PIHMS Certificate in Study & Career Preparation
Plan your hospitality career now.
(Non-Award Study)
Program Introduction
PDF: Study & Career Preparation Course Outlines
PDF: Study & Career Preparation Lesson Guidance
Working & Communicating with People - Introduction
Introduction to Communication
Communication: The Basics
The Communication Loop Process
The Communication Loop Reading
Quiz: Communication Basics
The Importance of Being Clear
Non-Verbal Communication
The Definitions Of Hand Gestures Around The World
The Importance of Nonverbal Cues as told by Friends
Non-Verbal Communication Modes
Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language
How to improve Non-Verbal Communication Skills
Quiz: Non-Verbal Communication
Video: A Failure to Communicate
Barriers to Communication
Managing Barriers to Communication
Video: Funny Communication Skills
Effective Communication: Barriers and Strategies
Quiz: Barriers to Communication
Effective Communication
What is Effective Listening?
Active Listening
Video: Active Listening Skills
Video: Effective Listening Skills
Examples of Listening Responses
Active Listening Activity
Quiz: Effective & Ineffective Communication
Key Learning Outcomes from this program are:
Define workplace culture and discuss why it is important.
Demonstrate communication skills that generate successful interactions and relationships.
Compare the types of businesses and career opportunities that exist in the hospitality industry.
Learn practical industry skills and apply work practices to meet health and safety standards.
Evaluate how own personal career goals and values align with industry requirements.
Evaluate personal goals, strengths and weaknesses align with the kinds of skills, training and qualifications required to begin and progress your career.
Discuss how practical training experiences help progress toward a career goal.
Develop a career plan and write a CV or Résumé.
Demonstrate the ability to research, prepare, and present information.
• Anyone seeking to establish or improve their business communication skills.
• Individuals interested to gain a foundational understanding of the hospitality industry.
• Hospitality students wishing to enhance their hospitality communications skills.
Yes, if you complete all Program Modules and pass the quizzes with the required pass grade within the access period, then you will earn a Completion Certificate.
Non-Award Study means you engage in a program or course of study that does not lead to a formal academic qualification like a diploma or degree. This simple and flexible learning style allows individuals to study for personal enrichment, professional development, or to gain general academic knowledge that supports forward study goals or employment and career requirements.
The purchase price includes access to the Learning Management System and Program for 1 Year. You may study at your own pace but must complete the Program within this period to obtain your completion certificate.
The Program includes approximately 600 Notional Learning Hours. The actual number of hours depends on individual use and pacing. For example, some learners may spend more time undertaking research or completing assignments.
All iPASS programs are developed in English and are intended to be delivered in English. However you may choose to translate the Learning Management System (LMS) navigation or program content using the LMS settings or translation features available in some web browsers. iPASS does not guarantee the accuracy of any translations and takes no responsibility for translation outcomes.
All iPASS programs are developed for learners who are 15 years of age or older. This is because of the educational material which targets learners who are starting to develop their career path or plan their university study. Younger learners may not appreciate the learning material and its concepts. The Purchaser may, at their own discretion and risk, use iPASS products for learners who are younger than 15 years of age where the Purchaser accepts their responsibility to act as a guide and assist the learner to understand of the material.
• If you are studying in a class group your Facilitator (Teacher) will advise you on this.
• If you are an individual learner (studying by yourself) then you may like to arrange for someone you trust to review your assignments and provide feedback. The critical educational part of the assignment is for the learner to research and create the assignment.
• NOTE: iPASS does not provide a Facilitator or review assignments.