Entry requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

• Relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification

• GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification

• Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience.

 Equivalences

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 4 & 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.

Qualification structure

The OTHM Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management of 12 mandatory units for a combined total of 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 1200 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)

• Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

• Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

• Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

• Events Management (20 credits)

• The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry (20 credits)

• Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

• Operations Management (20 credits)

• Management Accounting (20 credits)

• Management of Human Resources (20 credits)

• Customer Relationship Management (20 credits)

• Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over two academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

Progression

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant OTHM Level 6 Diplomas. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.