University College Birmingham - 6th November 2009
For further information, contact Jerry Hartley: J.Hartley@ucb.ac.uk
Programme for the event:
10.30-11.00: The structure of all Diplomas: Principal Learning, Generic Learning and ASL (Heather Taylor, People 1st).
11.00-11.30: The content of the Diploma in Hospitality (John Fenby, Manchester Metropolitan University).
11.30-11.45: Tea/Coffee.
11.45-12.00: The 'value' of each level of Diploma In Hospitality, how the Diploma equates with traditional qualifications for HE
entry (John Fenby).
12.00-1.00: How the Diploma in Hospitality is being implemented: the concept of consortia and the benefits and drawbacks of the consortia approach (Geoff Booth, Westminster College and Mike Turner, University of Plymouth).
1.00-1.30: Buffet Lunch.
1.30-2.00: Diploma in Hospitality assessment instruments (Geoff Booth).
2.00-2.30: The actuality of student uptake of the Diploma in Hospitality across England (John Fenby)
2.30-3.15: Tea/coffee.
3.15.3.45: Future Diploma in Hospitality issues for Higher Education Institutions (John Fenby).
3.45: Close