Higher Certificate in Arts in Hospitality Studies

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
Higher Certificate in Arts
Programme Code CR_OHOST_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2021
Department TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
Field of Study 8110 - Hospitality
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth a professional approach in meeting the highest standards of hospitality service. be able to apply fundamental business principles to the hospitality operations
PO2 Knowledge - Kind response in a professional manner to the needs and expectations of customers, using appropriate social skills in an active learning environment. provide the highest standards of personal appearance and presentation and grooming and customer care.
PO3 Skill - Range provide with confidence and creativity best practice standards of restaurant, bar reception and other related services. use appropriate information processing and communications relevant applications appropriate to the tourism and hospitality sector businesses.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity apply the appropriate level of product knowledge to the various service operations in hospitality. demonstrate effective communications skills to respond to customer needs, and operational needs.
PO5 Competence - Context be aware of changing industry trends in both product and markets affecting the tourism industry. be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of roles in the range of hospitality sectors. apply the appropriate health and safety, hygiene and environmental standards as required.
PO6 Competence - Role operate at the appropriate level the requirements of the legislation in hospitality and tourism operations. continue to develop professional skills through reflection, experience, mentoring and further education.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn continue to develop professional a career plan enabling achievement of personal lifelong goals.
PO8 Competence - Insight recognise the impacts, both social and economic of the domestic and international tourism sector.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
HOSP6068 Accommodation Operations Noel Murray 2 5
INFO6014 Business IT Skills Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
MATH6025 Business Maths for Hospitality David Goulding 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
HOSP6069 Food and Beverage Operations Noel Murray 2 5
HOSP6067 Practical Cookery Skills Noel Murray 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
HOSP6055 Communications & Customer Care Noel Murray 2 5
HOSP6070 Food & Beverage Service Ops Noel Murray 2 5
HOSP6083 Hosp Sales and Marketing Noel Murray 1 5
HOSP6097 Hospitality Facilities Noel Murray 1 5
HOSP6065 Personal Development Noel Murray 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
HOSP6009 Hospitality Service Skills Noel Murray 5 5
HOSP6052 Nutrition Noel Murray 4 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
HOSP6063 Food and Beverage Studies Noel Murray 2 5
HOSP6072 Front Office Operations Noel Murray 2 5
HOSP6080 Intro to Supervising People Noel Murray 2 5
HOSP6066 Practical Cookery Techniques Noel Murray 2 5
PLAC6004 Work Based Learning Noel Murray 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
HOSP6006 Hospitality and Tourism Noel Murray 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
HOSP6092 Beverage Studies Noel Murray 1 5
HOSP6058 Event Concepts Noel Murray 2 5
HOSP6094 Food and Beverage Control Noel Murray 3 5
HOSP6033 Hospitality Learning Event Noel Murray 3 5
HOSP6062 Hotel Front Office Noel Murray 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
HOSP6090 Exploring Wine & Spirits Noel Murray 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5