About the Diplomas
Diplomas are new qualifications that will provide an exciting, stretching and relevant programme of learning for all young people. Each Diploma has pathways offering learners a wide range of options and accommodating a wide range of aspirations. Diplomas are being designed to appeal to:
- The most capable students preparing for the most demanding university courses,
- Students who will engage better with the innovative Diploma approach than with the existing provision,
- Students preparing for employment or work-based learning.
The Diploma in Hospitality has been developed as part of the new suite of Diplomas being introduced into schools from September 2008. The Diploma in Hospitality will be taught in schools and colleges from September 2009. The 17 Diplomas being introduced in four phases include:
Phase 1 Diplomas for first teaching from September 2008:
- creative and media
- construction and the built environment
- engineering
- IT
- society, health and development
Phase 2 Diplomas for first teaching from September 2009:
- business, administration and finance
- environmental and land-based studies
- hair and beauty studies
- hospitality
- manufacturing and product design
Phase 3 Diplomas for first teaching from September 2010:
- public services
- retail business
- sport and active leisure
- travel and tourism
Phase 4 Diplomas for first teaching from September 2011:
- humanities
- languages
- science