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New Zealand Certificate in Hotel Reception

WelTec

Subject area

Food and Hospitality

Qualification

Duration

17 Weeks

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is:
- To provide competent employees for the hotel sector who are able to work as receptionists in a hotel.
- To provide a credential for those employed as receptionists or interested in a career as receptionists, that will enhance their employment opportunities across a range of establishments in the hospitality sector.
- To establish standards of professional practice for experienced receptionists that can provide customers with confidence in the range of receptionist services provided in a hotel.

Graduates will be able to operate under limited supervision as a receptionist in a hotel, including full responsibility for the provision of reception services to guests, and limited responsibility for the performance of others.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic 10 literacy credits at level 1 or above (as specified on the NZQA list) made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing. 10 numeracy credits at level 1 or above (as specified on the NZQA list) Or: Evidence of literacy or numeracy skills equivalent to the above. AND Successful completion of NZ2103 New Zealand Certificate in Accommodation (Level 3) (Portering) and/or (Reception), or A qualification at least equivalent to the above, or Current or recent employment in the hotel reception industry, with a minimum of six months experience English Language (international students only) The minimum requirements are: A minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent. Other Nil.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

17 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings $42,000
Earnings range $34,000 - $52,000
In employment 60%
In further study 19%
On a benefit 5%

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 935 832
Phone: 0800 788 399
Fax: (04) 920 2401
Email: information@weltec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.weltec.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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