Practical Level

Profile

• Is to be fulfilled after the first year by Bachelor students.
  Except for IFT (International Fast Track) students.
• Is an operational placement;
• Must be at a four or five star hotel;
• Duration 19 weeks;
• Preferably in two subdivisions of one department;
• Is mainly fulfilled in Europe;
• Can be fulfilled outside of Europe; 

 
Goals of the Practical Placements

The primary goal is to obtain practical experience at operational and implemental level. The student, with the knowledge gained in his first year in Food & Beverage and/or Rooms Division can work in services, in the kitchen, at the reception, in housekeeping and other divisions such as stewarding or as stock manager. This experience gives the student a greater insight into the operational processes at implemental level, which is a basis necessity for the course and, at the same time, provides invaluable experience for a professional who is just embarking on a career.

At the end of the placement, the student is able to:

• Describe and analyse the company per management field;
• Describe, analyse and perform the tasks involved in the main operational processes in the divisions where the  student has worked;
• Describe his own learning experiences and possibilities, both professionally and socially;
• Maintain good relations with guests, colleagues, supervisors and, if applicable, subordinates.

Requirements Practical Placement

• The company must be a four or five star hotel with a minimum of 60 rooms, where students are confronted with demanding guests and a large variety of departments.
• Most (approx. 85%) of the Practical Placements take place in Europe.
• The hotel offers a placement programme. This programme is created prior to the placement and meets the following criteria:
  • a working period of 19 weeks
  • the placement should, if possible, be carried out in two different departments.
• The company will assign a mentor. This individual guides the student during his placement and fills in the assessment forms with the student.
• Before the placement an agreement is made between the school, the student and the company with regard to remuneration for his tasks.
• The company adheres to the legal work and rest times as set by the country.