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HOSP 2507: Hospitality Industry Practicum
Effective date
May 2023
Department
Hospitality Diploma Int'l
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Students practice the necessary skills to be competitive in today’s hospitality employment market. In the first part of the course, students learn and apply strategies to prepare them for their practicums and the diverse workplace cultures found within the hospitality industry. Topics covered include goal setting development strategies for short and long-term career goals, personal strengths assessments, personal branding, networking, job search strategies, portfolio building, industry etiquette, and interviewing styles and techniques. In the second half of the course, students participate in an 8-week, industry-related practicum applying classroom theories, skills, resources, tools, and strategies to the workplace.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Practicum Preparation and Career Development Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify current trends and career pathways within the Hospitality and Tourism industry 2. Assess personal strengths and opportunities 3. Develop personal branding through networking and social media 4. Examine and apply job search strategies to meet their career plan 5. Interpret employment laws, employer vs employee rights, and workplace expectations 6. Create an action plan for career placement
- Practicum Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and explain emerging trends within the various sectors of the hospitality industry 2. Apply Human Resources Management and Organizational Behaviour concepts to effectively attract, develop and engage a professional, competitive hospitality workforce. 3. Apply professional and ethical standards to corporate, social, and environmental responsibilities. 4. Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner consistent with industry standards while communicating effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, owners, and industry network. 5. Apply advanced business knowledge and concepts to make sound, operational business decisions. 6. Demonstrate a level of interpersonal and inter-cultural awareness that contributes to a positive workplace culture. 7. Use critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation techniques to make sound hospitality management decisions. 8. Apply employment, labour relations, health and safety, and privacy legislation standards in their work as hospitality professionals.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 21
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 280
Total Hours: 301
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 280
Total Hours: 301
Instructional Strategies
Practical workplace experience in an authentic hospitality industry setting supervised by hospitality professionals and VCC faculty.
Instructional strategies may include interactive lectures, active learning instructional strategies, conferencing, discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning.
Instructional strategies may include interactive lectures, active learning instructional strategies, conferencing, discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Portfolio |
50 |
Practicum Preparation and Career Development Assessment Activities: |
|
Practicum |
50 |
Practicum Assessment Activities: |
Course topics
- 1. Career Pathways in the Hospitality and Tourism Industries 2. Hospitality Industry Forecasting and Workplace Trends 3. Job Market Research & Analysis 4. Career Plan and Goal Setting 5. Job Search and Networking 6. Understanding Yourself: Formal and Informal Strengths Assessments 7. Personal Information Gathering: Online Profile, Resumes & Cover Letters, ePortfolios, References 8. The Interview Process – Preparation, Attending and Post Interview 9. Understanding the Workplace: Laws, Rights & Expectations 10. Adjustment to the Workplace Culture 11. Business Etiquette
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.