HNC Hospitality & Event Operations

Intro to the course:

You will study a range of subjects significant to the world of Hospitality and Events.

For example:

· Food & Beverage Operations

· Hospitality Supervision

· Managing Human Resources in Hospitality

· Alcoholic Beverages

· Events Industry: An introduction

· Food & Beverage Events

· Managing an Event

· Food Hygiene (REHIS Intermediate).

· Hospitality Financial and Control System

Who is the course for?

This course will prepare you for a career in junior management within the

Hospitality & Events sector or as a direct entry to a graduate training scheme with

a large hotel group working within Hospitality, Conferencing, Weddings and

Events.

It is for those who like to be creative, think outside the box, enjoy problem solving

in both a practical and theoretical environment, working with people, team building

and creating exciting hospitality led events.

Explore a career path offering versatile skills which are transferable across hotels,

restaurants, conference venues, general and corporate events, and catering

worldwide.

What will I study?

You will study a range of subjects significant to the world of Hospitality and Events.

For example:

· Food & Beverage Operations

· Hospitality Supervision

· Managing Human Resources in Hospitality

· Alcoholic Beverages

· Events Industry: An introduction

· Food & Beverage Events

· Managing an Event

· Food Hygiene (REHIS Intermediate).

· Hospitality Financial and Control System

Next step course options

You can progress to:

· Level 8 HND Hospitality Management or

· Year 1 of BA Hospitality Management at Napier University

How will I be assessed?

A wide mix of assessment approaches are used including presentations, practical work, multiple-choice tests, short report writing, and observations are all part of the assessment process. On successful competition you will achieve a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 7

Why should I choose this course?

The qualification is acknowledged at an industry-wide level, making it a great

choice for aspiring professionals. You will develop as a junior manager gaining

diverse skills within HR, finance, marketing, communication, leadership and more.

A great starting point for any hospitality/events leader.

Where can this course lead?

This dynamic course is designed to develop management and supervisory level

learning for a career within the Hospitality & Events Industry. A career which can

take you around the world with many cross transferrable skills with hotels,

restaurants, events, and contract catering.

Job options

· Restaurant Supervisor

· Bar Manager

· Duty Manager

· Graduate Trainee Manager

· Food & Beverage Co-ordinator

· Hospitality & Events Co-ordinator

· Event Marketing Assistant

· Front Desk Customer Agent

· Events Supervisor

What are the entry requirements?

One higher (Grade C or above)

· Three National 5 qualifications one of which must be English.

· NC5 or NC6 in Hospitality Operations, Travel & Tourism or Business and

Administration

· Work experience in the hospitality industry.

What are the interview arrangements?

Offers made will be based on your application.

Those who do not meet the minimum entry requirements will be invited for an

individual interview.

Fees, finance and funding:

Fees and finances for full time:

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds.

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