Hospitality Management
Level 1 Foundation Diploma in Hospitality
Unit 2 Why the hospitality industry is important Guided Learning Hours: 30 (25 for teaching and learning activities, 5 for assessment activities)
Unit aims
The wider hospitality industry and the seven industries within it, provide a stimulating and challenging world for you to study and work in. Through this unit, you will learn how the everyday lives of people are affected by the important contribution the hospitality industry makes to the UK economy and the local community you live in. You will discover how the world of tourism can affect the hospitality industry, as well as the impact that factors such as major events or natural disasters can have. This unit will include plenty of opportunities for you to visit real hospitality establishments and businesses to build your knowledge and understanding of the industry. During these visits and other learning opportunities, you will also have an opportunity to talk to industry specialists about the hospitality industry and the jobs they do within it.
Assessment Method
This unit is internally assessed.
The assessment for this unit involves planning and reviewing activities to demonstrate the learner’s knowledge and skills. Learners will be expected to take responsibility for their own role and adapt behaviour accordingly. For further information about the requirements for this unit, including controls teachers must refer to the ‘Internal Assessment Specification’. EDI have produced sample assessment material to further specify the requirements for centres.
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Learning Outcome
Learners will:
1 Understand the importance of the hospitality industry
Assessment Criteria
Taught Content
Learners can: 1.1 Describe the levels of hospitality revenue and employment locally and nationally. 1.2 Compare the importance of different hospitality establishments to the local community. 1.3 Describe job roles in the local area which are based in the hospitality
Unit 2 Why the hospitality industry is important Guided Learning Hours: 30 (25 for teaching and learning activities, 5 for assessment activities)
Unit aims
The wider hospitality industry and the seven industries within it, provide a stimulating and challenging world for you to study and work in. Through this unit, you will learn how the everyday lives of people are affected by the important contribution the hospitality industry makes to the UK economy and the local community you live in. You will discover how the world of tourism can affect the hospitality industry, as well as the impact that factors such as major events or natural disasters can have. This unit will include plenty of opportunities for you to visit real hospitality establishments and businesses to build your knowledge and understanding of the industry. During these visits and other learning opportunities, you will also have an opportunity to talk to industry specialists about the hospitality industry and the jobs they do within it.
Assessment Method
This unit is internally assessed.
The assessment for this unit involves planning and reviewing activities to demonstrate the learner’s knowledge and skills. Learners will be expected to take responsibility for their own role and adapt behaviour accordingly. For further information about the requirements for this unit, including controls teachers must refer to the ‘Internal Assessment Specification’. EDI have produced sample assessment material to further specify the requirements for centres.
1
Learning Outcome
Learners will:
1 Understand the importance of the hospitality industry
Assessment Criteria
Taught Content
Learners can: 1.1 Describe the levels of hospitality revenue and employment locally and nationally. 1.2 Compare the importance of different hospitality establishments to the local community. 1.3 Describe job roles in the local area which are based in the hospitality