The objective of this qualification is to support learners’ development as managers within the tourism and hospitality industry. The Level 4 units introduce relevant Tourism and Hospitality topics that combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. The qualification will provide learners with the knowledge and skills in the areas of academic and research skills, the tourism and hospitality business environment, the development of the tourism and hospitality industry, services marketing, consumer behaviour, sustainability in tourism and hospitality and event management. Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the specialist skills and technical terminology to develop their knowledge and to progress to further study or employment.
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (EQF/MQF Level 5) is an Approved Foreign Higher Education Qualification and accredited by OTHM (UK) regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), which is recognised for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top up and Bachelor’s/top-up programmes.
| Qualification Title | OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management |
|---|---|
| Ofqual Reference Number | 610/0783/3 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Total Credit Value | 120 Credits (60 ECTS) |
| Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 1200 Hours |
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 600 Hours |
| Overall Grading Type | Pass / Fail |
| Assessment Methods | Coursework |
| Language of Course & Assessment | English |
| Structure of Programme | Full Time |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-Face at ECI campus and/or Hybrid |
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management(EQF/MQF Level 5) represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK University degree programme.
| Unit Ref. No | Unit Title | RQF/MQF | UK Credit/ECTS | GLH | TQT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H/650/1099 | Academic Writing and Research Skills | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| A/650/1159 | Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| T/650/1157 | Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| Y/650/1158 | Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| H/650/1160 | Events Management | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| J/650/1161 | The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality industry | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Candidates must hold/meet one or more of the criteria on the list below:
On passing the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification(EQF/MQF Level 5) learner will be eligible to join OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification. Learners must pass all units to be eligible to join the Level 5 Diploma.
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€150
€500
Maltese/EU – €4050
Non-EU – €6050
