Qualification Structure

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is an Ofqual-regulated qualification accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 2400 hours and 1200 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), with 240 credits.

Assessment for the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is assignment-based. Learner work is assessed in accordance with Qualifi assessment and quality assurance requirements to ensure that learners demonstrate the required knowledge, understanding and application of hospitality and tourism management principles.

To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully complete 8 mandatory units.

Core Study Units

1. Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Learning outcomes:

• Evaluate the rationale for, and different approaches used for, planning and development in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
• Understand the concept of sustainability and the planning required to achieve sustainable tourism and hospitality.
• Analyse the issues that impact the planning and development of sustainable tourism and hospitality.

2. Operations Management in Tourism and Resort Operations

Learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the tour operator industry within the travel and tourism sector.
• Evaluate the stages involved in constructing and marketing holidays.
• Understand the function and structure of resort operations.
• Understand how to develop a business strategy for a resort or tourist operation.

3. Management of Visitor Attractions

Learning outcomes:

• Assess the importance of visitor attractions and the impacts of tourism.
• Understand tourist motivation theories and the needs of different types of visitors.
• Evaluate the techniques used to manage visitor attractions and their impact on sustainability.

4. Employability and Development in Hospitality Industry

Learning outcomes:

• Evaluate one's own performance and recommend improvements.
• Develop interpersonal skills to support effective performance in the hospitality industry.
• Understand team and group working.

5. Tourism Destination Management

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the current trends that affect national and international tourist destinations.
• Examine the characteristics of tourist destinations and their relationship to their appeal.
• Evaluate the characteristics of tourist destinations and their impact on tourists and tourism.

6. Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the skills and characteristics an entrepreneur needs in the travel and tourism industry.
• Understand the development of enterprises in the travel and tourism industry.
• Develop a business start-up plan for a niche market in the travel and tourism industry.

7. Cultural Tourism Management

Learning outcomes:

• Evaluate the development and purpose of the heritage and cultural sector in the travel and tourism industry.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of organisations in the heritage and cultural sector.
• Evaluate the role and methods of interpreting the visitor experience within the heritage and culture sector.

8. Research Project

Learning outcomes:

• Develop a research proposal.
• Carry out a research project considering the relevant aspects.
• Evaluate and present the outcomes of the research project

Who Is This Qualification For?

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is designed for learners who want to develop advanced knowledge and management skills for the hospitality and tourism sector. It is particularly suitable for:

• Learners progressing from Level 4: Those who have completed a relevant Level 4 qualification and want to advance their studies to Level 5.
• Hospitality and tourism professionals: Individuals already working in hotels, resorts, travel companies, visitor attractions, tourism organisations, or related businesses who want to strengthen their management knowledge.
• Aspiring hospitality managers: Learners aiming to develop skills in tourism operations, destination management, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and visitor attraction management.
• Career changers: Individuals seeking a structured qualification to build knowledge of hospitality and tourism management before moving into the sector.
• Entrepreneurs and business-minded learners: Those interested in developing tourism or hospitality enterprises and understanding how to plan and manage a tourism-related business.
• International learners: Students seeking a UK-regulated qualification that develops transferable management, analytical, research, and professional skills relevant to hospitality and tourism contexts.

The qualification is also appropriate for learners who intend to progress to higher-level study, including a relevant degree or postgraduate pathway where the receiving institution accepts the qualification and its credit structure.

Career Opportunities

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides learners with advanced knowledge of hospitality and tourism management principles and industry practices. The qualification develops understanding of sustainability, tourism and resort operations, visitor attraction management, destination management, entrepreneurship, cultural tourism, and applied research. It also supports the development of management, analytical, problem-solving, and professional skills relevant to contemporary hospitality and tourism environments. It is suitable for learners in the UK and internationally seeking to progress to higher-level study or develop their knowledge for further academic and professional pathways in hospitality and tourism management.

Future Progression

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides learners with a strong foundation for further academic study and career development across the hospitality and tourism sector. The qualification develops knowledge of tourism and resort operations, visitor attraction management, destination management, sustainability, entrepreneurship, cultural tourism, and research, providing a broad understanding of contemporary hospitality and tourism environments.

Academically, learners may progress to higher-level qualifications or degree-level study in areas such as hospitality management, tourism management, hotel management, travel and tourism, business management, and related disciplines, subject to the entry requirements and credit-transfer policies of the receiving institution.

Professionally, this diploma can support progression towards roles such as Hospitality Manager, Hotel Operations Manager, Tourism Operations Manager, Visitor Attraction Manager, Destination Management Executive, Tourism Development Officer, Resort Operations Manager, Sustainable Tourism Coordinator, Cultural Tourism Manager, and Tourism Business Development Executive, depending on the learner’s experience and employer requirements. The knowledge developed through the qualification provides a foundation for analysing tourism trends, managing hospitality operations, understanding visitor experiences, developing tourism enterprises, addressing sustainability considerations, and conducting applied research in hospitality and tourism contexts.