Name of the department : B. Voc. (Hospitality & Tourism)
Year of establishment : 2017
Program Offered : UG
No. of Teaching posts sanctioned : 3
No. of Teaching posts filled : 3
INTRODUCTION
This scheme on skills development based higher educationis a part of college/university education-leading to Bachelorof Vocation (B.Voc.)Degree with multipleexits such as Diploma/AdvancedDiploma under the NSQF. The B . V o c . Programme is f o c u s e d o n universities p r o v i d i n gundergraduate studies which would also incorporate specific job roles along with broad based general education. This would enablethe graduates completing B. Voc. to make a meaningful participation in accelerating India ‘s economyby gaining appropriate employment- becoming entrepreneurs and creating appropriate knowledge.
The proposed vocational programmein Hospitality and Tourism a judicious mix of skills- professional education related to Tourismand also appropriate content of general education. It is designed with the objective of equippingthe students with requiteset of practical and professional skills in tourismand hospitality.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum in each ofthe years of the programme would be a suitable mix of general educationand skill development components.
DURATION
The duration of the B. Voc.Hospitality and Tourism shall be three years consisting of six semesters. The duration of each semestershall be five months inclusiveof the days of examinations. There shall be at least 90working days in a semester and a minimum 450 hours of learning in a semester.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The B.Voc. Hospitality and Tourism shall include:
v GeneralEducation Components
v Skill Components
v Internship/Projects
CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY
v The admission to B Voc. programme willbe as per the rules and regulations of the University for admissions. The eligibility criteriafor admission to this B. Voc. Programme shall be 10+2 in all streamsfrom a recognized board.
v Reservation rules are applicable as per Govt. of HimachalPradesh.
v The eligibility criteria for admissionshall be as announced by the University from time to time.
v Otherconditions will be as laid down in admission policy in prospectus of the University.
ADMISSIONS
v The admission to B Voc. (Hospitality andTourism), Semester – I shall be done based onthe merit in 10+2.
v A maximum of 40 students can be admitted to B. Voc. programme.
v Theremay be three types of candidates who can be given admission to first semesterof skill based courses under NSQF:
Category – 1: Studentsalready acquired NSQF certification level 4 in a particular industry sector may opt admissionin the skill based courses under NSQF.
Category – 2: Students who have acquiredNSQF certification level 4 but may like tochange their trade and may enter into skill based coursesin adifferent trade.
Category – 3: Students passed10+2 examination with conventional schoolingwithout any background of vocational training.
v The eligibility criteriafor admission shall be as announced by the university from time to time.
v Separate rank list shall be drawn up for reservedseats as per existing rules.
v Preferred subjects and index mark calculations will be decided by the respective Board of Studies.
v Reservation / Quota
The reservation of seatsshall be as per Himachal Pradesh Government Notification issued from time totime and as per the rules of the Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. A maximum of 40 students can beadmitted to one B. Voc. Programme. The studentscan be admitted only to the first semester. Nostudent shall be admitted directly to third and fifth semesterin any circumstance.
v In case where number of available seatsis less and candidates secure same marks (percent)at the qualifying level examination, the admission of the candidate will be based upon securinghigher marks in High School or equivalent examination.
v Thereshall be no age bar for admissionin this course.
v The applicants seeking re-entry into theeducation and training for further advanced leanings in their fieldof expertise in particular tradeshould get preference in admission over the new applicants.
v A candidate cannot pursue two fulltime Under-Graduate courses simultaneously.
v The University reservesthe right to cancel any admission at any stage.
v The candidates who have acquiredvocational Certificate / Diploma or Advanced Diplomafrom UGC recognized Community Colleges / B.Voc institutions or DDU KAUSHAL Kendras in a specific sector withcertified skills on a particular jobrole will be eligible for admissionthrough lateral entryto next higher level on same sector.
v In case of any matter relating to theUnder-Graduate admissions, the decision of theAdmission Committee/Vice-Chancellor Himachal Pradesh University, Shimlashall be final.
v All legal matters pertaining to theUnder-Graduate admissions shall be subject to the Himachal Jurisdiction only.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS
v Medium of instruction shall be English.
Course structure: B.Voc Hospitality & Tourism (UG Semester System Program )
| Year/Semester | Course Type | Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|
| 1st semester |
General Component |
EN111 |
Learning a Foreign or English |
6 |
| General Component |
TH111 |
Introduction to Tourism Aviation, Hospitality Industry |
6 |
| Skill Component |
TH121 |
Skill Paper-01 |
4 |
| Skill Component |
TH122 |
Skill Paper-02 |
4 |
| Skill Component |
TH123 |
Skill Paper-03 |
4 |
| On Job Training(OJT) |
TH124 |
On Job Training |
6 |
| 2nd semester |
General Component |
EN211 |
Tourism Products |
6 |
| General Component |
TH212 |
Communicative English for Tourism & Hospitality |
6 |
| Skill Component |
TH221 |
Skill Paper-01 |
5 |
| Skill Component |
TH222 |
Skill Paper-02 |
4 |
| Skill Component |
TH223 |
Skill Paper-03 |
4 |
| On Job Training(OJT) |
TH224 |
Internship |
5 |
| 3rd & 4th semester |
General Component |
TH311 |
Basic of Tourism Research |
6 |
| General Component |
TH312 |
Basic of Tourism Management |
6 |
| General Component |
TH313 |
Travel Agency Management and Operations |
6 |
| General Component |
TH314 |
Environment Science |
6 |
| Skill Component |
TH321 |
Skill Paper-01 |
5 |
| Skill Component |
TH322 |
Skill Paper-02 |
4 |
| Skill Component |
TH323 |
Skill Paper-03 |
3 |
| On Job Training(OJT) |
TH421 |
Internship |
24 |
| 5th & 6th semester |
General Component |
TH511 |
Travel Geography |
6 |
| General Component |
TH512 |
Itinerary Preparations |
6 |
| General Component |
TH513 |
Entrepreneurship in Tourism & Hospitality Industry |
6 |
| General Component |
TH514 |
Introduction to Tourism Marketing |
6 |
| Skill Component |
HT521 |
Skill Paper-01 |
2 |
| Skill Component |
HT522 |
Skill Paper-02 |
5 |
| Skill Component |
HT523 |
Skill Paper-03 |
5 |
| On Job Training(OJT) |
HT621 |
Internship(on the job training) |
24 |