Basic Information

The programme prepares students to pursue a career in hotel’s front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage department; provides them with an understanding of relevant departmental structures, holistic operations; and equips them with professional skills and knowledge required for hotel operations.

In the Integrated Learning Experience Module, through training at The T Hotel, students can apply their skills and knowledge in an authentic working environment which helps them develop work autonomy and leadership qualities; cultivates professional work attitude and communication skills. The training will enable them to work with confidence and prepare them for further career development.

Graduates can develop their careers in hotels, resorts, theme parks, clubhouses, serviced apartments, conventions and exhibitions, etc.

Click here to view a video to learn more about the programme (in Cantonese)

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Hotel and Tourism Institute (Kowloon Bay / Pokfulam / Tin Shui Wai)¹

Study Places Hotel and Tourism Institute (Kowloon Bay) - 15
Hotel and Tourism Institute (Pokfulam) - 15
Hotel and Tourism Institute (Tin Shui Wai) - 15

Professional Recognition

Students who study catering programmes are required to take the food hygiene and safety module. Students who have attained the specified score or above at the relevant examination will be awarded the “Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisors” which is recognized by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong.

Graduates of Diploma in Hotel Operations (QF Level 3) who have successfully completed the 2-hour “Introduction to Bordeaux Wines” will be awarded a certificate by Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), France.

Students may obtain Barista Skills - Foundation qualification from Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) by passing relevant examinations.

QF Level

QF Level: 3
QR Registration No.: 15/002714/L3
Validity Period: 01/09/2015 - 31/08/2026

Remarks

Class and training venues include but not limited to International Culinary Institute, VTC Pokfulam Complex, VTC Kowloon Bay Complex, Tin Shui Wai Training Centre, Chinese Training Restaurant and Western Training Restaurant at Pokfulam, The T Hotel, Training Café and Western Training Restaurant at Kowloon Bay.

Notes

Medium of Instruction: English supplemented with Chinese (Cantonese).
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
Students enrolling for this programme must maintain the health standards required of a food handler throughout the duration of training. This encompasses taking a medical check, at students’ own expenses, which includes chest X-ray, urine routine, stool routine, stool culture, hepatitis A virus Ab lgG.
For students who have a negative hepatitis A virus antibody result, a vaccine is recommended.
Students must have a medical check, purchase and wear the uniform and shoes where applicable, at their own costs. Institute reserves the right not to admit students who fail to follow this clause.
Items listed in the curriculum are key modules only, more modules are included in the programme.
Upon completion of the food hygiene and safety module, students may sit for the “Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Hygiene” examination offered by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), UK at their own expense. Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate.
Applicants should have a good sense of smell.
Subject to training requirements, students may be arranged to attend lessons or undergo practical training scheduled on evenings, Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays at other campuses or venues.
The programmes are geared to prepare students for employment after graduation. Graduates may articulate to Professional Certificate / Professional Diploma programmes after having accumulated work experience in the industry. For enquiries, please call the Institutes on 2538 2200.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary academic structure); OR
Completion of Secondary 5 with a pass in the HTI / CCI / ICI bridging course; OR
Completion of 2-year Certificate programmes offered by HTI / CCI / ICI; OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Students who have successfully completed the Diploma programmes offered by the Hospitality Discipline may articulate to Higher Diploma programmes offered by the Discipline. Offering of study place is subject to the applicants' relevant English language qualification and interview performance.

Career Prospects

Upon graduation, job placement assistance will be provided to facilitate graduates to join the hotel, catering and tourism industries, such as Front Desk Agent, Guest Services Officer, Concierge Clerk, Room Butler, Room Attendant, Food & Beverage Hostess / Server, Park Operations Host, Clubhouse Assistant, Events Coordinator or Marketing Executive. By accumulating relevant experience in the industry, graduates can further progress to senior positions.

Curriculum

Introduction to Hotel Industry
Front office service and operations
Housekeeping service and operations
Food and beverage service and operations
Food Hygiene for Hygiene Supervisors
Hotel management
Vocational English & Putonghua
Integrated Learning Experience (Hotel Operations)

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees (HK$)

$17,620

Remarks

The study duration of Diploma programmes in hotel-and-tourism is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two installments.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Diploma programmes in hotel-and-tourism, Chinese Cuisine and International Cuisine will be required to purchase uniform, safety shoes or reference books where applicable.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.