As one of the leading awarding bodies in Tourism and Hospitality, CTH is pleased to announce completion of the agreement to develop a series of qualifications in Restaurant and Catering Management, in partnership with Docklands Academy London. This partnership enables recent graduates and school leavers to gain invaluable experience in restaurant management in partnership with over 30 restaurants in the UK.

CTH's General Manager stated:
"This development is directly in line with Government's agenda to enhance job prospects for the young. As one of the largest awarding bodies, CTH is delighted to partner in the development of these qualifications and enhance the employability of our graduates"

Ozgur Heval Cinar, Principal/Director of Docklands Academy London stated:
"Dockland Academy, London (and Simply Alliance Limited) is delighted to partner with CTH to develop these qualifications, that will not only enhance the employability of our graduates, but will provide them invaluable exposure in restaurant and catering management"

Based in the heart of Canary Warf, Docklands Academy London is a high quality educational provider in London and is licensed by authorities in England and Wales to provide further and higher education to international and home students.

Docklands Academy London's qualifications are focussed on:

• The development of 'transferable skills' that enhance students' professional development
• Careers services and a vast range of extracurricular activities that enhance career prospects
• Teaching that encourages independent critical thinking and the enhancement of knowledge
• Excellent facilities and dedicated support that meets practical and personal needs of students
• An interactive, rich, personalised learning environment that puts students at the heart of the learning experience
• A broad, multicultural community and a commitment to high standards of equality and diversity.

The qualifications that will be developed under this arrangement are as follows:

Proposed course modules:

1. Managing Restaurant and Catering Facilities
2. Food & Beverage Management
3. Human Resource Management
4. Financial Aspects of a Hospitality & Tourism Business
5. Restaurant and Catering Management in Practice

Proposed course modules:

1. Business & Marketing Strategy for Restaurant and Catering Managers
2. Decision Making for Restaurant and Catering Managers
3. Procurement for Restaurant and Catering Managers
4. Dissertation/Project

Proposed course modules:

1. Hospitality & Tourism Strategic Planning
2. Research Methods for Hospitality & Tourism Managers
3. Managing and Leading Across Cultures
4. Contemporary Issues in Restaurant and Catering Management

Integral to these qualifications are the wider industry participation. For example, over 30 restaurants within Simply Alliance Limited have agreed to provide work placements and internships to students and offer full time careers for graduates of these qualifications.

For further details, please contact:


Docklands Academy London
www.docklandsacademy.co.uk
11 Selsdon Way,
City Harbour,
London, E14 9GL
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 207 515 9695
Fax +44 (0) 207 515 5588
Email: info@docklandsacademy.co.uk