Job-oriented diploma after 10+2 (Part IV)

Updated on: Saturday, November 13, 2010

Most diplomas provided in India are more undefined and not beneficial on the students point of view. However, many have made it to the top opting few specific job-oriented diplomas. Probing into this avenue reveals that there are numerous scope for skilled proffessionals selecting appropriate course and institution.

Every year, the hospitality industry needs 2.03 lakh skilled professionals and with the Commonwealth Games just over, the demand for hotel management professionals has surged up.

R. K Gupta, senior lecture at Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa, (IHM) says that applications for short-term, skilled-based programmes have gone up by 10-15 per cent. There are four major functions in the hospitality sector. These include: Food Production, Food & Beverage Service (F&B), Front Office, and Housekeeping.

Food Production is all about cooking different kinds of cuisines, baking cakes and pies and presenting it aesthetically Food & Beverage Service (F&B), is about taking the guestâ€™s food and drink order, ensuring that the guest is received and looked after well Front Office welcomes a guest and ensures a hassle-free stay at the hotel.

Front Office is a popular subject choice for students as there are job opportunities in this area Housekeeping ensures the guest feels at home in the hotel room Besides, the wellness industry that includes spa and fitness is becoming a popular service in hospitality and offers plenty of job opportunities in hotels, spas and health clubs.

The work a chef or managing a hotel may seem glamourous, but the working hours are long, and the job is very demanding. But it is also an industry that grooms you, polishes your communication skills and teaches you hygiene and trade skills, besides providing you with a very refined working environment, points out Gupta of IHM.

Hotel management institutes across the country offer certificate and diploma courses. While the duration of certificate courses is less than 12 months, diploma courses are a little over a year. In fact, the National Council for Management and Catering offers around eight courses in hotel management.

Eligibility: 10+2. The selection is merit-based.

Courses and duration:
Craftsmanship Course in Food Production (one year and six months)
Craftsmanship Course in Food and Beverage Service (one year and six months)
Certificate Course in Hotel and Catering Management (six months)
Diploma in Food Production (one year and six months)
Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (one year and six months)
Diploma in Front Office (one year and six months)
Diploma in House Keeping (one year and six months)
Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery (one year and six months)

Job prospects: Hotels, Indian Railways, IT, all major corporate companies which have large cafeterias and housekeeping needs, hospitals, aviation industry, retail industry (Bread & Breakfast, bars, pubs, restaurants) defence establishments, banks, insurance and outsourcing sectors.

Remuneration:
As trainees Rs. 8,000 - Rs. 18,000.
Once the training is over, the package goes up to Rs. 25,000.

Job-oriented diploma after 10+2 (Part IV)

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