• Course Title : Diploma In Hotel Management
• Category/Level : Diploma
• Course Duration (months) : 36 months
• Cost Range (NPR) :
• Affiliated to : Council For Technical Education And Vocational Training (CTEVT)

Course Description:

Hospitality industry lies under the travel and tourism industry. Travel and tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world. Next to the oil industry there is no other example of such a large single product industry in the globe as tourism. It is the largest industry in term of employment which is exemplified by the fact that one out of every eight human resources is engaged in this sector. The hospitality industry is diverse and it extends around the world. It has two specific segments: one segment accommodation properties, evolved from old-fashioned wayside inns into operations such as modern hotels, motels, resorts, lodges, cruise chips and similar establishments. In addition to rooms, these establishments often provide a full range of guest services, including food, beverages, convention services, meeting hall, and recreational facilities. The other equally important part of the industry is catering service operations which range from fast food to restaurant, café, and industrial, institutional feeding operations, airline catering and similar operations that prepare and serve food and beverages products. The diploma in hotel management course produces knowledgeable and skilled workforce for these establishments. It will also help in entrepreneur development.  

This curriculum of CTEVT Diploma in Hotel Management is designed with the purpose of producing middle level human resources equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the field of hospitality industries so as to meet the demand of such workforce in the country and aboard which contribute in the national streamline of poverty reduction of our country, Nepal.

The diploma in hotel management program extends over three years. Each year is divided into two semesters. There are six semesters in total within the period of three years. The first year course includes both foundational and disciplinary subjects specially focus on room division as a core, theoretical, demonstration and practical; the second year course focuses on disciplinary and auxiliary subjects both theoretical and practical, room division and food & beverage as well. Similarly, the third year comprises of the disciplinary subjects and application of learned skills and knowledge in the internship setting.

Aim
To produce middle level human resources required for hotel and catering industry.

Objectives   
After completion of this curricular programme, the students will be able:
a. To apply the professional knowledge and skills in the respected field of hotel and catering industries.
b. To develop the positive attitudes towards the trade with greater initiative and self-confidence in handling operations.
c. To apply critical thinking for problem-solving, decision making during the service procedures.
d. To understand organizational structure and function, and to be able to utilize this knowledge in various outlets of hotel and catering industries.
e. To follow the quality standards set by the organization for quality assurance of the services offered to customers.
f. To become a successful entrepreneur in a small size enterprise.

Target group
The target group for this curricular program is all the interested individuals with academic qualification of SLC pass or equivalent or Technical SLC (TSLC)in related subject.

Career path
The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to non-gazetted 1st class/level 5 (technical) as cook, waiter, receptionist, room maid or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal or the concerned authorities (hospitality industries) of the country. The graduate will be eligible for registration in related licensing organization or council of the country (if any).