Higher Certificate in Arts - Hospitality Studies
Course code: WD173
What is the Higher Certificate in Arts - Hospitality Studies Course?
Within the hospitality industry, there is a growing need for people with multi-skilled experience, people who can spend periods based in the reception, kitchen, bar, accommodation or the restaurant department of a hotel, guesthouse or other establishment of this nature.
This two year full-time course qualifies students for multi-skilled employment at a professional level. Training covers both theory and practice, including a period of paid work placement following each college year. This course is particularly attractive for those who enjoy variety and are looking for all-round experience. Many graduates go on to specialise in a particular area in the hospitality industry, including management.
Career Opportunities
- Top class hotels
- Leisure and activity centres
- The licensed trade
- Cruise-liners
- Event catering
- Major tourist attractions
On completion, you will be qualified to work as a multi-skilled professional in most areas of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. Alternatively, you may decide to specialise in a particular area and some graduates, continue into hotel management training at the Institute.
Placement
Placement takes place in June of both years and companies that are involved in the placement process include: Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare, Co. Wexford, The Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin, The K Club, Straffon, Co Kildare, Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny as well as several leading hotels in the south-east. Note: Students on this course will be required to provide their own uniforms and equipment for practical classes; the estimated cost is €275.
Follow on Study
Students who complete this programme succesfully can apply to year two of the two year Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Operations WD039 also offered at WIT.
Awards
Students on the HC in Arts - Hospitality Studies course have won several National, International and World awards.
- 2009: National Skills Restaurant Service Winner. World Skills Restaurant Service, Bronze Medal Winner, Calgary Canada.
- 2008: National Skills Restaurant Service Winner. Euro Skills, Restaurant Service, Bronze Medal Winner, Rotherdam, Netherlands. National Catering Competitions 17 Gold Medal winners including top Restaurant Service Team.
- 2007: World Skills Restaurant Service, Medallion of Honour, Japan.
- 2006: National Skills Winner, Restaurant Service.
- 2005: National Catering Championships, two Gold and two Silver Medals, Restaurant Service, World Skills Restaurant Service, Gold Medal winner, Finland.
- 2004: National Skills, Silver Medal Winner, Restaurant Service.
- 2003: AEHT, European Championships, Gold Medal, Restaurant Service, Copenhagen. World Skills Final, St Gallen, Switzerland, Medallion of Honour.
- 2002: National Skills, Silver Medal Winner, Restaurant Service AEHT, European Championships, Gold Medal, Restaurant Service.
- 2000: Young Ireland Wine and Dine Awards, Gold Medal, Restaurant Service and Professional Cookery.
- 1999: National Skills Winner Restaurant Service, World Skills Gold Medal winner Restaurant Service2005: National Catering Championships, two Gold and two Silver Medals, Restaurant Service
Course Outline
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
|
Food & Beverage Service |
Front Office Operations Advanced Food & Beverage Professional Development 2 Business Studies Collage Elective Placement |
Course Facts
Course Title: Higher Certificate in Arts - Hospitality Studies
Copurse Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
Course Entry
Minimum Entry Requirements:
•5 Leaving Certificate Ordinary D3’s or an equivalent qualification (English must be included in the subjects passed)
•FETAC Level 5 in any discipline.
•RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) will be considered where applicants can demonstrate sufficient learning gained in a relevant work-based context.
•The Leaving Certificate Applied programme does not meet minimum entry requirements. However, learners with a post qualification level 5 award or with appropriate work based learning are eligible to apply.
•Mature applicants must be 23 yrs by 1st of January on year of application.
*Note - Fees are supported by Fáilte Ireland for successful applicants
For further inforamtion:
Course Leader: Anne Grace Tubritt
Email: agrace@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Minimum Points | 200 |
But don't just take our word...
Sinead Leacy, WIT/Fáilte Ireland graduate and winner of the gold medal in Restaurant Services at the 2005 World Skills Competition in Helsinki, Finland receiving her medal at the awards ceremony.
