HND in Hospitality Management
Purpose of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management
The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in Hospitality Management and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
Objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management
The objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management are as follows:
- To provide an exciting, stimulating and challenging programme of study in Hospitality that combines subject knowledge and industry experience that is both responsive to the constantly evolving needs of students and employers.
- To equip students with hospitality skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global hospitality environment.
- To enrich the student experience through a diverse and innovative programme of study that stems from a vocational and technical perspective.
- To empower students through the study of core themes in management, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship to maximise employability.
- To provide education and training for a range of careers in hospitality, including food and beverage management, hotel management, kitchen management, facilities management and events management.
- To provide insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within the hospitality industry, recognising the importance of networking and collaboration at all levels.
- To equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
- To provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in hospitality, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in hospitality or a related area.
- To provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives.
- To support students to understand the local, regional and global context of the hospitality sector and support those students with a global outlook, to aspire to international career pathways.
- To provide students with opportunities to address contemporary issues facing the industry, and society at large; with particular emphasis on sustainability and the environment, globalisation and the impact of digital technology.
- To provide opportunities for students to achieve a nationally-recognised professional qualification within their chosen area of specialisation.
- To offer students the chance of career progression in their chosen field, with particular emphasis on achieving management-level positions, professional recognition and beyond.
- To allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs.
- To offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations.
- To provide students with opportunities to engage in an industry-recognised apprenticeship scheme for Hospitality Manager that aligns with their employer’s needs and their own career aspirations.
- To provide students with the context in which to consider professional ethics and their relation to personal, professional and statutory responsibilities within the industry. We meet these objectives by:
- Providing a thorough grounding in hospitality principles at Level 4 that leads the student to a range of specialist progression pathways at Level 5 relating to individual professions within hospitality.
- Equipping individuals with commercial acumen, understanding and hospitality skills for success in a diverse range of roles in food and beverage, accommodation, events and contract catering services in hospitality.
- Enabling progression to a university degree by supporting the development of appropriate academic study skills required to apply and evaluate theories and concepts in core areas of hospitality.
- Enabling progression to further professional qualifications in specific hospitality areas by mapping to units in a range of professional hospitality qualifications.
Who is this qualification for?
The BTEC Higher National qualifications in Hospitality Management are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the hospitality sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in hospitality. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of hospitality, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.
Key features
Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Hospitality Management offer:
- A stimulating and challenging programme of study that will be both engaging and memorable for students.
- The essential subject knowledge that students need to progress successfully into further study or the world of work.
- A simplified structure: students undertake a substantial core of learning in the Higher National Certificate and can build on this in the Higher National Diploma, with optional units linked to their specialist area of study.
- Five specialist pathways in the Level 5 Diploma, so there is something to suit each student’s preference of study and future progression plans.
- Refreshed content that is closely aligned with Professional Body, employer and higher education needs.
- Assessments that consider cognitive skills (what students know) along with affective and applied skills (respectively how they behave and what they can do).
- Unit-specific grading and Pearson-set assignments.
- A varied approach to assessment that supports progression to Level 6 and also allows Centres to offer assessment relevant to the local economy, thereby accommodating and enhancing different learning styles.
- Quality Assurance measures – as outlined in sections 6 and 7 of this Programme Specification – to ensure that all stakeholders (e.g. professional bodies, universities, colleges and students) can feel confident in the integrity and value of the qualifications.
- A qualification designed to meet the needs and expectations of students aspiring to work in an international hospitality environment.
Progression to university
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant hospitality-related courses, for example:
- BSc (Hons) in Hospitality and Events Management
- BA and BSc (Hons) in Culinary Arts Management
- BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management
Students should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific Higher Education providers. After completing a BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma, students can also progress directly into employment.
Employment
The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of hospitality. Below are some examples of job roles each qualification could lead to.
| Pathway | Job Roles |
| Culinary Arts Management | ● Senior Chef ● Head Chef ● Sous Chef ● Kitchen Manager |
| Food and Beverage | ● Bar/Pub Manager ● Coffee Shop Manager ● Restaurant Manager ● Food and Beverage Manager ● Site Manager |
| Accommodation and Revenue Management | ● Front Office Manager ● Hotel Manager ● Resort Manager ● Hotel Operations Manager ● Revenue and Sales Manager ● Reservations Manager ● Head of Housekeeping |
| Events | ● Events Manager ● Special Events Manager ● Conference and Banqueting Manager ● Events Project Manager |
| Innovative Marketing and Sales | ● Marketing Manager ● Product and Sales Manager ● Sales and Marketing Manager ● Assistant Product Manager ● Sales Development Manager |
| General/All Pathways | ● Assistant General Manager ● Duty Manager ● Assistant Hospitality Manager ● Hospitality Customer Relationships Manager |
Entry requirements and admissions
Although Pearson do not specify formal entry requirements, as a Centre it is your responsibility to ensure that the students you recruit have a reasonable expectation of success on the programme. For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Hospitality
- A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C (or equivalent), and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related work experience
- An international equivalent of the above. Centres may wish to consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance on a BTEC Higher Nationals, through Recognition of Prior Learning.
English language requirements for Higher Nationals
Pearson’s mission is to help people make more of their lives through learning. In order for students to be successful on Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications which are both taught and assessed in English, it is critical that they have an appropriate level of English language skills. The following clarifies the requirements for all centres when recruiting applicants on to new Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications. All centres delivering the new Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications must ensure that all students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate capability in English at a standard
equivalent to the levels identified below, before being recruited to the programme where the programme is both taught and assessed in English:
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
- PTE 51
- IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5
- or equivalent.
It is up to the centre to decide what proof will be necessary to evidence individual student proficiency.
Modes of delivery
Subject to approval by Pearson, Centres are free to deliver BTEC Higher Nationals using modes of delivery that meet the needs of their students. We recommend making use of a wide variety of modes, including:
- Full-time
Awarding Body: Pearson
Duration: 24 Months
RQF Level: 5
Credit Value: 240 Credits Minimum
Fees: Student Finance is available. Self-funded and sponsored students are also welcome – Check Fees List
Intakes: October, January & May
Mature applicants – a minimum of 3 years work experience at supervisory level and meet the English language requirement.
Programme structure
Units, credits, Total Qualification Time (TQT) and Guided Learning (GL)
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits.
It is usually studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two years. The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits. It is usually studied full-time over two years, or part-time over four years. Pearson would expect that an HND student would have achieved at least 90 credits at Level 4 before progressing to Level 5 units. This allows for the students to submit the remaining 30 credits at Level 4 while undertaking their Level 5 study. Students undertaking an HND who fail to successfully complete the full qualification may be awarded an HNC, if their credit achievement permits. BTEC Higher Nationals consist of core units, specialist units and optional units:
- Core units are mandatory
- Specialist units are designed to provide a specific occupational focus to the qualification and are aligned to Professional Body standards
- Required combinations of optional units are clearly set out in the tables below. All units are usually 15 credits in value, or a multiple thereof. These units have been designed from a learning time perspective, and are expressed in terms of Total Qualification Time (TQT). TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required for a student to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification. TQT includes undertaking each of the activities of Guided Learning, Directed Learning and
Total Qualification Time (TQT) Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 1,200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) Higher National Diploma (HND) = 2,400 hours
Total Learning Guided Hours (LGH) Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 480 hours Total Learning Guided Hours (LGH) Higher National Diploma (HND) = 960 hours
Pearson-set Assignments
There are Pearson-set assignments, as part of the core units. Each year, Pearson will issue a Theme and (for Level 4) a set of related Topics. Centres will develop an assignment, to be internally assessed, to engage students in work related to the Pearson-set Theme. At Level 4, tutors will select a Topic to further define their approach to the Theme and assignment. At Level 5, it is expected that students will define their own Topic, in negotiation with Tutors, based on the Pearson-set Theme.
HNC/HND in Hospitality Management
Unit Details Level 4 (Eight Units, 120 Credit Value)
Requires at least 120 credits = 8 units, each with a value of 15 credits
5 core units and 3 Optional
Total qualification time = 1,200 hours
Total guided learning hours = 480 hours
All units are at level 4
| Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Hospitality Management | Unit credit | Level | |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
1 The Contemporary Hospitality Industry | 15 | 4 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
2 Managing the Customer Experience | 15 | 4 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
3 Professional Identity and Practice | 15 | 4 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
4 The Hospitality Business Toolkit | 15 | 4 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
5 Leadership and Management for Service Industries (Pearson-set) | 15 | 4 |
| Optional Unit | 6 Managing Food and Beverage Operations | 15 | 4 |
| Optional Unit | 7 Managing Accommodation Services | 15 | 4 |
| Optional Unit | 16 Human Resource Management | 15 | 4 |
HNC/HND in Hospitality Management
Unit Details Level 5 (Eight Units, 240 Credit Value)
Level 5 – Requires at least 120 credits = 8 units, each with a value of 15 credits
5 core units and 3 Optional
Total qualification time = 1,200 hours
Total guided learning hours = 480 hours
All units are at level 5
Year 1 (Level 4)
| Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Hospitality Management | Unit credit | Level | |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
1 The Contemporary Hospitality Industry | 15 | 4 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
2 Managing the Customer Experience | 15 | 4 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
3 Professional Identity and Practice | 15 | 4 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
4 The Hospitality Business Toolkit | 15 | 4 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
5 Leadership and Management for Service Industries (Pearson-set) | 15 | 4 |
| Optional Unit | 6 Managing Food and Beverage Operations | 15 | 4 |
| Optional Unit | 7 Managing Accommodation Services | 15 | 4 |
| Optional Unit | 16 Human Resource Management | 15 | 4 |
Year 2 Level 5
| Level 5 units: | Unit credit | Unit credit | Level |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
18 Research Project (Pearson-set) | 30 | 5 |
|
Core Unit Mandator |
19 Hospitality Consumer Behaviour and Insight | 15 | 5 |
| Optional Unit | 20 Hospitality Supply Chain Management | 15 | 5 |
| Optional Unit | 25 Food Service Management | 15 | 5 |
| Optional Unit | 27 Front Office Operations Management | 15 | 5 |
| Optional Unit | 32 Sales Management | 15 | 5 |
| Optional Unit | 30 Global Events | 15 | 5 |
Assessment
Students will be assessed through set tasks and activities and guided on the assessment response expectations by designing Assignment briefs which are fit for purpose as addressing all the Unit Learning outcomes. Students will therefore be guided to generate assessment responses in line with the Learning outcomes and set criteria and the form of the assignment will be indicated in the assignment brief. These will be a variety of evidence types such as Reports, Essays and Power Points Presentations,
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
Centres are free to offer the qualifications using any mode of delivery (for example full time, part time, evening only, intensive, distance or blended learning) that meet their learners’ needs.
More information about course is available on Course Specification
AWARDING BODY REGISTRATION FEE:
The Pearson fee for HND registration is paid by the College at the time of student enrolment.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
UK and EU students who wish to study for HND in Hospitality Management programme may be entitled to student loans from Student Loans Company (SLC).
These loans are available to help with living costs such as accommodation, food, books and travel whilst studying (Maintenance Loan) and cover the costs of tuition fees (Tuition Fee Loan).
To find out about the eligibility criteria and what amount of tuition fee and maintenance loans you may be entitled to for the Student Finance in England go to: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance.
All students in receipt of Tuition fee loans and maintenance loans will need to pay back after their studies.
HOW TO APPLY
Please download the application form or apply online at https://www.sclondon.ac.uk. Complete and return it to Stratford College with relevant qualification documents, one suitable reference, a copy of your passport and attached scanned document copies online or via email at:applications@sclondon.ac.uk
