National Certificate III in Guesthouse Operations

6 Months
MNQF Level 3

Purpose of the qualification 

This qualification addresses performance outcomes with details on skills and knowledge required to effectively participate in implementing various tasks related to smooth and effective operation of Guest Houses. The qualification comes at a time when Guest House industry is expanding significantly across the Maldives. The standard presented here will stimulate local youth to take up growing employment opportunities from Guest Houses located all over the Maldives. The Occupational Standard is aimed at elevating service quality across Guest Houses through developing skilled manpower.

Description of the Occupation

Staff working at the areas of Guest House Operations play an important role in facilitating and elevating service provided from Guest Houses. Referred staff will work with the arriving guests and will be working in the Guest House in engaging in diverse set of activities such cleaning, room making, serving breakfast to guests, bed making, etc. Referred occupations is preferred to have diverse set of skills to ensure minimal staff is employed by the Guest House owners. 

MODULES

01 Develop tourism industry knowledge TOUCM01V2/20

02 Apply work ethics and professionalism TOUCM02V1/20

03 Follow health, safety and security procedures TOUCM03V2/20

04 Practice effective workplace communication TOUCM04V2/20

05 Provide effective customer care TOUCM05V2/20

06 Perform basic computer operations TOUCM06V2/20

07 Provide first aid TOUCM07V2/20

08 Respond to fire TOUCM08V1/20

09 Clean guest house and its equipment TOUS07CR09V1/20

10 Prepare Rooms for Guests TOUS07CR10V1/20

11 Respond to guest inquiries and complaints TOUS07CR11V1/20

12 Receive & Process Reservations TOUS07CR12V1/20

13 Manage Financial Operations TOUS07CR13V1/20

14 Perform arrival and departure services TOUS07CR14V1/20

15 Organize excursions and site seeing trips TOUS07CR15V1/20

16 Undertake basic of food and beverage services TOUS07CR16V1/20

17 Perform Guesthouse office administration Procedures TOUS07CR17V1/20

18 Maintain guesthouse premises TOUS07CR18V1/20

19 Provide information related to History of Maldives and its culture TOUS07CR19V1/20

20 Provide laundry Services to guests TOUS07CR20V1/20


General Entry

  • Completion of Basic Education OR
  • Attainment of a Level 2 qualification.


Alternative Entry

  • 18 years old AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction

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