International Hospitality Operations

International Hospitality Operations HNC

(SCQF level 7)

Full-time, Events, Hospitality and Tourism

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Overview

If you’re looking for a career in a dynamic, exciting and thriving industry, then the hospitality industry is for you. Whether you want to work in Scotland or abroad after completing this course, you can work in any sector of the industry including bars, restaurants, hotels, events, cruise ships and contract catering.

This is a highly sought-after qualification, recognised by industry professionals, and allows you to study units covering a wide range of skills such as restaurant and bar service, reception and accommodation operations, marketing, customer care and management. By learning through independent study, tutor led-classes, group activities alongside practical classes in restaurant and bar service, you will be well placed for a career in the industry or further study.

We have strong links with industry, such as major hotel companies and Glasgow restaurants and bars, which offer paid employment opportunities.  We provide extra courses such as the WSET levels 1 and 2 Wine, the chance to enter competitions as well as placements at home and abroad for students.

Minimum entry requirements
  • One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant subject such as English, Business, History, Modern Studies or similar AND three National 5 qualifications one of which must be English; 
  • NQ in Hospitality at level 6 or other appropriate NQ; OR
  • Extensive experience in the hospitality industry.

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Additional selection requirements
  • Offers are subject to attending an interview with a member of the Hospitality/Events team where you will discuss your interest and/or experience in hospitality and your goals after completing the course.

What you study

The subjects you'll study on this course include:

  • Food and Beverage Service.
  • Hospitality Supervision.
  • Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Food Hygiene (REHIS Intermediate).
  • Front Office Procedures.
  • Hospitality Financial and Control System.
  • Hospitality Industry.
  • Other related topics.

After the course

This course prepares you for a career at an operational or supervisory level in a hospitality department of a hotel, a restaurant or bar, or directly into a graduate training scheme with larger organisations. We work with key representatives from industry to offer graduate training positions following the successful completion of the HNC.

Continuing Study

Students who complete their HNC may progress to:

  • Year 2 of the HND Hospitality Management.
  • Year 1 of the BA Hospitality Management at Edinburgh Napier University.

If you achieve the HND in Hospitality Management you may progress onto the following courses at degree level:

  • Year 3 of BA Hospitality Management at Edinburgh Napier University or Year 3 BA in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.

How the course is taught

The course is taught through both practical and theoretical classes, which include demonstrations, group activities, case studies, and practical classes.

Dress code

You will need to wear a restaurant uniform when working in these areas.

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