OTHM Level 6 Â Professional Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Helios International College
Helios International College
OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) was founded in 2003 as a professional membership body servicing the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world. OTHM offers 5 levels of Professional Qualifications in the area of Tourism and Hospitality. In 2007 six new ‘stand-alone’ modules were introduced to add further training opportunities for students and individuals at work.
Recognition The London South Bank University (LSBU) is the original academic partner of OTHM; supporting and advising OTHM on the design and structure of OTHM levels and individual units. OTHM are Accredited and Recognised by LSBU through a detailed Articulation Agreement, covering issues of quality control, centre listing, confirmation of examination results, appeals procedure, the workings of the OTHM examination board, the release of transcripts, certification and progression arrangements for OTHM qualified students to access the BA (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality and the MSc/PGDip in International Tourism Marketing.
Levels offered OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma
Duration 3 Years
OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate The OTHM Professional Certificate is suitable for students who have already gained an OTHM Introductory Certificate or who have qualifications at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent. It is also suitable for mature students with at least 5 years relevant experience. This qualification will help team leaders and supervisors and those who want to rise to the first tier of management.
Entry requirements Holders of OTHM Introductory
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Certificate or 5 GCSE’s or 5 O’Levels or equivalent or Equivalent academic qualifications or Mature students with at least 5 year’s relevant experience English Language Competency (IELTS 5.5)
Work experience Although it is desirable that Professional Certificate students have some experience in the industry, no minimum is required
Modules OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management consists of 4 modules OTHM/CER01 - Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality OTHM/CER02 - Introduction to the Business Environment OTHM/CER03 - Introduction to Business Communication and Customer Care OTHM/CER04 - Introduction to Business and Finance Each module requires 90 hours of classroom teaching, including business English, tutorials and site visits over the academic year. (The academic year is normally 28 weeks)
Assessment Each module is assessed by a three hour written examination. (Each international examination is in June and December each year)
Progression On passing the OTHM Professional Diploma, members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is suitable for people who have passed the OTHM Professional Certificate (or equivalent) or who are already working at supervisory or management level.
Entry requirements H olders of OTHM Professional Certificate or
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Course Summary Intakes
September and January
Duration
3 Years
Awarding Body Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) SBC House Restmor Way Wallington Surrey SM6 7AH England UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8773 7677 Fax: +44 (0)20 8773 8300
Admissions Contact Admissions Department Helios International College Dawson House 276-278 Northolt Road South Harrow Middlesex HA2 8EB Tel: +44 (0)20 8422 0604 Fax: +44 (0)20 8422 3304 E-mail: info@helioscollege.com Web: www.helioscollege.com
About OTHM The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) was founded in 2003 as a professional membership body servicing the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world. OTHM offers 5 levels of Professional Qualifications in the area of Tourism and Hospitality.
Enrolment & Admissions Procedures
E quivalent academic qualifications or Mature students with a minimum of 8 year’s relevant experience including 3 year’s management experience English Language Competency (IELTS 6.0)
Work experience Professional 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 O THM/DIP01 - Tourism Marketing and Management OTHM/DIP02 - Hospitality Marketing and Management OTHM/DIP03 - Human Resource Management
Part II OTHM/DIP04 - Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management OTHM/DIP05 - Financial Management and Information Systems OTHM/DIP06 - Customer Relations and 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
Assessment Each module is assessed by a three hour written examination. (Each international examination is in June and December each year) Special exams on request from the college to OTHM Education and Examination board (Minimum 90 days required)
Progression On passing the OTHM Professional Diploma, members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
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OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma 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.
Entry requirements Holders of OTHM Professional Diploma or equivalent or 1st Degree or HND/HNC or equivalent English Language Competency (IELTS 6.0)
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
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.)
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.
O THM/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
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