BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to provide specialist vocational programmes, linked to professional body requirements and National Occupational Standards. The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their sector and their national recognition by employers allows progression direct into employment. BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in their sector. Learners are attracted to this strong vocational programme of study that meets their individual progression needs whether this is into employment or to further study on degree or professional courses.
This is a challenging programme that seeks to develop a high level of personal, intellectual and technical skills and to enable students to apply thse skills in the contermporary hospitality and events industry. BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management aims to ensure that students experience a comprehensive programme of education and training, which will equip them wiht both an understanding and an appreciation of th hospitality industry in all its complexity and also enable students to progress to the BA (Hons) top-up degree.
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EU Fees: €1,950/ Academic year NON EU Fees: €3,950/Academic year |
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2 year
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Exam fee: 25/module |  |
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| Start Dates: | 11th, October, 2011 |
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Course Structure
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Unit Assessment
Assessment takes the form of written assignments, observations, in-class tests, verbal assessment and projects
To gain the unit, learners must achieve, as a minimum, the Pass grade; the Pass grade is in effect the gaining of the credit for the unit, and this contributes to the overall qualification grade. All units must be passes within the rules of combination to achieve the overall qualification.
The table below shows the number of points scored per credit at the unit level and grade
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| 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Learners who achieve the correct number of points within the ranges shown in the 'qualification grade' tables below will achieve the qualification Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* grades (or combinations of these grades appropriate to the qualification).
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