Award in Basic Retail and Hospitality
LE1-W03-26 · Centre for Learning and Employability
Placement / Internship
Course Description
Through this award programme, learners will start to become familiar with the hospitality industry, as well as have the opportunity to identify such industries, locally and abroad. Different roles and duties found within the hospitality industry will be explored, as will be the understanding of the hierarchy and responsibility one would have to deal with in
such roles. Learners will also discuss and understand the importance of hygiene at work, including personal hygiene, as well as the importance of keeping safe and working in a safe and healthy environment. This would also include being ethical and using adequate etiquette.
Career Opportunities
- Assistant in Kitchen,
- Assistant in Restaurant,
- Assistant in Housekeeping
Entry Requirements
Finished Compulsory Education, documented by the SSC&P (Secondary School Certificate and Profile).
Applicants are required to present a recent psychological report (issued no more than 3 years before date of application) and school reports including most recent Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Adapt to both class-based and community-based learning – to be ascertained through an induction session at MCAST, attendance for which is compulsory
Other notes related to this programme
Applicants will be asked to sit for an interview, following the outcome of which, eligibility for the course will be ascertained or otherwise
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