HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (RESTAURANT AND BAR OPERATION)

Course details

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge gained in hospitality management;

2. Understand the nature and diversity of hospitality and its constituent industries;

3. Understand accounting techniques used to control cost and profits;

4. Understand principles and concepts of human resource management;

5. Understand the process of and techniques used in restaurant and bar operations and management;

6. Demonstrate cellar and bar management techniques;

7. Plan and design menu;

8. Develop food and beverage related products.

Class Size
Class size: Maximum 17 pax per class for practical and tutorial lessons
Maximum 35 pax for lecture
Certification
Candidates who successfully complete all 8 units of this programme will be awarded the Diploma by Beacon International College. This certification allows direct entry into the internationally recognized BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes awarded by Pearson Education (UK).
Entry Requirements

- Grade 12 or Diploma in Hotel Services
Foreign students with qualifications equivalent to the above may be admitted on the condition that they are proficient in English. Those lacking proficiency in English will be required to take up additional English lessons. Students must pass the English Intermediate class to be placed in the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management (Restaurant and Bar Operation) Programme.

Placement Test
Students are required to take an in-house English placement test. After the placement test, students will be placed in an English class that is of an appropriate level based on their English needs. Students must pass the ESL Intermediate class to be placed in the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management (Restaurant and Bar Operation) Programme.
Lectures/Tutorials
The course is mainly conducted in the classroom via face-to-face learning which encourages student-teacher interaction. Students are encouraged to attend field trips and bazaars organised by the school to encourage experiential learning.
Assessment
The course will be characterized by both lectures and task-based activities. A student-centred approach will be employed to produce positive results. Emphasis will be placed on short presentations, focused exercises, role-play, student-interaction, pair-work, student tasks, continuous assessment, projects and test.