Awarding Body OverviewThe 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 training has been specifically designed and developed in response to demand from corporate clients. OTHM provides a track of professional qualifications that are designed for Student Members to develop progressively the skills and knowledge that they will need to help them in their careers.
OTHM qualifications enable students to develop the skills that are essential to their progress within the industry:
· Understanding of the operations, structure and culture of the industry
· Understanding of contemporary issues in the industry
· Information technology skills
· Customer relations skills
Career Prospects
These courses will prepare students for a wide range of careers in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality such as: Hotel Management, Travel Management, Tourism Management and Web-based positions. Students may also undertake further studies at a higher level e.g. Level One of the BA/BSc (Hons) degree OR OTHM Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.
Students who have successfully completed the OTHM Professional Higher Diploma and who have two year`s management experience in the tourism and hospitality industry are eligible to apply for entry to London South Bank University`s MSc programme.
OTHM Management Qualifications available at Global London College
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF)
Who is this suitable for?
The OTHM Level 4 is suitable for students who have already gained an OTHM Level 3 Award or original 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.
Who is this suitable for?
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is suitable for people who have passed the OTHM Level 4 (or equivalent) or who are already working at supervisory or management level. On completion of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, you can also be put forward for election as an Associate Member of OTHM.
Work experience
OTHM Level 5 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.
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF)
Who is this suitable for?
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is suitable for people who work in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and who have already gained an OTHM Level 5, or other qualifications at a suitable level.
This qualification is appropriate for middle and senior managers. On completion of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, you can also be put forward for election as a Full Member of OTHM.
Work experience
OTHM Level 6 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
OTHM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF) – 2 Academic years.
Who is this suitable for?
The OTHM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is suitable for people who work in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and who have already gained an OTHM Level 4, or other qualifications at a suitable level.
This qualification is appropriate for middle and senior managers.
On completion of the OTHM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, you can also be put forward for election as a Full Member of OTHM.
Work experience
OTHM Level 6 Extended 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.
Course Durations
15 months per Diploma level
Student Intake
July 2012, September 2012, January 2013
Fees: Travel and Hospitality Management ( OTHM ) Diploma Levels 4, 5 & 6
For level 6 extended diploma enquiries please contact college administrator
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Course Name |
Duration |
Application type |
Price |
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Travel & Hospitality Management (including 2 month course in English for Academic Purposes) |
15 month |
Apply outside UK |
£6000** |
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Travel & Hospitality Management |
15 month |
Apply inside UK |
£4500 |
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Travel & Hospitality Management |
15 month |
EU Students |
£2500 |
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Travel & Hospitality Management |
15 month |
UK Home Students |
£2500 |
** Before starting courses we recommend that our students take a 2 month course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). For overseas students applying outside the UK the cost of the EAP course is included.
College registration and administration fees are non-refundable
Confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS number) fees are non-refundable.
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Unit 1 - Understanding the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Unit 2 - Understanding the Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment
Unit 3 - Understanding Communication and Customer Care in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Unit 4 - Understanding Accounting and Finance in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Unit 5 - Academic and Employability Skills
Unit 6 - Understanding Events Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Each Unit requires 90 hours of classroom teaching, including business English, tutorials and site visits over the academic year. Recommended teaching period - full academic year with examinations & assessments in June & December each year. Recommended 3 units assessment per exam sitting.
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 the OTHM Education and Examination board (Minimum 90 days required)
Progression
On passing the OTHM Professional Certificate (NQF - old syllabus (4 units)) or the Level 4 Diploma (QCF - new syllabus (6 units)), members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF).
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF)
Units (New QCF)
Unit 1 - Managing Marketing Objectives in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 2 - Managing Marketing Planning in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 3 - Managing Human Resources in a Tourism and Hospitality Organisation
Unit 4 - Managing Operations in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 5 - Managing Financial Accounts in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 6 - Managing Customer Relations in Tourism and Hospitality
This qualification consists of 6 units, requiring a total minimum of 1 academic year full-time study (540 Guided Learning Hours), with scope for extra revision and exam preparation. Students normally sit three units per exam cycle : three in June and three in December.
Assessment
Each Unit is assessed by a three hour written examination.
Special exams on request from the college to OTHM Education and Examination board (Minimum 90 days required)
Progression
On passing the OTHM Professional Diploma (NQF - old syllabus) or the Level 5 Diploma (QCF - new syllabus), members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF).
Students must pass all of the OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma (NQF) to be eligible to join the new OTHM Level 6 Diploma (QCF)
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF)
Unit 1 - Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 2 - Working in the International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment
Unit 3 - Analysing Tourism and Hospitality Business
Unit 4 - Using Management Information Systems for Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 5 - Strategic Human Resources Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 6 - Researching Tourism and Hospitality Operations (Written Project)
This qualification consists of 6 units, requiring a total minimum of 1 academic year full-time study (600 Guided Learning Hours), with scope for extra revision and exam preparation. Students normally sit three units per exam cycle: three in June and three in December.
Recommended teaching period - full academic year with examinations & assessments in June & December each year. Recommended 3 units assessment per exam cycle.
Assessment
Each Unit 1 to 5 is assessed by a three hour written examination.
Unit 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 (NQF - old syllabus) or the Level 6 Diploma (QCF - new syllabus) Members will be eligible to enter the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF). (Post Graduate Level)
Students must pass all of the OTHM Level 6 Higher Professional Diploma (NQF) to be eligible to join the new OTHM Level 7 Diploma (QCF)
OTHM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF)- 2 academic years
Unit 1 - Managing Marketing Objectives in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 2 - Managing Marketing Planning in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 3 - Managing Human Resources in a Tourism and Hospitality Organisation
Unit 4 - Managing Operations in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 5 - Managing Financial Accounts in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 6 - Managing Customer Relations in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 7 - Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 8 - Working in the International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment
Unit 9 - Analysing Tourism and Hospitality Business
Unit 10 - Using Management Information Systems for Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 11 - Strategic Human Resources Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Unit 12 - Researching Tourism and Hospitality Operations (Written Project)
This qualification consists of 12 units, requiring a total minimum of 2 academic year full-time study(1140 Guided Learning Hours), with scope for extra revision and exam preparation. Students normally sit three units per semester: three in June and three in December.
Assessment
Each Unit 1 to 11 is assessed by a three hour written examination.
Unit 12 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 (NQF - old syllabus) or the Level 6 Diploma (QCF - new syllabus) Members will be eligible to enter the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF). (Post Graduate Level)
Students must pass all of the OTHM Level 6 Higher Professional Diploma (NQF) to be eligible to join the new OTHM Level 7 Diploma (QCF)
Examinations
Examinations are held in June and December each year. Students wishing to take OTHM examinations must be current OTHM student members. Please check your student expiry date if unsure.
Please note that admission will NOT be given to any student to enter examinations if they are not in receipt of their OTHM Exam Confirmation Letter and a form of photo ID.
OTHM student membership fees and examination fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
