Advanced Diploma in Hospitality (Café Management)
Overview
The Advanced Diploma in Hospitality (Café Management) course is designed for learners who wish to develop knowledge and skills required by junior managers and entrepreneurs. Throughout the course, learners will have the opportunity to prepare themselves for a career in the food and beverage industry. Learners will also have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through the 6-month internship.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the course, learners should be able:
Course Duration:
Learners are required to complete 6 modules and a 6-month internship.
- To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business and management.
- To execute junior managerial duties in a full-fledged modern cafe.
- To perform hospitality and food & beverage functions.
- To display soft skills such as communication, creativity, teamwork and work ethic.
- To progress to a relevant bachelor’s degree with advanced standing.
Core Modules
Title: Business Environment (60 hours)
This unit will develop learners’ understanding of the national and global business environment
and the internal and external circumstances in which different organisations operate. Learners
will have the opportunity to examine the challenges faced by hospitality operators.
Title: People in Organisations (60 hours)
This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of those aspects of
organisations that concern and support people. This includes communication practices,
teamwork, remote working and other organisational structures. Learners will have the
opportunity to propose suitable workplace strategies for hospitality organisations.
Title: Financial and Management Accounting Techniques for Managers (60 hours)
This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of fundamental financial and
management accounting techniques used by different organisations.
Title: Communication Skills for Business (60 hours)
This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the communication practices within
organisations and learners are introduced to the different modes and channels of
communication used in organisations. In addition, learners will acquire communication skills
needed in a hospitality environment.
Title: Marketing Mix (60 hours)
This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding and knowledge of the marketing mix. A
learner will develop skills to apply the seven aspects of the marketing mix to businesses.
Learners will get to develop various types of marketing plans for café business.
Title: Entrepreneurship (60 hours)
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of entrepreneurship in business, the
skills and qualities needed by a successful entrepreneur and the roles an entrepreneur plays in
starting and developing businesses. Learners will acquire skills in preparing for a café business
venture.
Title: Customer Relationship Management (60 hours)
This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the scope and importance
of Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Learners will be equipped with skills to deliver
effective CRM in hospitality and café settings.
Title: Corporate Social Responsibility (60 hours)
This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
issues and impacts of CSR policy. Learners will be able to use their knowledge and
understanding to make recommendations for responsible business practice.
Food and Beverage Modules
Title: Pastry & Baking Techniques (60 hours)
This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in designing and producing a variety of
pastries and breads.
Title: Food & Beverage Operations (60 hours)
This unit aims to equip learners with knowledge and practical skills required in a food and
beverage environment. Topics include food and cuisines, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages, table-setting, serving techniques, etc.
On-Job-Training
Title: Industry Attachment
Learners will get to apply the knowledge and skills which they have gained in the classroom in a
real work setting. Learners will be deployed to Food & Beverage positions in the hospitality
Industry for a period of 6 months. Industrial Attachment is a compulsory and integral part of the
course. Should a learner be unable to complete the Industrial Attachment due to circumstances
beyond the control of the college, the learner will be required to complete a Project Work
instead.
Modes & Methods of Delivery
Mode of Delivery : Face-to-face
Duration : 15 months full-time (9 months classroom + 6 months
industry attachment).
The maximum candidature period is 30 months (Full-time)
Class Frequency : 5 days per week x 4 hours per day (full-time)
Total Contact Hours : 600 hours
Attendance : 90% (full-time students)
Assessment Method : Students will be assessed by a variety of assignments
and examinations
Graduation Criteria : Students who have successfully completed the course
by passing every module will be awarded the
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality (Café
Management)
Entry Requirements
International Minimum Age 18 years Academic Qualification 2 GCE ‘A’ Level credits or equivalent Completed 12 years of formal education or equivalent English Proficiency IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Fees
International Students
SGD $7452.00
Miscellaneous Notes
All fees stated are inclusive of 7% GST
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Application Fee of SGD $299.00 is payable This fee is non-refundable under all circumstances
Student can make payment via TT, bank draft or cheque.