OTHM Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Level 4 & 5 units introduce relevant Tourism and Hospitality topics that combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. The qualification will provide learners with the knowledge and skills in the areas of academic and research skills, the tourism and hospitality business environment, the development of the tourism and hospitality industry, services marketing, consumer behaviour, sustainability in tourism and hospitality and event management.

Successful completion of this qualification will support learners progressing to university, and to provide learners with the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the world of work in their chosen sector.

Entry requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

Relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification

GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification

Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience.

Equivalences

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 4 & 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.

Qualification structure

The OTHM Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management of 12 mandatory units for a combined total of 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 1200 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)

Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

Events Management (20 credits)

The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry (20 credits)

Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

Operations Management (20 credits)

Management Accounting (20 credits)

Management of Human Resources (20 credits)

Customer Relationship Management (20 credits)

Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over two academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

Progression

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant OTHM Level 6 Diplomas. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.