Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Supervision
Course code: WD039
What is the Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Supervision course?
The term Hospitality supervision is most commonly associated with the operational or day-to-day activities of hotels. However, hospitality supervision also encompasses other disciplines such as restaurants, conference and event management, contract and industrial catering, entertainments management in nightclubs, live venues and casual dining. The aim of this course is to provide students with a strong foundation in the operational skills and management techniques essential for supervisory and entry-level management positions within the hospitality sector.
Career Opportunities
There are varied career paths open to graduates, which include:
- Hotel Supervisory Operations and Entry-Level Management positions
- Licensed Premises Managers
- Catering and Restaurant Supervisors/Entry-Level Management
- Supervisory or Entry-Level Management positions in Conference and Event coordination
- Entry-level Management positions in Entertainments Management
After appropriate periods of supervisory experience, graduates could expect to progress to more senior management positions and wider variety of career opportunities.
Follow on Study
Year 3 of the BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management (WD091)
Students who do not satisfy the academic entry requirements may apply for progression via a non-standard route having completed a period of relevant industrial experience.
Special Feature of the Course - Hospitality Placement
In year 2 of the course, students are required to complete a placement organised by the college in a hospitality organisation in Ireland or abroad. Students are actively involved in the decision-making process in order that their choice of work experience is appropriate to their career aspirations and interests. This placement allows students to gain real experience of working in a hospitality business. Many students have found a career during hospitality placement.
Past companies who have been involved in the placements include: Four Seasons, Hilton, Westin, Mount Juliet Conrad, Park Hotel Kenmare, Jurys-Doyle, Tower Hotel Group and many more.
Note: Students on this course will be required to provide their own uniforms and equipment for practical classes; the estimated cost is Euro 250.
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Introduction to Management Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Languages Business Communications & Computers Food & Beverage Service Introduction to Financial Accounting |
Management Studies Front Office and Accommodation Languages Information Technology & Communications Food Production Financial Accounting |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Introduction to HRM Operations Management Languages Information Technology & Communications Introduction to Hospitality Law Principles of Marketing |
Hospitality Placement Conference and Event Operations Languages Hospitality Marketing Introduction to Employment Law Accounting |
Course Facts
Course Title: Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Supervision
Course Code: WD039
Course Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 5
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OD3/HD3
For further inforamtion
Course Leader: Ivor O’Donovan BA, M. Ed.
Email: iodonovan@wit.ie or hospitality@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Minimum Points | 180 | 170 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
But don't just take our word...
“My time at WIT was a pleasant and evolving experience, due to the ongoing co-operation, guidance and advice given by my lecturers. The subjects provided me with excellent communication and transferable skills giving me the confidence, knowledge and vision in pursuing a career within the Hospitality Industry”.
Tony Quinlan, Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Operations
