I. HOSPITALITY & TOURISM CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
Description
This programme is a joint partnership between UCCI and the Cayman Islands Govern- ment through the Department of Tourism to prepare Caymanians with Hospitality & Tourism related Education, Training, Certification and Career guidance for long-term hospitality success and industry leadership.
The programme follows a corporative learning model where students follow pre- scribed theoretical elements combined with on the job training and shadowing for the duration of the program.
Students who successfully complete the Hospitality and Tourism Certificate will receive:
• UCCI Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism
• City & Guilds Diploma in at least one of the following areas: o Food Preparation and Cooking
o Food & Beverage Services
o Receptions Services
Programme Objectives
Certificate Programme Objectives:
To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the hospitality industry operations and the required management skills necessary to be successfully employed in entry or supervisory positions
To enhance the students’ understanding of the opportunities and challenges present in the hospitality industry
To assist the student in developing the high level personal and professional performance standards required by the hospitality industry.
Programme Length
For full-time students, this programme should last three semesters.
Programme Entry Requirements
a) Must be Caymanian
b) At least 17 years old
c) 300-word essay – See essay topics on the application form.
d) Resume
e) Police Record
Programme Requirements
course NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
---|---|---|
SEMESTER 1 | ||
MAT 098 | Foundation Math | 45 |
ENG 098 | Foundation English | 45 |
HOS 086 | Food Safety & Sanitation | 15 |
HOS 030 | Quality Customer Service | 30 |
HOS 044 | Hospitality & Tourism Introduction 1 | 30 |
PPD-001 | Professional, Personal and Work Place Development |
30 |
HOS 041 | General Hospitality Rotation | 85 |
COM-003 | Computer Literacy | 30 |
SEMESTER 2 | ||
ENG 099 | Preparatory English | 45 |
MAT 099 | Preparatory Math | 45 |
HOS 045 | Hospitality & Tourism Introduction II | 30 |
HOS 042 | Hospitality Specialization Rotation I | 240 |
SEMESTER 2 Options: Students will choose one option from the courses below | ||
HOS 073 | Food Preparation and Cooking - City & Guilds | 90 |
HOS 074 | Food & Beverage Service – City & Guilds | 60 |
HOS 072 | Reception Services – City & Guilds | 60 |
SEMESTER 3 | ||
HOS 043 | Hospitality Specialization Rotation II | 240 |
HOS 071 | Hospitality Success Skills | 30 |
City & Guilds Exam Preparation & Review – ALL OPTIONS | 60 | |
PROGRAMMEME TOTALS | ||
Programme Theory Hours Total | 465 | |
Programme Practical Hours – F&B Services & Reception | 180 | |
Programme Practical Hours – Food Preparation | 225 | |
Programme Rotation / Apprenticeship | 565 |