(CATTH)
CERTIFICATE OF ADMINISTRATION IN TRAVEL, TOURISM & HOSPITALITY (CATTH) 1. Philosophy
The Certificate in administration in Travel Tourism and Hospitality is designed to develop young Namibians to effectively manage the countries tourism resources to ensure sustained growth of the industry. The course appeals to staff already working in the field and those aspiring to join the industry as employees or operators to its relevance and practical approach. The course prepares students for a role that will ensure adequate human resource to manage the growing tourism industry in Namibia and abroad. The course will give the student the necessary skills to work or operate in a very demanding environment. It will enable graduates to advance to the Higher Certificate in Travel Tourism and Hospitality or gain meaningful employment, start own operation or act as a tourism consultant.
2. Programme Outcomes
By the time the graduate finishes the Certificate of Administration, he/she will be equipped with knowledge, skills and requisite attitude to effectively operate to work in the tourism industry.
3. Objectives (Purpose)
By the end of the course, the student will be expected to appreciate tourism industry and the context in which it operates. To get the student to understand concepts in Travel Tourism and Hospitality. Understand the role of marketing and communication in travel tourism and hospitality. To give students the theory and practice of administration and accounting systems in travel tourism and hospitality. Appreciation of the role of government in managing tourism resources.
4. Enrolment Standards (Admission Requirements):
To be registered for any of the courses, candidates must: Hold HIGCSE senior certificate in four subjects with 1- 4 symbols OR Hold a Grade 12 senior certificate (IGCSE) with a minimum of C symbol in English Language, a pass in Mathematics and a C