Course summary

The purpose of BTEC Higher National Certificate in Hospitality Management is to develop you as professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the hospitality sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The objectives of the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Hospitality Management are as follows: • To provide you with education and training for a range of management careers in hospitality, licensed retail, food and beverage or leisure and tourism sectors; for example food and beverage manager, front of house manager or events manager. • To empower you through the study of core themes in management, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship to maximise employability. • To provide insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within the hospitality industry, recognising the importance of networking and collaboration at all levels. • To equip you with hospitality skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global hospitality environment. • To equip you with managerial and technical skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global Hospitality environment. • To equip you with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values of Tourist and Hospitality Industry. • To provide you with opportunities to address contemporary issues facing the industry, and society at large; with particular emphasis on sustainability and the environment, globalisation and the impact of digital technology. • To develop your ability to make an immediate contribution to employment in the hospitality management industry, through effective use and combination of the knowledge and industry experience that is both responsive to the constantly evolving needs of students and employers. BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management have also been approved by the professional body - The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality - as suitable qualifications for students wanting to progress onto their approved courses at the appropriate level.