CTH · Level 2 Extended Diploma
Level 2 Extended Diploma in Cruise Hospitality Services
Prepare for opportunities within the international cruise hospitality sector through a programme focused on hospitality service and industry readiness.
Awarding body
CTH, UK
Length
1 year
Intakes
January · April · August · October
Internship
640 hours
Credits · GLH · TQT
101 · 335 · 1,010
Qualification number
610/7002/6 (Extended Diploma) · 610/7001/4 (Diploma)
Overview
About the programme
Diploma-level programmes designed to provide students with the essential skills for their first job in the cruise or superyacht hospitality sector.
An introduction to the basic skills of the cruise and superyacht hospitality industry — customer service, restaurant services and communication — with theoretical and practical skills, in particular food and beverage and housekeeping.
Graduates are ready for entry-level jobs on board and have a platform to progress to further and higher education.
Progression
Entry-level roles in cruise and superyacht hospitality, or progression to the CTH Level 3 programmes.
Programme structure
Units
8 units · 101 credits · 335 guided learning hours · 1,010 total qualification time.
| Code | Unit | Level | Credits | GLH | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ICSO | Introduction to Cruise Ship Operations | 2 | 4 | 36 | Examination |
| 2ECCS | Excellence in Cruise Customer Service | 2 | 5 | 45 | Examination |
| 2FBSB | Food & Beverage Services on Board | 2 | 5 | 45 | Examination |
| 2ERS | Enhanced Restaurant Service | 2 | 5 | 45 | Examination |
| 2CHK | Cruise Housekeeping | 2 | 5 | 45 | Examination |
| 2SLS | Superyacht Luxury Service | 2 | 5 | 45 | Examination |
| 2CE | Conversation Essentials for Crew Members (French, Spanish or Mandarin) | 1 | 8 | 74 | Speaking & listening test |
| 2PTI | Practical Training Internship (minimum 4 months / 640 hours) | 2 | 64 | — | Journal, internship report and oral examination |
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