PIC Level 4 – Higher National Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Higher National Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management focuses on the practical management aspects of the tourism management. This qualification empowers students with essential managerial skills, knowledge and understanding. The overall aim of this qualification is to equip students with appropriate and adequate knowledge through the lenses of management principles, to grow faster in their careers in hospitality and tourism.
Higher National certificate in Hospitality and Tourism qualification consists of 8 mandatory units and on the job training for a combined total of 120 academic credits. This curriculum is defined as being the number of credits that may be awarded to a learner for the successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a unit. One credit is equal to 10 hours of National Learning Hours.
| 1st Semester | ||
| PIC/CHT/4001 | Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism in Sri Lanka | 15 |
| PIC/CHT/4002 | Visitor Attraction Management System | 15 |
| PIC/CHT/4003 | Personal and Professional Development | 15 |
| PIC/CHT/4004 | Incoming and Domestic Tourism and Foreigners | 15 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| PIC/CHT/4005 | Travel and Tourism Entrepreneurs | 15 |
| PIC/CHT/4006 | Sustainable tourism and destination development | 15 |
| PIC/CHT/4007 | Research Project | 15 |
| PIC/CHT/4008 | Resort Management & On the job training | 15 |
This is a stand-alone qualification, but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the followings:
General Certificate Educational (G.C.E) Advanced Level qualification with 3 passes or any qualification which is at Level 3 or foundation diploma course and General Certificate Educational (G.C.E) Ordinary level qualification or equivalent qualification with 06 subject’s passes.
This certificate qualification is expected to be provided minimum of 08 months for full-time study. PiC should make sure the time management and hours of program are covered as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered in person, virtual platform, through lectures and tutorial assignments including 04 months or 400 hours of on the job training is required.