OTHM COURSES

The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality (OTHM) is a membership body founded in London in 2001 by a group of specialists from the industry and academia. OTHM provides a programme of professional qualifications that are designed for Student Members to develop progressively the skills and knowledge they will need to help them pursue their careers in Tourism and Hospitality industry.

TLSI is now officially listed as a delivery centre for OTHM courses.

OTHM Qualification Entry Requirements

There are four levels of qualification open to OTHM Student Members

If you are unsure whether your experience and qualifications will equip you to get the best from of a course, please consult TLSI who will advise you.

Students with a lower level of English than required IELTS 6.0 will be given the option of combining their OTHM course with IELTS course.

Qualifications

Introductory Certificate OTHM
The OTHM Introductory Certificate is suitable for Student Members who are at the beginning of their careers. Candidates do not need to have experience of working in the industry at the beginning of the course. However, if students do not have relevant experience, they will be expected to be working in the industry on a part-time basis during the course.

Students must be 18 years or older to enrol.

Pass Mark

Candidates should attain at least 50% in on-line examination to gain the Introductory Certificate.

Progression

On passing the OTHM Introductory Certificate Members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Professional Certificate course.

Professional Certificate OTHM
The OTHM Certificate is suitable for students who have already gained an OTHM Introductory Certificate or who have qualifications at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent. It is also suitable for mature students with at least 5 years’ relevant experience.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by a three-hour written examination.

Progression

On passing the OTHM Professional Certificate Members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Professional Diploma course.
                                
Professional Diploma OTHM
The OTHM Diploma is suitable for people who have passed the OTHM Certificate (or equivalent) or who are already working at supervisory or management level.

Work Experience
Diploma students are expected to either have work experience in the industry or be working part-time in the industry during the course.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by a three-hour written examination.

Progression

On passing the OTHM Professional Diploma Members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Professional Higher Diploma course.

Professional Higher Diploma OTHM
The OTHM Higher Diploma is suitable for people who work in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and who have already gained an OTHM Diploma, or other qualifications at a suitable level. This qualification is appropriate for middle and senior managers.

Work Experience
Higher Diploma students are expected to either have work experience in the industry before joining the course or be working part-time in the industry during the course.

Assessment

Each of modules 1 to 5 is assessed by a three-hour written examination.
Module 6 is assessed by a project.

Progression

On passing the OTHM Higher Diploma Members will be eligible to be considered for various courses in recognised colleges and universities in the UK and around the world.

Relationships with Universities
OTHM has a key relationship with London South Bank University allowing holders of the OTHM Higher Diploma to have direct entry to the final year of London South Bank University's Batchelor's degree programme BA (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality.

Students who have successfully completed the OTHM Higher Diploma and who have two years’ management experience in the Tourism and Hospitality industry are eligible to apply for entry to London South Bank University's MSc programme.

Thames Valley University has also accredited OTHM programmes and now considers applications to their Tourism and Hospitality Degrees and Postgraduate programmes.

OTHM Membership

All individuals who wish to take OTHM qualifications must be members of OTHM. The entry level of membership for the Examination Track is Student Member. Candidates will apply for the OTHM membership through TLSI.

Enrolment dates in 2009:  

Examination dates

June 2009 Examinations:

In January / February 2009 students will only be enrolled for the Introductory Certificate OTHM. The professional Certificate OTHM course will be available later this year (Autumn semester).
This course is available at the following time (Finsbury Park only):  

TIME: 9:00 – 12:10

OTHM + IELTS

The Introductory Certificate Course may also be combined with IELTS course if a candidate’s level of English is not sufficient. This course is available at the following time (Finsbury Park only):

TIME: 9:00 – 12:10

Enrolment

How to apply?

Candidates who are already in UK:

• You can apply online, filling in the attached form, Cilck here.
• You can also print the form out, sign where indicated and send it to TLSI by post.

Candidates applying from overseas:

• Link to Pre-UK application form (applicable to overseas candidates only) Click here.
• Print the form out, sign where indicated and send it to TLSI by post.

(Your photo should be enclosed - 35mm X 45mm).

Address:

TLSI
67 - 83 Seven Sisters Road
London
N7 6BU - UK

Contact us

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