OTHM
Level 6
QN: 603/2315/2
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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Organisational Behaviour and Performance
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to analyse the fundamental structure and objectives of an organisation in the tourism and hospitality industry.2.
- Understand the operational context of a tourism or hospitality organisation and how it is affected by its external environment.3.
- Understand the performance of an organisation in relation to its external environment and internal structures.4.
- Understand the functions of leadership and management in a tourism or hospitality organisation.
2
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Organisational Behaviour and Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the interplay between an organisation's internal structure and its strategic objectives in a hospitality context.
- Evaluate the impact of external PESTLE factors on operational decision-making in tourism organisations.
- Assess organisational performance using key performance indicators relevant to the tourism sector.
- Differentiate between leadership styles and their effectiveness in various hospitality settings.
- Examine the role of management in aligning internal resources with external market demands.
- Apply organisational behaviour theories to diagnose performance gaps in a given tourism enterprise.
3
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Researching Tourism and Hospitality Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the methodological challenges posed by seasonality, confidentiality, and cultural diversity in tourism research.
- Design a mixed-methods data collection framework tailored to a specific hospitality management problem.
- Critically appraise sampling strategies and their implications for data validity in service contexts.
- Interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to derive actionable managerial recommendations.
- Select and apply appropriate statistical or thematic analysis techniques to real-world datasets.
- Create professional data visualisations that effectively communicate complex findings to non-specialist stakeholders.
4
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Strategic Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to critically analyse the role of strategic marketing for tourism and hospitality organisations and for tourist destinations.2. Be able to develop strategic marketing plans for tourism and hospitality organisations.3. Be able to evaluate the markets for new tourism and hospitality products and services.4. Be able to research information from a range of academic and industry sources.
5
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Technology in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Critically evaluate the impact of emerging technologies on business models and customer experiences in tourism and hospitality.
- Analyse the functionality and strategic value of management information systems across different hospitality departments.
- Design a digital marketing campaign using contemporary tools and platforms for a tourism enterprise.
- Assess legal and ethical challenges arising from technological change, including data protection and intellectual property.
6
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Tourism and International Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate classical and contemporary theories of international development and their relevance to tourism-led growth strategies.
- Analyse the roles of key international institutions (e.g., UNWTO, World Bank) in shaping tourism policies for developing economies.
- Apply quantitative and qualitative measurements to assess the developmental impact of tourism in selected case countries.
- Critically examine the synergies and tensions between international tourism expansion and sustainable development goals.
7
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Tourism Policy and Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Critically analyse the key concepts and theoretical frameworks underpinning public tourism policy.
- Evaluate the processes and challenges involved in implementing tourism policies at various governmental levels.
- Apply established tourism planning theories to the development of integrated destination strategies.
- Design a comprehensive and sustainable tourism plan for an international destination, incorporating stakeholder perspectives.
8
Researching Tourism and Hospitality Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand challenges to researching management problems in the tourism and hospitality industry.2.
- Be able to design data collection processes for researching management problems in the tourism and hospitality industry.3.
- Be able to interpret data collected for research purposes.4.
- Be able to present complex data in ways that are useful for tourism and hospitality management.
9
Strategic Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to critically analyse the role of strategic marketing for tourism and hospitality organisations and for tourist destinations.2.
- Be able to develop strategic marketing plans for tourism and hospitality organisations.3.
- Be able to evaluate the markets for new tourism and hospitality products and services.4.
- Be able to research information from a range of academic and industry sources.
10
Technology in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of technology on the development and growth of the tourism and hospitality industry.2.
- Understand the use of management information systems across a range of tourism and hospitality organisations.3.
- Understand the digital environment for tourism and hospitality marketing.4.
- Understand the legal implications of technological change in the tourism and hospitality industry.
11
Tourism and International Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate theories of international development.2.
- Understand the role of institutions in the international development context.3.
- Be able to apply measurements of development to countries using tourism for development.4.
- Be able to analyse the relationship between international tourism and sustainable development.
12
Tourism Policy and Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concepts and theories of public policy for tourism.2.
- Understand the implementation of tourism policy.3.
- Understand the theories and concepts of tourism planning.4.
- Be able to create tourism plans that can applied to international tourism destinations.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2315/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2017
- Operational End
- Sept 2027