iCQ
    Level 2
    QN: 600/4151/1
    Curriculum Active

    iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Front of House Reception)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iCQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 161 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    iCQ
    Syllabus Units
    14 Units
    Guided Hours
    161 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Arrival of Customers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the procedures for checking in customers
    • Know the documentation for checking in customers
    2

    Dealing with Bookings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of effective communication when dealing with bookings
    • Understand how to deal effectively with booking enquiries
    • Understand how to process bookings
    3

    Dealing with Payments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to set up a payment point
    • Know how to operate a payment point
    • Know the problems that may occur at the payment point
    4

    Departure of Customers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare and maintain customer accounts
    • Know how to deal with the departure of customers
    5

    Effective Teamwork

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to organise their own work
    • Know how to support the work of a team
    • Know how to contribute to their own learning and development
    6

    Giving Customers a Positive Impression

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to establish positive relationships with customers
    • Understand why organisations have standards and procedures
    • Know how to communicate information to customers
    7

    Handle Mail and Book External Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the level of responsibility required when handling mail and messages
    • Know the roles associated with handling mail and messages
    • Understand the roles associated with booking external services for guests
    8

    Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality Leisure Travel and Tourism

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance to the organisation in providing excellent customer service in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries
    • Understand the role of the individual in delivering customer service in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries
    • Understand the importance of customers’ needs and expectations in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries
    9

    Principles of Maintaining Customer Service Through Effective Handover

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about responsibilities in a customer service team
    • Know how to follow up customer service actions
    • Know how to maintain customer service through effective handover
    10

    Principles of Promoting Additional Services or Products to Customers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of promoting additional services or products that are available
    • Know how to promote additional services or products to customers to benefit organisations and its customers
    11

    Principles of Resolving Customer Service Problems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about customer service problems
    • Know how to re
    • solve customer service problems
    12

    Principles of Storing and Retrieving Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to process information following relevant procedures and legislation
    • Know how to retrieve information following relevant procedures and legislation
    13

    Reception Communication Procedures in the Hospitality Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to communicate when working on Reception
    • Know the correct procedures for recording and passing on messages
    14

    Safe, Hygienic and Secure Working Environments in Hospitality

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know their personal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, 2
    • Know why it is important to work in a safe and hygienic way, 3
    • Know about hazards and safety in the workplace

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/4151/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    iCQ
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2011