Tourism and Hospitality Courses

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1 Tourism and Hospitality Courses

2 Welcome to Oxbridge Academy WHY STUDY WITH US? At Oxbridge Academy, we give you the opportunity to further your education while you acquire knowledge and skills that are relevant in the workplace. Do you want the right skills to: Pursue a rewarding career? Earn a promotion in your current job? Earn a better income? Secure a job that improves your quality of life? Start your own business? With Oxbridge Academy s flexible home study options, you can study a course that will give you the skills you need to achieve these goals without having to give up your full-time occupation. WHY HOME STUDY? Distance learning, or home study, is recognised worldwide as an effective manner in which to further your education. It is highly flexible, and is therefore the ideal option if you have a full-time job, live in a small town far away from a residential college or university, or have family responsibilities that prevent you from attending classes. Some of the benefits of home study are that you: Study from home. Study at your own pace. Save money on travelling expenses. Are able to work full-time while you study.

3 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? We are committed to effortless excellence in education. We provide you with a free Success Study Guide when you register for your course. Our courses are constantly updated, and are designed to equip you with workplace-relevant skills. Our study material is specifically designed to meet your needs as a distance learning student. Our study material is provided in a user-friendly format, is designed to meet international standards, and is included in the course fees. Our industry-expert tutors are highly qualified, and are available to provide you with academic support via telephone and . Our fees are affordable, and can be paid in interest-free monthly instalments.

4 WHAT WE OFFER: NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Engineering Studies N1 - N3: These courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy. After gaining a qualifying year mark, students will be able to write the national examination at any TVET college on Oxbridge Academy s list of recognised exam centres. N4 - N6: These courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy. After gaining a qualifying year mark, students will be able to write the national examination at any TVET college on Oxbridge Academy s list of recognised exam centres. Educational Courses: These courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy, and verified and certified by the ETDP SETA. These courses are credit-bearing, registered on the NQF, and can articulate to national qualifications. OXBRIDGE PROGRAMMES These programmes include short courses and certificates. These courses are offered, assessed, and certified by Oxbridge Academy and are not credit-bearing or registered on the NQF. INTERNATIONAL COURSES AND QUALIFICATIONS ICB Qualifications: These courses are offered by Oxbridge Academy, and assessed and examined by the ICB (Institute for Certified Bookkeepers). Courses are credit-bearing and registered on the NQF. ABMA Courses: These courses are offered by Oxbridge Academy (an ABMA-recognised training provider), and are assessed and examined by ABMA Education in the UK. ABMA Diplomas are internationally recognised, and may give students access to degree programmes at certain UK universities. ISO Courses: These courses are offered by Oxbridge Academy in conjunction with DQS, and are aligned with the relevant international standards. AAT Courses: These AAT-accredited accounting courses are offered in conjunction with Oxbridge Training Institute (OTI) as quality partner.

5 Courses Course Course Code Status Duration Requirements Modules Hotel Management TRV101 Oxbridge AcademyShort Course 6 Months No Matric Hotel Management Catering Management TRV102 Oxbridge Academy Short Course 6 Months No Matric Catering Management Tourism Management TRV103 Oxbridge Academy Short Course 6 Months No Matric Tourism Management 1 & 2 Catering Management CER Oxbridge Academy Certificate 12 Months No Matric Services 1 & 2 Resources Catering Hotel Management CER Oxbridge Academy Certificate 12 Months No Matric Services 1 & 2 Resources Hotel Management Food & Beverage Management CER Oxbridge Academy Certificate 12 Months No Matric Services 1 & 2 Resources Business Practice Restaurant Management CER Oxbridge Academy Certificate 12 Months No Matric Services 1 & 2 Resources Restaurant Management Hotel & Catering Management CER Oxbridge Academy Certificate 12 Months No Matric Human Resource Management 1 Public Relations Management 1 Hotel Management Catering Management Tourism Management CER Oxbridge Academy Certificate 12 Months No Matric Marketing Management 1 Public Relations Management 1 Tourism Management 1 & 2 National Certificate: N4 - N6 Tourism EN EN EN National Qualification 12 Months 12 Months 12 Months Matric or Bridging Tourism Communication N4 Travel Services N4 Travel Office Procedures N4 Tourist Destinations N4 Tourism Communication N5 Travel Services N5 Travel Office Procedures N5 Tourist Destinations N5 Tourism Services N6 Hotel Reception N6 Travel Office Procedures N6 Tourist Destinations N6

6 What does the field of tourism and hospitality involve? The tourism and hospitality industry is a service-driven industry focused on providing pleasant and enjoyable experiences to guests and tourists. It is interdisciplinary in nature, and incorporates elements of events planning, marketing, finance, management, and PR. Areas that fall under the tourism and hospitality industry include: Entertainment and Leisure Food and Beverage Management Hotel and Guest House Management Restaurant Management Transport Travel and Tourism

7 What will you learn? You will learn about various aspects of working in the tourism and hospitality industry, including how to communicate effectively and how to provide excellent customer service. The details of what you will learn will depend on which course you choose to study. When you study towards a short course or Oxbridge Certificate: You will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills relating to the main topic of your course.

8 When you study towards a National Certificate in Tourism you will learn about: The communication process Written communication Intercultural communication Successful human relations Etiquette and protocol Consumer behaviour and sales techniques Selling a destination The travel industry Travel office location Travel office environment Staff structures Tour planning and budgeting Travel documents and reservations Banking, security, and insurance Sectors in the travel industry Passenger services from point of entry to departure Basic geography Maps and map orientation World time zones and climate Diseases and travel The information provided serves as an indication of what you will learn please note that this will vary from one course to another (within the relevant category).

9 How will you be assessed? Oxbridge Short Courses and Certificates: You will be assessed through written assignments, which you can submit via post or , or via the Online Student Portal. You will not be required to write any exams. National Certificates: You will be assessed through a combination of written assignments and exams. You will be able to write your exams at your nearest designated exam centre. (The exam centres are situated all over South Africa). what our students have to say Hi, Oxbridge Academy. I m very happy because I m doing Tourism Management. So guys I d like to tell you that Oxbridge is a good college and I appreciate everything. - Koos Simba

10 What will you be able to do once you ve successfully completed your course? Once you have completed your course, you will have developed many of the skills that you need to work in the tourism and hospitality industry. Depending on which course you have chosen to complete, along with your own set of skills, experience, and personal characteristics, the types of jobs that you might be able to apply for include the following: Bartender / Bar Manager Caterer Concierge Hotel Manager Hotel Receptionist Lodge Manager Reservations Officer Restaurant Manager Theme Park Assistant Theme Park Supervisor Tourism Event Planner Tour Guide Tour Operator Travel Agent Waiter

11 ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION Oxbridge Academy is registered and/or accredited by the following bodies: DHET We are provisionally registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) until 31 December 2018 as a private college in terms of Section 31(3) of the FET Colleges Act 16 of 2006 and Regulation 12(4) (b) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private FET Colleges. Our registration number is DHET-2009/FE07/070. A joint communiqué has been issued by SAQA, DHET and the three Quality Councils providing guidelines on the registration and accreditation of skills development providers in terms of the Skills Development Act If you are not aware of the current legislation and regulations, you can find this communiqué (Joint Communiqué 1 of 2012) on the websites of the DHET and SAQA. Umalusi Umalusi is the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training. We are provisionally accredited by Umalusi to offer the National Certificate: Engineering Studies qualifications from N1 to N3 for electrical and mechanical trades. Our accreditation number is 15 FET PA. QCTO The QCTO is the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. We are accredited by the QCTO to offer the following courses from Introductory N4 level to N6 level: Introductory Certificate: Business Studies National Certificate: Business Management National Certificate: Educare National Certificate: Financial Management National Certificate: Human Resource Management National Certificate: Legal Secretary National Certificate: Management Assistant National Certificate: Marketing Management National Certificate: Medical Secretary National Certificate: Public Management National Certificate: Public Relations National Certificate: Tourism Our accreditation number is QCTO NATED/13/005. FASSET SETA FASSET is the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority. We are accredited as a training provider for the following ICB qualifications: National Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF 3 FET Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF 4 National Diploma: Small Business Financial Management NQF 4 National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting NQF 5 National Diploma: Financial Accounting NQF 6 Certificate: Office Administration NQF 5 Higher Certificate: Office Administration NQF 5 Diploma: Office Administration NQF 6 Our accreditation number is 585/00932/09.

12 ETDP SETA The ETDP SETA is the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. We have learning programme approval from the ETDP SETA to offer the following programmes: Conduct Assessments of Outcomes-Based Assessment Conduct Moderation of Outcomes-Based Assessment CTH We are approved as a teaching centre for the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) for the following qualifications: Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Level 3 Diploma in Hotel Management Level 4 Diploma in Tourism Management Level 4 Diploma in Hotel and Casino Management Level 4 Our centre number is 964. ABMA ABMA Education is a UK-based awarding organisation that is recognised by Ofqual (a British examination regulator). ABMA Education offers vocational courses in a wide variety of industry sectors through ABMA-recognised training providers such as Oxbridge Academy. We are an ABMA-recognised training provider for the following courses: Business Management Level 4 to Level 6 Community Development Level 4 to Level 6 Computer Engineering Level 4 to Level 6 Computing and Information Systems Level 4 to Level 6 HIV/AIDS Management Level 4 to Level 6 Human Resource Management Level 4 to Level 6 Journalism and Media Studies Level 4 to Level 6 Shipping and Logistics Level 4 to Level 6 APPETD We are a member of the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD). Our membership number is To see all the relevant supporting documentation:

13 AREAS OF STUDY ADVERTISING & MARKETING MANAGEMENT BEAUTY THERAPY BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPUTER STUDIES CONTACT CENTRE OPERATIONS EDUCATION & TRAINING ENGINEERING STUDIES ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS MANAGEMENT HEALTH, WELLNESS & SOCIAL CARE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERIOR DECORATING JOURNALISM & MEDIA LEGAL STUDIES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS) PROJECT MANAGEMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SECRETARIAL STUDIES SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS & SHIPPING TOURISM & HOSPITALITY ONLINE COURSES

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