ITS Prospectus 2018-2019

Work Based Learning Recognition for Prior Learning










LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP civic responsibility; RPL is a form of assessment to recognize appointed coordinator through email
The aim of the Local Industrial Trade TRADE PRACTICE (IITP) • expansion of social student’s skills, knowledge and address [email protected] or through the
Practice (LITP) and the International The International Internship Trade and professional networks; competences acquired through previous Institute of Tourism Studies website
Internship Trade Practice (IITP) is to give Practice (IITP) is a twelve (12) month • CV building. training, education, work and/or general (www.its.edu.mt).
students the opportunity to apply what practical experience in the tourism and life experience. On successful completion
they have learnt in the lecture room to a hospitality industry, which ITS students The exact dates for the LITP and IITP of the assessment process, students
work-based learning experience, while undertake in a foreign country, which depend on the academic calendar may be exempted from module lectures APPLYING FOR RPL
at the same time being encouraged to may be both a European or non- which varies each scholastic year. during a programme of study. Candidates who are interested in
network with industry leaders. These European country. It is a mandatory applying for RPL must either collect the
contacts could potentially lead to module for students following the application form from the Registrar’s
job offers once students successfully Diploma programmes. LITP AND IITP CONDITIONS, SEEKING GUIDANCE PRIOR TO RPL office at The Institute of Tourism Studies
complete their studies with the Institute COSTS & REMUNERATION: Guidance may be provided by the or download an application form from
of Tourism Studies. Students enrolled in the Bachelor Conditions of employment and Institute’s Recognition for Prior Learning the Institute’s website.
Degree courses need to undergo remuneration payable to students during
LOCAL INDUSTRIAL TRADE PRACTICE (LITP) a compulsory fourteen (14) week the LITP and IITP will be compliant with “During my Degree in Culinary
international internship.
the respective country’s employment
The Local Industrial Trade Practice (LITP) is regulations. Students may propose Arts, I was provided with a unique
a fourteen (14) week practical experience The satisfactory completion of the establishments where to conduct opportunity to participate in the
in the Maltese tourism and hospitality IITP is a requirement for the above- their work placement, as long as such Junior Practical Competition, in the
industry. All full-time students are required mentioned programmes of study. establishments abide by employment laws. Malta Kulinarja 2018. It was an
to undertake their LITP during the experience That will not be forgotten
summer months, within departments that The LITP and IITP is a negotiated as it has provided me with renewed
are related to the student’sarea of study as partnership and students may reap many Students embarking on their energy to succeed in my career.
approved by the Iinstitute. benefits from such experience including: international internship must make Apart from that, it was even more
rewarding that my team and myself
• academic credit; their own travel and insurance were rewarded a bronze medal.”
LITP is mandatory for students following • basic salary; arrangements.
the Foundation, Certificate and the • practice in disciplinary skills; MS ABIGAIL ELLUL
Bachelor Degree programmes. The • exposure to professional Final approval of the placement First year Bachelor
satisfactory completion of the LITP is a practices; arrangements is at the discretion of the in Culinary Arts Student
requirement for the above-mentioned • self-development; CEO and the Student Cases Board within
programmes of study. • the opportunity to exercise the Institute of Tourism Studies.


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Admission to ITS Information Sessions










Applications (for both new applicants and All applications are subject to approval Degree Level (MQF Level 6) Information sessions about the programmes of studies offered by ITS
current ITS students who wish to further their and the final decision on acceptance is will be held at the ITS campus in Luqa at 9:30am, on the following dates.
studies) for full-time programmes of study taken by ITS. Moreover, applicants may IELTS Academic: 5.5, TOEFL Internet: 72,
will be open between Monday 23 July be subject to an English proficiency Cambridge CAE: B2
rd
and Friday 10 August. Applications will test and/or an interview. At the
th
be available online on www.its.edu.mt. Institute of Tourism Studies, a sound Applicants are also asked to send a
Please contact the ITS Registrar’s office if level of English Language writing, digital photo of themselves in smart Monday 23 July Thursday 26 July Higher National Diploma in Hotel
th
rd
you do not have access to our website and speaking, listening and reading is attire. This photo will be used to create Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes Management Operations for Cruise liners
need to fill in a physical application. necessary since English is the language a student card once the application is Foundation Programme Higher National Diploma in Food
of instruction. When applying to processed and accepted. Higher National Diploma preparation & Culinary Arts for Cruise liners
th
During the application period, pursue studies at ITS, international Tuesday 24 July in Events Management Bachelor in International Hospitality
assistance may be provided by the students are expected to also provide Additional information regarding the Certificate Programmes: Higher National Diploma Management
Registrar’s representatives. The evidence to indicate their level Institute of Tourism Studies may be in Travel & Tourism Management
Registrar’s office will be open between of English proficiency. obtained from the website www.its. Certificate in Food Preparation & Service Higher National Diploma Bachelor in Culinary Arts
8am and 2pm daily during this period. edu.mt. Certificate in Events in Rooms Division Management Bachelor in Gastronomy
For evidence of English language Certificate in Rooms Division
For assistance during registration proficiency, international students are Higher National Diploma It is highly recommended that
period with the application process and expected to provide a minimum score in Certificate in Travel & Tourism in Food & Beverage Management applicants visit the Institute of
information about the courses, please one or more of the following: th Higher National Diploma in Food Tourism Studies in Luqa and attend
contact our Career Guidance Officer on Wednesday 25 July Preparation & Production Management the information sessions organised.
[email protected] Diploma Programmes
Certificate Level (MQF Level 3) Diploma in Travel & Tourism Operations Friday 27 July
th
All applicants are kindly advised to IELTS Academic: 4.5, TOEFL Internet: Degree Programmes, Higher National Diploma
provide all documentation that is asked 72, Cambridge English Preliminary: B1 Diploma in Events Operations for Cruise Liners and for Tourist Guiding
for on the application form. Applicants Diploma in Rooms Division Operations
from countries that are not within Higher National Diploma Level Diploma in Food Preparation Higher National Diploma
the European Union need to pay a (MQF Level 5) & Production Operations for Cruise Liners and for Tourist Guiding
registration fee as well as course fees Diploma in Food & Higher National Diploma in Guest
as indicated on the ITS website (www. IELTS Academic: 5.5, TOEFL Internet: 72, Beverage Service Operations Service Operations for Cruise liners
its.edu.mt). Cambridge CAE: B2



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Admission to ITS Information Sessions










Applications (for both new applicants and All applications are subject to approval Degree Level (MQF Level 6) Information sessions about the programmes of studies offered by ITS
current ITS students who wish to further their and the final decision on acceptance is will be held at the ITS campus in Luqa at 9:30am, on the following dates.
studies) for full-time programmes of study taken by ITS. Moreover, applicants may IELTS Academic: 5.5, TOEFL Internet: 72,
will be open between Monday 23 July be subject to an English proficiency Cambridge CAE: B2
rd
and Friday 10 August. Applications will test and/or an interview. At the
th
be available online on www.its.edu.mt. Institute of Tourism Studies, a sound Applicants are also asked to send a
Please contact the ITS Registrar’s office if level of English Language writing, digital photo of themselves in smart Monday 23 July Thursday 26 July Higher National Diploma in Hotel
th
rd
you do not have access to our website and speaking, listening and reading is attire. This photo will be used to create Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes Management Operations for Cruise liners
need to fill in a physical application. necessary since English is the language a student card once the application is Foundation Programme Higher National Diploma in Food
of instruction. When applying to processed and accepted. Higher National Diploma preparation & Culinary Arts for Cruise liners
th
During the application period, pursue studies at ITS, international Tuesday 24 July in Events Management Bachelor in International Hospitality
assistance may be provided by the students are expected to also provide Additional information regarding the Certificate Programmes: Higher National Diploma Management
Registrar’s representatives. The evidence to indicate their level Institute of Tourism Studies may be in Travel & Tourism Management
Registrar’s office will be open between of English proficiency. obtained from the website www.its. Certificate in Food Preparation & Service Higher National Diploma Bachelor in Culinary Arts
8am and 2pm daily during this period. edu.mt. Certificate in Events in Rooms Division Management Bachelor in Gastronomy
For evidence of English language Certificate in Rooms Division
For assistance during registration proficiency, international students are Higher National Diploma It is highly recommended that
period with the application process and expected to provide a minimum score in Certificate in Travel & Tourism in Food & Beverage Management applicants visit the Institute of
information about the courses, please one or more of the following: th Higher National Diploma in Food Tourism Studies in Luqa and attend
contact our Career Guidance Officer on Wednesday 25 July Preparation & Production Management the information sessions organised.
[email protected] Diploma Programmes
Certificate Level (MQF Level 3) Diploma in Travel & Tourism Operations Friday 27 July
th
All applicants are kindly advised to IELTS Academic: 4.5, TOEFL Internet: Degree Programmes, Higher National Diploma
provide all documentation that is asked 72, Cambridge English Preliminary: B1 Diploma in Events Operations for Cruise Liners and for Tourist Guiding
for on the application form. Applicants Diploma in Rooms Division Operations
from countries that are not within Higher National Diploma Level Diploma in Food Preparation Higher National Diploma
the European Union need to pay a (MQF Level 5) & Production Operations for Cruise Liners and for Tourist Guiding
registration fee as well as course fees Diploma in Food & Higher National Diploma in Guest
as indicated on the ITS website (www. IELTS Academic: 5.5, TOEFL Internet: 72, Beverage Service Operations Service Operations for Cruise liners
its.edu.mt). Cambridge CAE: B2



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Additional Information










CONDUCT This medical questionnaire is needed Students attending ITS just to repeat
All registered full-time and part-time to certify their suitability to join a particular modules in which they failed
students shall be subject to the Rules programme of studies at the Institute will be eligible for stipend on a pro-
and Regulations of the Institute of of Tourism Studies. The Institute rata basis. Triq il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa
Tourism Studies, which may be found reserves the right to determine the Triq San Tumas
on the ITS website - www.its.edu.mt number of new entrants in relation to
the availability of resources and the GRADE POINT EQUIVALENCES
standard of applicants. A combination of a minimum of 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS Advanced and Intermediate levels, Vjal l-Avjazzjoni
Malta
Students must follow the timetables set REMUNERATION of which at least one needs to be an International
Airport
out by the Institute of Tourism Studies Full-time students who meet the Advanced level (MQF level 4) pass,
and may be required to attend morning, criteria and who are not in full-time and these qualifications must add up
afternoon and/or evening sessions. employment during the scholastic to a minimum of 44 points as per the
They may also be required to attend period will be eligible for a stipend. Full matrix provided below.
sessions succeeding normal hours, on information on remuneration packages
public holidays and during the weekend. Advanced Level Vjal l-Avjazzjoni
may be found on the ITS website (www.
its.edu.mt). The first stipend will be Grade A 30 Grade Points
Students in programmes of study paid in the beginning of December Grade B 24 Grade Points
where food is handled are required to 2018. Thereafter stipends will be paid Grade C 18 Grade Points
successfully complete a Food Hygiene every four weeks in arrears. Grade D 12 Grade Points INSTITUTE OF TOURISM STUDIES, MALTA
course in accordance with current Grade E 6 Grade Points Aviation Park, Vjal L-Avjazzjoni, Ħal Luqa LQA 9023, Malta
Health & Hygiene Regulations. Students receiving a stipend are also T: +356 2379 3100 E: [email protected]
entitled to receive half the annual Intermediate Level
All applicants will be asked to undertake Government bonus and have to pay INSTITUTE OF TOURISM STUDIES, GOZO
a medical examination, conducted by their National Insurance contributions. Grade A 10 Grade Points Triq l-Isqof Buttigieg, Qala QLA 1042, Gozo
a medical practitioner and at a clinic Grade B 8 Grade Points T: +356 2258 7800 E: [email protected] WWW.ITS.EDU.MT
of their choice. and fill in a medical Eligible students will also receive a Grade C 6 Grade Points
questionnaire which will be provided grant of €233 per scholastic year paid Grade D 4 Grade Points /instituteoftourismstudies-ITS The Institute of Tourism Studies reserves the right to change the
together with the application form. in the beginning of December 2018. Grade E 2 Grade Points ITS_Malta study content of all academic programmes indicated in this prospectus.



48 Prospectus 2018/2019 • Institute of Tourism Studies

Additional Information










CONDUCT This medical questionnaire is needed Students attending ITS just to repeat
All registered full-time and part-time to certify their suitability to join a particular modules in which they failed
students shall be subject to the Rules programme of studies at the Institute will be eligible for stipend on a pro-
and Regulations of the Institute of of Tourism Studies. The Institute rata basis. Triq il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa
Tourism Studies, which may be found reserves the right to determine the Triq San Tumas
on the ITS website - www.its.edu.mt number of new entrants in relation to
the availability of resources and the GRADE POINT EQUIVALENCES
standard of applicants. A combination of a minimum of 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS Advanced and Intermediate levels, Vjal l-Avjazzjoni
Malta
Students must follow the timetables set REMUNERATION of which at least one needs to be an International
Airport
out by the Institute of Tourism Studies Full-time students who meet the Advanced level (MQF level 4) pass,
and may be required to attend morning, criteria and who are not in full-time and these qualifications must add up
afternoon and/or evening sessions. employment during the scholastic to a minimum of 44 points as per the
They may also be required to attend period will be eligible for a stipend. Full matrix provided below.
sessions succeeding normal hours, on information on remuneration packages
public holidays and during the weekend. Advanced Level Vjal l-Avjazzjoni
may be found on the ITS website (www.
its.edu.mt). The first stipend will be Grade A 30 Grade Points
Students in programmes of study paid in the beginning of December Grade B 24 Grade Points
where food is handled are required to 2018. Thereafter stipends will be paid Grade C 18 Grade Points
successfully complete a Food Hygiene every four weeks in arrears. Grade D 12 Grade Points INSTITUTE OF TOURISM STUDIES, MALTA
course in accordance with current Grade E 6 Grade Points Aviation Park, Vjal L-Avjazzjoni, Ħal Luqa LQA 9023, Malta
Health & Hygiene Regulations. Students receiving a stipend are also T: +356 2379 3100 E: [email protected]
entitled to receive half the annual Intermediate Level
All applicants will be asked to undertake Government bonus and have to pay INSTITUTE OF TOURISM STUDIES, GOZO
a medical examination, conducted by their National Insurance contributions. Grade A 10 Grade Points Triq l-Isqof Buttigieg, Qala QLA 1042, Gozo
a medical practitioner and at a clinic Grade B 8 Grade Points T: +356 2258 7800 E: [email protected] WWW.ITS.EDU.MT
of their choice. and fill in a medical Eligible students will also receive a Grade C 6 Grade Points
questionnaire which will be provided grant of €233 per scholastic year paid Grade D 4 Grade Points /instituteoftourismstudies-ITS The Institute of Tourism Studies reserves the right to change the
together with the application form. in the beginning of December 2018. Grade E 2 Grade Points ITS_Malta study content of all academic programmes indicated in this prospectus.



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