Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

SCED Code: 16001

Virginia Extended Description: 36

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 Weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisite: None

OSHA Compliance Required?: No

CTSO: FCCLA

Students enrolled in Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation focus on developing professional skills to prepare for employment in this global industry, rich in diverse career opportunities. The program examines the evolution of the hospitality industry and recreation and leisure industries, including travel and tourism, lodging, food and beverage, and conference and event planning. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

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A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.

Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)

Career Clusters

Pathway	Occupation
Lodging	Food Service Managers Lodging Managers First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Building Cleaning Workers, All Other Baggage Porters and Bellhops Concierges Residential Advisors Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Lodging Managers Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Amusement and Recreation Attendants Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other Recreation Workers
Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services	Food Service Managers Chefs and Head Cooks First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Cooks, Fast Food Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Cooks, Restaurant Cooks, Short Order Cooks, All Other Food Preparation Workers Fast Food and Counter Workers Waiters and Waitresses Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Dishwashers Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Bakers
Travel & Tourism	Food Service Managers Lodging Managers Managers, All Other Tour Guides and Escorts Travel Guides Travel Agents Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

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Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)

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