Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA)

Course Overview:

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 Level 4 Certificate provides an introduction to the main facets and operations of organisations. It introduces the challenges faced by modern day businesses. The qualification focuses on developing understanding, skills and abilities to equip the Learner with the awareness and aptitudes to be an effective organisational manager and leader.

Entry Requirements:

• demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
• spent some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
• seeking further professional development and to gain work related skills and know-how.

Units:

• Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Operations Management in Tourism and Resort Operations
• Management of Visitor Attractions
• Employability and Development in the Hospitality Industry

Progression Route:

The QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business Management or Business Enterprise; or the second year of undergraduate 

Course Overview:

The qualification deals with complex and challenging organisational issues and opportunities. The units are closely linked to current day real world and work challenges and the qualification will test and develop learners’ workplace experience and abilities.

The qualification will require learners to make judgements and provide creative and practical solutions and ways of responding to organisational challenges and problems. An action based approach will be sought and learners who have strong motivation to progress in their chosen career and business pathway will gain significantly from the qualification. The Level 5 units are also designed to dove-tail into a top-up undergraduate year at a UK University.

Entry Requirements:

• qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
• work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.

Units:

• Tourism Destination Management
• Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Cultural Tourism Management
• Research Project

Progression Route:

The final year of an undergraduate degree; or directly into employment in an associated profession..