University of Bradford:
Undergraduate Programme Specification
UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
School of Lifelong Learning and Development
Programme/course title: FdA Hospitality Management
Awarding institution:
University of Bradford
Teaching institution:
Craven College
Final award:
FdA Hospitality Management
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level 5]
Programme title:
FdA Hospitality Management
Programme approved /
accredited by:
University of Bradford
Duration:
3 years PT
UCAS code:
N/A
Subject benchmark
statement:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/reviews/foundationdegree/
benchmark/fdqb.asp
Date produced:
March 2010
Last updated :
August 2011
Introduction
The FdA Hospitality Management has been developed with the support of employers
in the hospitality sector to meet workforce development needs. The college has
close working relationships with public and private organisations to develop a range
of education and training courses. Close working relationships have been formed
with several hospitality providers including Intercontinental Hotels, The Coniston
Hotel near Skipton, Herriots Hotel – Skipton and many other local establishments.
This foundation degree is designed to meet the higher level skill and knowledge
needs of the UK hospitality sector, and is relevant to all local areas including North
and West Yorkshire and East Lancashire.
Programme Aims
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To provide the UK hospitality workforce with a higher level qualification which
supports the drive for improved quality within hospitality & tourism
To enhance employability and career progression within the hospitality
industry
To contribute to economic stability and growth of the region
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Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
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View own and others’ roles and work within the changing contexts of the
hospitality sector
Outline the legal, social and economic responsibilities which affect
practitioners and organisations relevant to the Hospitality industry
Demonstrate specialist subject knowledge and knowledge of operational
practices relevant to the Hospitality Industry
Describe the nature and functions of employment and organisations within the
hospitality sector in terms of customer needs and employment objectives
Identify and evaluate processes used and products created within the
Hospitality industry and impact on change within the sector’s employment and
organisations
Subject Specialist
 Describe and comment on tasks and functions within the Hospitality industry.
 Apply different approaches to the resolution of specific concerns and problems in
the Hospitality industry
 Select and apply techniques and methods of practice associated with Hospitality
industry
 Analyse and evaluate systems to improve effectiveness and efficiency within the
Hospitality industry
 Demonstrate specialist knowledge, understanding and skills required to practice in
the Hospitality industry
Personal Transferable Skills
 Take responsibility for own learning and professional development
 Demonstrate study skills, self criticism and reflection in relation to learning
 Collect, interpret and use written and visual information relevant to Hospitality
Industry.
 Communicate in a clear and effective manner on limited and well-defined topics
 Demonstrate a range of key skills including communication, application of number,
ICT and team working in the context of solving hospitality related problems
 Present, interpret and evaluate simple quantitative and qualitative data
 Demonstrate evaluation and judgement in relation to own and others’ decisions at
work
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Curriculum
Stage 1 / Level 4
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Year
Sem
Core
20
4
1
1
Scheme
Core
20
4
1
1
Core
20
4
1
2
Scheme
Core
20
4
1
2
Food Hygiene and Health &
Safety
Core
20
4
2
1
Hospitality Management
Practices & Principles
Core
20
4
2
1
Type
Credits
Level
Year
Sem
Scheme
Core
20
5
2
2
Marketing
Core
20
5
2
2
Conference and Banqueting
Events Management
Core
20
5
3
1
Human Resource Management
Core
20
5
3
1
Scheme
Core
20
5
3
2
Core
20
5
3
2
Menu Development & Costing
Personal and Professional
Development
Food & Beverage Technical Skills
Work Based Learning 1
Stage 2 / Level 5
Module
Code
Module Title
Work Based Learning 2
Work Based Learning 3
On-Licensed Trade Management
See Appendix 1: Curriculum Map
The curriculum may change, subject to the University's course approval, monitoring
and review procedures.
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Title of named top-up award (progression route)
BA (Hons) Service Sector: Travel & Tourism Management
Teaching and Assessment Strategies
Teaching and learning strategies are taken from a wide range and are appropriate to
the nature of the student profile. Strategies may include: lectures, seminars, tutorials,
workshops, industry visits, use of exemplars and case studies, visiting speakers,
independent student reading and research, practical sessions, presentations,
directed reading, problem-solving, use of VLEs, workshops.
The mode of assessment is designed to match the individual module learning
outcomes. A variety of assessment methods are used including: business reports,
oral presentations, practical skills assessments, case studies, development plans,
business plans, portfolios, research reports, summary reports, e-portfolio, industry
documentation (e.g. health & safety audits), role plays, examinations.
See Appendix 2: Assessment Map
See Appendix 3: Teaching Map
Assessment Regulations
Craven College’s HE Scheme assures consistency and rigour in marking through
internal and external moderation or verification as appropriate. Consistency and
parity is achieved through the definition of the forms of assessment and a
requirement for each programme to adopt a range of assessment methods.
Assessment is governed by a structure which is rigorous and transparent. Module
assessments are reported through the Route Examination Committee attended by
University of Bradford representative/s. Student progression recommendations are
made at the Scheme Board of Examiners and ratified by the University of Bradford.
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Extract from the Craven College HE Scheme, p11: Figure 4. HE Scheme Board
of Examiners Flowchart
Internally
moderated or
verified marks
from Route
Programmes
Internally
moderated or
verified marks
from Route
Programmes
Work examined by External Examiner
Route Examination Committees
Professional and Management Studies
Arts and Community Services
Business Management and IT
Art, Design and Media
Catering and Hospitality
Hair and Beauty
Education and Training
Community Studies
Travel and Tourism
Sport, Outdoor and Public Services
Centre for Construction and Heritage Skills
Rural and Equine Studies
Scheme Board of Examiners
Mitigation
Decides or Recommends student Progression,
Awards and Reassessment
Where appropriate, partner university make
decisions on Progression, Awards and
Reassessment
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Admission Requirements
The admission of any applicant to a programme of study (course) is based on the
academic judgement that the applicant has a reasonable expectation of being able
to:
 fulfil the aims and outcomes of the course and
 achieve the standard of the course
Merit and Ability: To ensure that students are recruited on the basis of their relevant
merits and abilities, admission and selection criteria and procedures will be
monitored and reviewed by the Scheme Committee.
Equal Opportunities: The Scheme will offer equal opportunities for access to its
programmes and in line with college policy, the admissions procedures will operate
so as to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged on the basis of race, gender,
sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, colour, age, marital status, disability,
social class, political or religious belief and activities, unless those activities are
contrary to the policies of the College.
Widening Participation: The College actively seeks to widen access by attracting
students who may lack formal qualifications because of lack of opportunities in
earlier life, or because they have been disadvantaged due to gender, race or
disability. The Scheme supports this objective.
Information for applicants: The admissions policy and criteria for admission to a
programme will be detailed in all published and promotional literature: HE
Prospectus, college website, course leaflets.
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Students without the necessary qualifications but with relevant work
experience (see below) in either food production or food and
beverage/accommodation service are encouraged to apply. We may also ask
you to undertake a pre-study programme by traditional or distance learning to
assess your ability to study at Foundation Degree level
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Level 3 qualifications (NVQ level 3; BTEC National Diploma, Certificate,
Award; A level’s or equivalent)to 120 UCAS points
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Students with relevant HNC may be able to transfer credit in certain modules
on the Foundation Degree
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GCSE English Language or equivalent, Mathematics (grade C or above)
Entry onto a programme is normally at the beginning of (NQF) level 4 except where
applicants may be eligible for admission on the basis of prior certificated and/or
experiential learning i.e. APL and/or APEL. Normally applicants will not be admitted
to a point more than half way through a level of the proposed programme of study.
The importation of credit is up to 50% of the balance of the award. The College’s
Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy and Procedures will be applied in all cases and
in discussion with the partner University Liaison Representative where appropriate.
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Learning Resources
Curriculum Resources
The two principal campuses of Craven College are in Skipton town centre and at
Aireville on the outskirts of the town. The Aireville Campus is the principal campus
for teaching the curriculum for students aged 16 to 18. As a response to changes in
land-use and farming practices Craven College, supported by Yorkshire Forward and
the LSC, has joined forces with Skipton Auction Mart to provide a rural studies
learning facility, including an engineering workshop (rural mechanics), a commercial
horticultural unit and an equestrian centre. At Leeds Bradford International Airport
the College, in partnership with Yorkshire Forward, LBIA and the private sector, has
created The Aviation Academy. This purpose-built education and training centre has
CoVE status, in partnership with North Nottinghamshire and Doncaster Colleges,
and is producing future employees with the skills and knowledge required for one of
the fastest growing industries in the world. A second major development recently has
been a new Centre for Construction and Heritage Studies, built to serve the
increasing demand for a skilled workforce.
Tyro Training is the commercial training division of Craven College, based in
Skipton, serving a range of employment sectors, both locally and further afield with
around 5500 clients a year.
Learning Resources
There are two main Learning Resource Centres and smaller focussed facilities, on
each of the teaching sites, which hold the relevant resources and materials for
further and higher education courses located on that site. Higher level students are
supported by the provision of recommended texts, and further subject book stock
plus access to study skills materials, research texts and packages, electronic
information sources, including CD Roms, Athens, the College intranet, Internet and
databases specific to course requirements. Quiet study areas are available.
Students receive a specific higher education induction to the Learning Resource
Centre and subsequent use is supported through self-help guides, Learning
Resource Centre/HE VLE/Course intranet sites and staff.
The College has a Moodle VLE (Virtual Learning Environment), extensively
customised to Craven College. Staff are trained to use this facility to:
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Enhance their teaching
Facilitate independent learning
Track student progress
Provide assessments
Provide resources to support learning and assessment
Facilitate peer and tutor discussion forums
Computer/IT Equipment, Systems and Software
The College has IT facilities based on IBM compatible computers. All computing
workstations are Pentium based PC’s operating Windows XP. All machines are
fitted with CD Rom’s which allow access to specialist information and all are
connected to professional laser printing facilities. Both students and staff have free
access to Internet and e-mail. All staff have access to office based networked PC’s
and special IT facilities are available for students with disability. The College has
provision for access to Athens. The College’s Technology policy is to integrate on-
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line learning into all programmes which will be particularly effective with HE students.
. IT Technicians are available to those students experiencing technical difficulties.
Student Support and Guidance
Learning Support
In order to provide a supportive learning environment, a wide range of academic and
pastoral support will be made available to students. Information on support is
available direct from Craven College via your Course Team Leader. The University
of Bradford also has a disability service which you may access at
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/disab/
The precise form of support available to students registered on the Scheme's
courses will be set out in the individual route and course documents, but will include
the following:
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Information on admission and induction arrangements;
Information regarding Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA);
academic guidance and tutorial support;
pastoral and welfare support;
careers information and guidance.
All students will attend college at the beginning of their programme of study for
Induction and to be familiarised with the course and its requirements. They will also
experience a range of icebreaker and introduction techniques to forge group
cohesion. Following this, students will normally attend the college according to the
course timetable. The exact structure of each programme will be developed by
course teams to remove barriers for entry and facilitate maximum participation.
Staff associated with the programmes will negotiate and provide individual support
through individual tutorials, meetings or other contact, which could also be carried
out electronically.
Personal progress files will form an integrated part of the curriculum.
Students will set up e-mail accounts and access will be provided to enable them to
draw upon all the on-line resources. It is also anticipated that the use of on-line
learning will be developed along with the course to provide a range of on-line
facilities including a web chat room for students, primarily through their course VLEs.
Students will receive guidance with regard to progression to Level 6 study.
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Information to Students
Students will be provided with (electronically via the VLE or in hard copy) a Course
Handbook by their respective Course Team Leader, describing the educational
experience specific to the programme for which they are registered. Each Course
Handbook will include information on the following:
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Overview of the programme, including module specifications
Staff and student roles and responsibilities
Assessment and re-assessment arrangements
Assignment submission procedures
Assignment and examination schedule
The processes for feedback on student performance
The return of assessed work to students
Process for the submission of extenuating circumstances
Appeal processes
Rules regarding plagiarism and other forms of unfair practice
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University policies and initiatives
Ecoversity:
Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles
of sustainable development into decision-making, learning and teaching, research
activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. The University does
not claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but we aspire to become a
leading University in this area. The facilities created for teaching and learning,
including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly
reflect our commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation
in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in programme specifications
is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of thinking in programme development,
delivery, monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity
Craven College completely agrees with and fully supports the University of Bradford
initiative and is developing a Sustainability Strategy to be introduced in September
2010.
Further Information:
For further information, please check Craven College’s HE Directory or Central
Admissions.
Central Admissions (HE)
Craven College
High Street
Skipton
BD23 1JY
+44 (0)1756 791411
http://www.craven-college
The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the
University's regulations and course approval, monitoring and review
procedures.
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