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Trades and Technology
www.ufv.ca/trades
Hospitality Event Planning certificate
Entry-level trades training
At UFV, we can put students where people gather for fun or relaxation. Whether
it is at a front-desk of a hotel planning parties or events for a ballroom or
convention centre or arranging a wedding, you could be there.
The Hospitality Event Planning certificate will prepare you for entry-level
positions in the areas of the hospitality tourism industry. The training will
provide you with “real” situations that will build confidence while developing
skills and abilities expected by today’s employers.
Concurrent studies option
UFV allows high school students to complete this program through a concurrent studies model during their grade 12 year. For more information, contact your disctrict/school career counsellor. You may also contact the UFV Trades & Technology Centre at 604-847-5448 or email trades@ufv.ca.
Employment opportunities
After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared for
employment opportunities in areas such as hotels, shopping centers, destination marketing organizations, cruise ships, health care institutions, sports and entertainment facilities,
convention centers, and celebration décor companies.
Entrance requirements
1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a math and reading comprehension entrance exam.
When to apply
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year.
Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space.
See Continuous application
process for more information.
How to apply
1. Submit a UFV application form, along with the $45 application fee, to the
Admissions & Records office. Applicants currently in Grade 12 may apply during
their Grade 12 year. A statement from the school counsellor or principal,
indicating that you are likely to meet graduation requirements by June, must be
presented at the time of entrance exam appointments.
2. Applicants will be notified of entrance exam dates by the Trades & Technology
Centre. There is no fee for writing these exams. Applicants who have not been
contacted within two weeks of submission of their applications should call
604-847-5450.
3. Read the program description and information carefully. If you require more information, please contact the Trades & Technology Centre at 604-847-5448 or trades@ufv.ca.
4. Prior to classes starting in September, applicants will be notified by
telephone of the registration procedures. Applicants who cannot be reached by
telephone after three attempts will be removed from the wait list.
Fees and other expenses
See the Fees and Other Costs section.
Hospitality Event Planning students should budget approximately $500 for
required textbooks and supplies. In addition, students should budget approximately $300 for day fieldtrips.
Note: A deposit (currently $200) must be paid at the time of registration, which
typically takes place one or two months before the start of each semester. The
balance of fees must be paid by the second week of the semester.
Medical requirement
A medical statement from a qualified physician may be required at any time
before or during the program. Students will be notified by a UFV official
if/when the statement is required.
Location
The Hospitality Event Planning program is located at the Trades & Technology
Centre at the Canada Education Park in Chilliwack, which is open 8 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday to Friday. Classes are in session 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dates and attendance requirements
The Hospitality Event Planning program starts in September and ends in May.
The Hospitality Event Planning program requires continuous attendance through
all three semesters to successfully complete all requirements for the program.
Students will be expected to attend classes five days per week for the duration
of the entire program. Students are required to attend and take part in a 3-day, 2-night overnight field trip.
Students who fail to meet the attendance requirements as outlined in their
individual program guides may be subject to a failing grade or academic warning.
• See UFV Policy 340.03 (Academic Warning)
• See UFV Policy 310.02 (Attendance)
Program requirements
Several day trips will be organized throughout Metro Vancouver for educational purposes. Students will be required to provide their own transportation and pay any fees that may be associated with these trips.
Students must complete all requirements with a minimum of 70% or better to
receive a Credit (CR) grade in order to graduate.
Students who do not receive a Credit (CR) grade in all required areas by the end
of May can apply to their instructor for re-entry into the program the following
year. Students who reapply may register as upgrading students and must complete
all program requirements no later than May of the following year. See upgrading
policy below for more details.
Graduation
Students must apply for graduation by completing a Request to Graduate form. We
recommend this be done at the beginning of the final semester.
Academic warnings
Trades & Technology students who demonstrate unacceptable academic performance
will be placed on Academic Warning.
• See UFV Policy 340.03 (Academic Warning)
Unacceptable academic performance may, at the discretion of the instructor,
include poor attendance, slow progress in theory and practical tasks, and/or lack
of satisfactory participation in class activities.
• See UFV Policy 310.02 (Attendance)
Trades & Technology students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and
responsible manner and will be held responsible for their actions, whether
acting alone or in a group.
• See UFV Policy 310.12 (Student Conduct)
Withdrawal policy
Student-initiated withdrawal (discontinuing)
If a student wishes not to continue or return for the next semester, the Trades
Centre will advise Admissions & Records and initiate a withdrawal from the
student’s current Trades program.
Required to withdraw (failed grades)
Failed grades may result in withdrawal from the program.
Required to withdraw (academic warning)
Students may be required to withdraw from a course or program for failing to
comply with any of the following three policies.
• UFV Policy 340.03 (Academic Warning)
• UFV Policy 310.02 (Attendance)
• UFV Policy 310.12 (Student Conduct)
Upgrading policy
The upgrading program allows those currently or recently employed in the
industry to complete their certificate requirements or to become proficient in
specific processes or techniques.
An upgrading student will be enrolled for no more than 13 weeks. Upgrading
students will not displace anyone registered in the next intake.
Upgrading students are expected to meet program prerequisites through previous
enrolment or proof of industry experience approved by the program instructor.
Re-admission policy
Students who begin a Trades program, but withdraw before completing the program,
may contact the department to request re-entry provided their absence is less
than two years. Re-entry is subject to space availability.
If you are absent more than two years, you will be required to apply for
re-admission.
• An application for admission form and application fee will be required
• Trades & Technology entrance exams will need to be retaken
Program outline
The Hospitality Event Planning program starts in September and ends in May. Students must show that they understand the theory by successfully completing a
written test for each unit. Students must then apply their knowledge to demonstrate an acceptable level of
practical skills that may be assigned for that unit. The learning materials may include printed handouts, worksheets, videoclips,
display boards, lab manuals, and written instructions.
At regular stages, students will be required to perform various tasks on or off
campus in order to develop their practical skills. As much as possible, study and lab instruction is patterned after “on-the-job”
situations where a limited amount of direct supervision is required. The training follows a modular system that begins by developing a wide variety
of basic skills, and builds on these to develop intermediate and specialized
skills required in this industry.
All unit tests and assigned practicals must be completed with a passing grade
before writing the final exam, which is scheduled in May.
Sample topics
• Introduction to tourism
• Entrepreneurial tourism
• Communications and human relations
• Computer basics
• Basic hospitality accounting
• Food and beverage operations
• Front office management
• Housekeeping management
• Promotions and event planning
• Marketing, media, and public relations
• Practicum
Time Frame
September–December (15 weeks)
• Introduction to tourism
• Entrepreneurial tourism
• Communications and human relations
• Computer basics
• Basic accounting
January–April (17 weeks)
• Food and beverage operations
• Front office management
• Housekeeping management
• Promotions and event planning
• Marketing, media, and public relations
May
• Practicum: students will be required to secure a four-week unpaid work placement opportunity relating to the Hospitality Event Planning industry
36 Weeks of Total Training
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