This course provides students an opportunity to attain 500 hours of work experience required for completion of the Hospitality Management Diploma. Students develop workplace competencies and practice the knowledge and skills learned during classroom study. Students are required to achieve specific industry certifications and attend prescribed hospitality events. This course connects the learner with industry managers and employees and supports students in developing skills that are essential to their future success.
This course is part of the full-time Hospitality Management Diploma Program
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- FOODSAFE Certificate – secured through external examiner
- SERVING IT RIGHT Certificate – mandatory self-study course (BC's Responsible Beverage Service Program)
- Rendezvous – annual student/industry event sponsored by LinkBC (January)
- Interview Week – annual student/industry event sponsored by VCC Hospitality Department (February)
- Industry Events – BC Hospitality Foundation Golf Tournament; LinkBC Case Competition etc.
- Supervising for Safety – WorkSafe BC (on-line safety training for front line supervisors)
- 500 Hours of Work Experience – secured while enrolled in the HM Diploma Program
- World Host Fundamentals – may be taken through World Host; Destinations BC
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.