessment

Each module 1 to 5 is assessed by a three hour written examination.

Module 6 is assessed by a project.

Examinations are held in June and December each year

Special exams on request from the college to the OTHM Education and Examination board (Minimum 90 days required)

Progression

On passing the OTHM Higher Diploma Members will be eligible to be considered for various courses in recognised colleges and universities in the UK and around the world or go on to study the OTHM Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma.

The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality was established in 1982 to provide recognised standards of management training appropriate to the needs of the hotel and travel industries, via its syllabi, examinations and awards. These have been continuously developed and improved to ensure they are relevant and up to date. This has been carried out under the careful scrutiny and supervision of experts in all aspects of the hotel, tourism and travel industries.

Over 7000 students study CTH qualifications per year. CTH programmes are well respected across the hospitality, tourism and travel industries. This is clear from the programme endorsements it has received from the Institute of Hospitality, Virgin Atlantic, Star Alliance and GTMC. Students can be confident that gaining a CTH qualification is an excellent start to a promising career with truly global opportunities.

The following programmes of CTH are offered at Bliss College:

Diploma in Hotel Management - Level 4 (1 Year)

The Diploma in Hotel Management aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the operational aspects of the international hotel industry, and a knowledge of the underlying principles involved. This programme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Each of the modules has a two and a half hour examination, set and marked by CTH.

Syllabus Overview

Food and Beverage Operations   Food, Hygiene, Health and Safety   Front Office Operations   Housekeeping and Accommodation Operations   Housekeeping and Accommodation Operations   Finance for Hospitality and Tourism   Business Operations in Hospitality and Tourism   Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality   The Tourism Industry   Business Computing   The Global Hospitality Industry

Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management - Level 5 (1 Year)

The Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management aims to provide an understanding of the managerial, decision making and leadership aspects of the international hotel industry. In addition it is also designed to develop independent research and study skills which will be required when working at senior managerial level in the industry. The scheme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 contact hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Five of the six modules are assessed by an assignment and a three hour examination. The sixth module is assessed through a 5000 word Management Research Report. All assessments are marked by CTH.

Syllabus Overview

Food and Beverage Management   Strategic Management   Facilities Management   Management Accounting   Human Resource Management   Management Research Report

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT (NQF LEVEL 7)

This programme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study not less than 120 credits which equates to 240 hours tuition and 960 hours of directed learning. Candidates have an opportunity to gain credit towards either an MA, or an MSc degree.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma.

SYLLABUS OVERVIEW

Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Strategies   Management/Leadership Across Cultures   Hospitality & Tourism Strategic Planning

Plus ONE of the following options:

Managing Hospitality & Tourism Projects   Research Methods for Hospitality & Tourism Managers   Critical Analysis of Emerging Issues in Tourism

University access for CTH students

Normally, universities will assess each individual student who has achieved a CTH Diploma or Advanced Diploma on their individual merits and experience. Consistent with CTH requirements, students must have successfully completed Secondary or High School education. The universities usually require applicants to have a credit profile in order to demonstrate they have the capability to progress to the Second or Final year of a Degree course as appropriate.

University pathways

CTH graduates have access to a range of universities which specialise in tourism or hospitality, not just in the UK but internationally. Some of these partnerships are shown onthe right and relate to undergraduate and, in some instances, postgraduate study. Visit our website for the latest list

LIST OF UNIVERSITIES:

Bournemouth University, Thames Valley University, University College Birmingham, University of Sunderland, London South Bank University, Edith Cowan University, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) University of Northampton.

Undergraduate Pathway

Students who successfully complete the Advanced Diploma can go on to complete the final year of a university undergraduate degree at a number of academic institutions in both the UK and overseas. For more information please visit : http://www.cthawards.com/university-pathways/

Masters Pathway

Students which successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma can go on to complete the final, 60 credit stage of a university Masters degree at a number of academic institutions in the UK. For more information please visit : www. cthawards.com/universitypathways.