CTH Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality

Students will be able to gain access to the first year of selected university degrees, or to any of the Level 4 CTH Diploma programmes. It is also a free-standing qualification for those who wish to enter employment at team member level.

Course Objective
Course Objective
Students will be able to gain access to the first year of selected university degrees, or to any of the Level 4 CTH Diploma programmes. It is also a free-standing qualification for those who wish to enter employment at team member level.
Course Outcome
The course combines practical career-based elements with a number of essential underpinning management disciplines that will be invaluable as the individual’s career progresses. The course is therefore an ideal preparation for immediate employment in the sector.
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Course Outcome
Duration of Study
12 Months (6 Months Academic + 6 Months Industrial Attachment)
Modules
  • Essentials of Human Resources and Business Computing in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Essentials of Marketing and Customer Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Industrial Attachment - Essentials of Tourism and Hospitality Operations
Mode of Teaching
Classroom-based (inclusive of the following – face-to-face classroom lectures, peer interactions, individual assignments, case studies, group study and in-class exercises) and Industrial attachment
Teacher Student Ratio
1: 90
Medium of Instruction
English
Format
Full-time
Industrial Attachment
The Industrial Attachment provides students the opportunity to undergo 6 months internship in the hospitality or tourism industry. Typical establishments range from small businesses such as restaurants, boutique hotels and travel agencies through to large, globally recognized hotel chains. Students will be able to apply their academic learning via hands-on learning in real life scenarios. The Industrial Attachment forms a critical part of the overall assessment. Students are expected to complete their work-based assessment during this 6 month period. A training work permit is required to undertake the Industrial Attachment. The application for training work permit is subject to approval by the Ministry of Manpower. Students who do are unable to secure the training work pass will have to successfully complete and submit assignments for the modules under IA.
Graduation Requirements
Students will be awarded the CTH Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality by CTH, if they achieve at least a Pass grade in all modules of the examination.
Required Documents
  • Application Form
  • Passport Photocopy of Applicant
  • Certified Copy of Highest Qualification Certificates and Transcripts
  • 2 Passport Size Photograph
  • CV (For Mature Candidates)
Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements
  • Minimum 17 years old at time of registration; and
  • Minimum (C6) in English ‘O’ Levels or equivalent; or
  • Pass in English Proficiency Test;or
  • CTH Level 2 Diploma; and
  • Minimum 3 GCE O Level credits (minimum C6 in any 3 subjects) or NITEC (in any field) or regional equivalent
For Mature Candidates
  • Are 30 years and above at the time of registration; and
  • Have at least 8 years of verifiable working experience; and
  • Provide a detailed resume with contact details of past and present employers
All applications are subject to the College's assessment of eligibility for entry into the programme.
COURSE FEES PRICE ($SGD)
Course Registration Fee 100
Tuition Fee 3,655
Course Material Fees 475
Medical Insurance 120
Student Pass Application and Issuance Fee 180
Fee Protection Scheme 200
(A) Total Course Fees Payable 4,730
CTH Examination Fee 570
Institution Registration Fee 50
(B) Total Institution Fee + Exam (CTH) 620
Total Course Fees Payable + (Total Institution Fee + Exam) = (A) + (B) 5,350
GST 9% 481.50
Total Course Fees Payable = (A) + (B) + GST9% 5,831.50

(Prices above are inclusive of GST)

MISCELLANEOUS FEES PRICE ($SGD)
Student Pass Renewal Processing Fees 275
College Application Fees (Non-refundable) 350
Medical Check-Up 55
Re-Mark Examination Fee / Certificate Reprint 164
Re-Examination Fee / Late Entry Exam Fee (per module) 109
Graduation Fee (Local) Up to 540
Late Payment Fee (per month) 109
Request for Hard Copy of e-Transcript / e-Certificate 55
Certificate Courier Fee (Certificate + Transcript) 71
College Uniform 21.80

(Price above are inclusive of GST)
*The fee will revised from time to time without prior notice