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Department:	Hotel, Culinary and Tourism	Module Code:	WORK71009
Level:	Level 7	Contact Hours:	8
Duration:	1 Semester	Directed Study Hours:	0
Effective Term:	2017/18	Indep. Study Hours:	92
Credits:	10

Prerequisite Knowledge:

None

Module Description/Aims:

The learner will undertake a work based learning module in the hospitality sector. The workbased learning enables the learner to apply, develop and integrate skills sets within each relevant deparmtne. The learner will develop an awareness of the relevant working department within the hotel and will apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained in their studies.

Contact Hours show detail >>

Contact Type	Hours
Tutorial	8 Per Module

Learning Outcomes show detail >>

On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:

No.	Description/Learning Outcomes
1	Recognise the nature of work and be able to adapt to the needs of the hospitality working environment
2	Build a range of professional skills, knowledge and attributes that are required in each particular department
3	Recognise areas of learning that are important for effective professional standards and best practice. Reflect on and analyse this learning and experience
4	Know the importance of teamwork as part of a total quality management approach to improve quality and performance to meet customer expectations
5	Identify how work is planned and organised at different levels within each department
6	Contribute effectively to the business as a full time member of staff

Learning Strategies show detail >>

Learning Strategies
This module involves the development of competence in practical sklls in the assigned departments under the guidance of a hotel mentor

Indicative Syllabus Content show detail >>

Content	Detail
Accounts	• Purchasing • Stores • Night Audit • Stocktaking • Cost Control • Wages • Basic Accounts • Basic Financial Reports
Supervisory Management	• Human Resources • Marketing • Sales • Duty Management • Department Supervisor • Operations Management

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Assessment Strategies
All learning outcomes will be assessed on an ongoing basis by means of task recording lists, work based learning reflective journal, written report, presentation and performance appraisals
The learner must complete a task skills list for each department (Pass/Fail) The employer must complete a performance appraisal for each year (Pass/Fail)
Tutor will visit each establishment once a year to verify training record

Indicative Assessments show detail >>

Learning Outcome	Assessment Category	Assessment Method	Additional Information	% alloc
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Continuous Assessment	Reflective Journal	Monthly	30
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Continuous Assessment	Assignment - Out of Class	Department Report	40
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Continuous Assessment	Presentation	Based on Department Report	30

Reading List show detail >>

Type	ISBN	Title Author Publisher	Year	Edition	Library Link
None	1111111111	None None None	1900		-

Journals and Websites show detail >>

Type	Description
Course Material	Course Material in Blackboard.

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