Diploma in Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Co-op.
Course Type. Diploma
Course Duration. 2 years
Locations. Toronto
Career Path.
You can expect to work in a range of industry roles including positions such as:
- Guest Service Agent
- Reservation Clerk
- Room Clerk
- Server
- Bartender
- Assistant Server
- Barista
- Travel Counsellor
- Travel Information Agent
- Visitor Information Counsellor
- Banquet Server
- Food and Beverage Server
- Front Desk Agent
- Bell Desk Attendant
- Host/Hostess
- Customer Service Representative
- Corporate Travel Consultant – Trainee
- Tourism and Hospitality Social Media Coordinator
- Event Personnel
- Jr. Tour Guide
- Visitors Centre Officer
Information.
This two-year Diploma in Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Co-op Program will provide you with the skills to aim for an entry level qualification in the field of hospitality and tourism management, helping you to:
- Gain specialist knowledge within all areas of hospitality and tourism from a national and international perspective
- Realize the meaning of providing a five star service in order to satisfy the needs of your customers
- Learn about basic marketing concepts and terms as well as aspects of food hygiene and safety
- Practice skills valued by all industries, no matter what role you’re in– soft skills and hard skills. You will also learn about the varied terminology for this industry
- Discover financial knowledge in order to successfully analyze and interpret financial records for account keeping
- Navigate job hunting and interviewing as well as helping you to uncover the importance of professional conduct.
Course Requirements.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent * or Mature student **
- Age 18 or older
- IELTS of 4.5 or equivalent for Non-native English speakers
- *A transcript, diploma or certificate from another country is considered equivalent to an Ontario high school diploma if assessed at an Ontario OSSD level by a recognized assessment service.
See the pre-approved recognized assessment services below:
- World Education Services- wes.org
- University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies, Comparative Education Service – learn.utoronto.ca/ces
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada- icascanada.ca
- ** Mature students must be at least 18 years of age and pass a Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam.
