Hospitality Fundamentals Program

The Hospitality Fundamentals Program includes six courses developed by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute and gives students the real world knowledge and skills needed for a long-term career in the hospitality industry. The program provides an understanding about the hospitality industry as a whole, as well as courses in MS Word Core, MS Excel Core, Business Communication, and Customer Service.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student should have learned all the different skills required for employment in the Front Office, Food and Beverage, or Rooms Divisions of a typical lodging operation. This includes providing excellent Guest Services, Check-in/Check-out duties, Housekeeping, or food service support.

Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status. Successfully complete the admissions interview and passing an entrance test. Must be living in Canada.

Classes are scheduled for a mandatory five hours per day, five days a week. Class time is scheduled from 9:00-2:30 daily with additional lab time after class. It is highly recommended that all students plan to spend a minimum of six hours a day at the Centre.

Tuition: $8600
Registration Fee: $150
Books/Materials Fee: $1600 (Shall not exceed)
External Exam Fee: $867

All Prices in Canadian dollars.

Costs may be covered by private/public funding,  student loans, etc. Contact us for more information.

Upon successful completion the graduate is prepared to enter the work force as a Front Desk Clerk, Reservationist, Housekeeper, Bell Service Agent, Restaurant or Banquet Server, or Maintenance person.

Please contact Admissions for a list of required textbooks.

Students will be evaluated through assignments and tests. Each CVTC course is marked individually and requires 60% to pass. AHLEI requires 70% to pass its courses and an AHLEI Certificate is provided upon successfully passing the six AHLEI courses.

To be eligible for graduation students must have completed all courses in the program with a minimum passing grade of 60%, meet all attendance and financial requirements.