Tourism and Hospitality
Want to help make someone’s dream trip extra special? The Tourism and Hospitality program at Eastern College prepares students to work with the thousands of tourists that pass through our region annually. After covering the basics of the tourism industry, upgrading computer skills, and obtaining five industry specific certificates, you’ll explore the hospitality business in-depth including accommodations, food and beverage, accounting, conference planning, and client relations for a well-rounded introduction on what it takes to make your customers’ visits unforgettable.
Program Length: 48 Weeks
Campus Locations: Halifax
Testimonial
After travelling for a year straight out of high school, I knew I wanted to choose a career in the travel industry. Eastern College had an awesome Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program that I decided to enroll in. Since completing the program, I now get up every day to go to a job that I love!<
Course Highlights
Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council Service Excellence Certificates:
- Service Excellence in the Global Village
- SuperHost Atlantic – Expect Excellence
- Basics.fst Food Safety
- Serve Right – It’s Just Good Business Responsible Beverage Service
- Tourism WHMIS
emerit National Certificate:
- Tourism Essentials
emerit National Occupational Knowledge Certificate (one of):
- Food and Beverage Server
- Front Desk Agent
Student Success Strategies
Software Lab
Introduction to the Tourism Industry
Tourism Economics and Marketing
Tourism Law
Tourism WHMIS
Office Systems
Sales and Service
Provincial Tourism
Accommodation, Food and Beverage Services
Professionalism in Hospitality Services
Technology in Hospitality Services
Hospitality Accounting
Rooms Division
Housekeeping
Meetings and Conferences
Food and Beverage Operations
Dining, Banquet and Room Service
Beverage Service Management
Sales and Services
Hospitality Marketing
Career Planning and Preparation Part I
Career Planning and Preparation Part II
Field Placement
Potential Careers
- Tour Guide
- Front Desk Agent
- Food and Beverage Agent
- Reservation Agent
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