What skills will I develop in the Combined Level 5 Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management? - Combined Level 5 Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Combined Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management accredited by Qualifi & OTHM will help you develop a comprehensive range of skills that are highly valued by employers in the tourism and hospitality industry. Key skills include:

• Strategic marketing and planning capabilities
• Entrepreneurial skills and innovative thinking
• Cultural competence and awareness of diverse tourism markets
• Tourism policy and planning expertise
• Research and analytical skills to inform business decisions
• Leadership and management competencies to drive organisational performance
• Digital literacy and technology skills to stay ahead in the industry
• Professional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

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• Align the credit value with any top-up, MBA, or professional route you already have in mind.
• Check that Qualifi & OTHM recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• Map the Combined Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management outcomes to the role title or promotion you want in the next 12–24 months.

Core modules and themes from the Combined Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management:

• Research Project — This unit is designed to develop learner skills in carrying out independent research and enquiry into a research topic. Learners will investigate the research techniques and methods and elements needed to carry out research, together with the various theories that underpin formal research. Learners should seek approval from their tutor before starting their research project.
• Cultural Tourism Management — The unit provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of the cultural and heritage sector in the travel and tourism industry. This unit provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the growth and development of the cultural and heritage sector and the potential conflicts which could arise within the sector. Learners will have the opportunity to investigate the role and scope of the sector and its impacts on management.
• Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management — This unit provides knowledge and understanding of the skills set and characteristics of entrepreneurs in context of the travel and tourism industry. Learners will have the opportunity to analyse their own entrepreneurial skills in the start-up and development of an enterprise to attain success
• Tourism Destination Management — In this unit learners will develop knowledge and understanding of national and international tourist destinations, the culture involved and the characteristics of the population. Learners will also look at current trends and their impacts, together with selling in the context of the travel and tourism industry.
• Strategic Marketing — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to critically analyse and apply strategic marketing approaches to tourism and hospitality organisations. This will include developing strategic marketing plans and evaluating new products and services. The unit requires the ability to research relevant information from a range of academic and industry sources.
• Tourism Policy and Planning — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the principles of tourism policy and planning. Learners will analyse theories and concepts from the fields of public policy, tourism management and planning and will create tourism plans that acknowledge the roles of multiple stakeholders and possible courses of action in a destination.
• Organisational Behaviour and Performance — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of behaviour, performance, leadership and management dynamics in tourism and hospitality organisations.
• Technology in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry — The aim of this unit is to provide learners with a critical appreciation of the role of technology within the tourism and hospitality industry. This will include an evaluation of the impacts of new and emerging technology on organisational operations as well as the impacts of the internet and social media on consumer behaviour and tourism and hospitality marketing.
• Tourism and International Development — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the relationship between tourism and international development. Learners will evaluate theories of international development and apply these in a tourism context. Learners will apply development indicators and make judgements about the extent to which tourism supports sustainable development.
• Researching Tourism and Hospitality Management — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ skills in designing and carrying out research projects to inform the management of tourism and hospitality organisations. Learners will evaluate approaches to the collection and analysis of data relating to management problems and make judgements about future action based on this data.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. The programme welcomes learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Applicants will be expected to meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Learners who have demonstrated academic ability and possess qualifications at Level 4, such as Higher National Certificates (HNC), foundation degrees, or equivalent vocational or professional awards; and/or OR
• Learners who possess a qualification at Level 5 or an equivalent professional qualification; OR
• Learners with relevant managerial or professional work experience, who can demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the academic demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Combined Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

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