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The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM) is the only Government approved premier Institute in Sri Lanka, which was established by the Government in 1964 to train young men and women in the complex eld of Hospitality and Travel Industry. SLITHM is managed by the Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs. Further, in order to facilitate students island-wide, provincial schools have been set up in Anuradhapura, Bandarawela, Pallekelle, Koggala, Ratnapura, Kurunegala and Pasikudah.
DIPLOMA IN HOTEL & CATERING OPERATIONS
Introduction
The 4 Year Management Diploma in Hotel and Catering Operations focuses on both hospitality and hotel management training with opportunity to gain considerable amount of industrial experience. This programme will help you find employment in the hotel industry locally as well as internationally. Qualifications are increasingly sought after in the hospitality and tourism industry and this diploma will put you on the fast-track to a career in junior management level job in the hospitality industry with a view of developing further through higher level educational programs.
Courses at SLITHM begin annually in January and July. There are a limited number of places available at SLITHM and interested students are advised to make their application as early as possible to ensure selection. SLITHM admissions office considers potential students full profile including academic records, students motivation, work experience (if any), extra-curricular activities and any letters of recommendation.
One has to successfully complete all four Certificate Level Modules with experience, together with the Intermediate and Advanced Level Modules of one’s choice of specialization, in order to receive the Management Diploma in Hotel and Catering Operations.
Course Structure
| Certificate Level | Intermediate Level | Advanced Level |
|---|---|---|
| CL/1. Professional Cookery | IL/1. Professional Cookery | AL/1. Professional Cookery |
| CL/2. Food & Beverage Operations | IL/2. Food & Beverage Operations | AL/2. Food & Beverage Operations |
| CL/3. Hotel Housekeeping | IL/3. Hotel Housekeeping | AL/3. Accommodation Operations |
| CL/4. Hotel Reception | IL/4. Hotel Reception |
- Complete above CL/1, CL/2, CL/3, CL/4 – 5 months each
- Complete industry experience
- Complete above IL/1 and AL/1 OR IL/2 and AL/2 OR IL/3 and AL/3 OR IL/4 and AL/3
Application Qualifications
TO ENTER at CERTIFICATE LEVEL
- If entering at Certificate Level
- Craft Level plus 01 year industrial experience qualifies you to gain entry to Certificate Level OR
- GCE (O/L) with 6 subjects in not more than 2 sittings including a ‘Pass’ in Mathematics and English plus 3 ‘Credit Passes’
- Direct applicants from Industry
- Direct applicants from the industry; in lieu of age and the entry qualifications, 2 years’ experience in the area he/she is applying for is necessary
TO ENTER at INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
- Certificate level courses in the related 2 disciplines (or 4 disciplines) one intends to specialize in, with relevant industrial training.
OR - More than 5 years’ experience in the industry at managerial / Supervisory level with G.C.E O/L qualifications.
How to Apply?
Application Forms can be obtained from following link DOWNLOAD or from Registrars’ Office.
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Apprenticeship Courses
Craft Level
Clusters
Front Office
The Front Office management courses at SLITHM are designed to provide students with sound technical and social skills to enable them to perform Hotel front office operations…
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Cookery
If you are passionate about cooking and love to be in the kitchen, then the courses offered at SLITHM in professional cookery will be an ideal foundation for a lucrative career in cooking.
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Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
We all interact with the food and beverage industry, whether it is as staff or as a customer. F & B courses at SLITHM has been designed to give an insight into the industry and the skills required for obtaining employment in Cafes, Hotels, Bars or Restaurants.
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HouseKeeping
The quality of the housekeeping staff’s work and the operation is crucial in shaping a guest’s memories of their stay and cleanliness and presentation of rooms …
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Hotel School Courses
Hotel Management (Short Course)
| Course at QLS | Short Course |
| Endorsement | OHSC |
| Study Method | Online Learning |
| Course Duration | 20 hrs |
| Entry Requirements | There are no particular entry requirements |
| Start Date | Ongoing |
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