CTH Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism provides learners with a solid introduction to the global hospitality and tourism industry. The programme covers the essential operational, business and customer-service skills required to begin a professional pathway in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and travel organisations. It is awarded by the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH), a globally recognised awarding body.
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Duration
12 months
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Mode
Classroom and Workplace Learning
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Awarding Body
Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH)
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Intake
September (application deadline is August). See our events calendar for more details.
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Location
Constance Hospitality Academy. Mauritius
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Progression Pathways
University Year 1 of Bachelor's degree programmes
Key Course Takeaways
By the end of this programme, learners will be able to:
- Understand the structure and key sectors of the global tourism and hospitality industry.
- Demonstrate basic operational knowledge in hotels, restaurants, and travel-related services.
- Apply introductory customer-service and communication techniques in hospitality settings.
- Understand the fundamentals of marketing and customer relationship management.
- Use basic business computing skills relevant to tourism and hospitality operations.
- Apply simple HR, organisational behaviour, and service principles.
- Recognise industry standards, expectations, and professional ethics.
- Develop essential academic and workplace skills such as presentation, teamwork, and research.
For updated course details visit: CTH Awards website
Why Take This Course
This programme provides a broad foundation for anyone starting their journey in hospitality and tourism. It allows learners to explore different sectors, build confidence in essential service and business skills, and prepare either for further studies or entry-level employment. The CTH qualification is recognised internationally, making it a strong first step into a global industry.
Who should apply
- School leavers looking to enter the hospitality or tourism industry.
- Individuals who want an overview before choosing a specialisation (hotel operations, food & beverage, travel & tourism, etc.).
- Those planning to progress to higher-level hospitality qualifications.
- Anyone seeking an internationally recognised foundation diploma.