Ladies’ College to launch BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality

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Opening a new dimension in further education, Ladies’ College will launch the Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality as a parallel option to the Advanced Level qualifications. This launch event is to take place on 6 May at 5 p.m. at the Ladies’ College Hall. Parents and students attending the launch day will receive valuable information from representatives of Edexcel (UK/Sri Lanka), acclaimed universities and hotel schools (local and overseas), the Cinnamon Group of Hotels and Ladies’ College. Commencing on 1 June, the Extended Diploma is equivalent to Edexcel’s GCE Advanced Level and IAL qualifications, offering practical, hands-on learning. Students completing the Diploma in Hospitality whilst gaining a focused academic program, will in addition acquire valuable work experience in reputed five star hotels during the course. Students opting for the Extended Diploma will receive a solid grounding on topics such as the Hospitality Industry, Principles of Supervising, Leisure, Travel and Tourism, Customer Service and Financial Control in Hospitality among other vital subjects. The Level 3 Extended Diploma combines the best of Edexcel’s academic and BTEC’s vocational qualifications. It aims to create well-rounded students who are equipped with the key skills needed for success in the current career market. Those who successfully complete the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma will also be exempt from the first year of the Hospitality Degrees offered by a few selected universities. Students who wish to obtain the Extended Diploma qualification need to possess five Ordinary Level passes which should include a credit pass in English. Founded in 1900, Ladies’ College has a long tradition of empowering girls of all races and creeds through education. This encompasses not just academic and extracurricular areas, but also includes spiritual awareness, social responsibility and independence of thought. Though this institution is known for its deep rooted traditions, it is mindful that to adapt to an ever changing world it needs to equip students with new and varied opportunities of learning. BTEC qualifications by Pearson Edexcel are suitable for a wide range of learners, built to accommodate the needs of employers, while allowing progression for university. Pearson Edexcel is UK’s largest awarding body offering academic, vocational and work-based learning qualifications.