• Complete all the tasks. • Produce clear specific reasoning and arguments in support of your answers. • Submit your work in a single work processed document of not more than 5000 words for all learning Outcomes. This word limit is only for guidelines, and is not applied to grading. • You must include a bibliography at the end to show where your information was sourced. • Your sources must be identified using the Harvard referencing system. The words used in your bibliography will not be included in your word count. If an extension is necessary for a valid reason, requests can me made using a course work extension request form available from the college. Please note that the lecturers do not have the authority to extend the coursework deadlines and therefore do not ask them to award a coursework extension. The completed form must be accompanied by evidence such as a medical certificate in the event of you being sick.

Specification of Assessment • Present your work in one business report style which should include table of contents, reference list, foot or end notes and appendices if any • Include the reference code of this assignment on your assignment submission front page. • Each page must be numbered at the bottom right hand side. • Ensure the following information is in the footer on every page: o Your name o The production date of your submission o The code number of your assignment brief o The page number • Spell-check the document and make sure there are no grammatical errors.

DISTINCTION D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions • conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified • the validity of results has been evaluated using defined criteria • self-criticism of approach has taken place • realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success AC 4.2 D2 Take Responsibility for managing and organising activities • autonomy/independence has been demonstrated • substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised • activities have been managed • the unforeseen has been accommodated • the importance of interdependence has been recognised and achieved AC 4.1

M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings. • the appropriate structure and approach has been used • coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for the intended audience • a range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used • communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar contexts • The communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used. AC 3.2

Grade Descriptors Indicative Characteristics Contextualised Grade Guidance MERIT M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions. • effective judgements have been made • complex problems with more than one variable have been explored • an effective approach to study and research has been applied AC 2.1 M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods/techniques • relevant theories and techniques have been applied • a range of methods and techniques have been applied • a range of sources of information has been used • the selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified • the design of methods/techniques has been justified • complex information/data has been synthesised and processed • appropriate learning methods/techniques have been applied AC 2.2

Achievement of a pass grade A pass grade is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessment criteria for each individual unit. Achievement of a merit grade All the assessment criteria and merit grade descriptors need to be completed within a unit to achieve a merit grade. Achievement of a distinction grade All the assessment criteria, merit and distinction grade descriptors must be completed within a unit to achieve a distinction grade.

The purpose of this assignment is to enable learners to gain an understanding of the nature and diversity of hospitality and its constituent industries, including the range of job roles and employment possibilities. There are four learning outcomes to this unit: 1. Understand the current structure of the hospitality industry. 2. Understand staffing in the hospitality industry. 3. Understand recent developments affecting hospitality. 4. Be able to recognise potential trends and developments in hospitality. Using relevant information, theories and examples, you need to write a formal report which will describe the elements to analyse the current scale, scope and diversity of the hospitality industry, discuss the organisational structure of different hospitality organisations, assess the role of hospitality related organisations and professional bodies, assess the staffing requirements of different hospitality industries, discuss the roles, responsibilities and qualification requirements for hospitality staff.