
Vocational Education
& Training
VET by EHL
What is Vocational Education & Training - VET by EHL
The VET by EHL licensing model offers organizations and training centers around the world the opportunity to deliver plug and play hospitality programs and administer EHL-approved professional diplomas.
It has been designed as a scalable, affordable and attractive learning solution for students interested in working in the hospitality industry as well as adults who have opted for a career change.
Based on the Swiss Competency Framework - regarded as one of the best education models in the world - this blended skills training model is characterized by a strong learning outcomes approach and a competence-oriented structure of training content.

Programs Structure
Each 6-month certificate level builds skills on top of the previous and counts towards obtaining the Professional Diploma (18 months on completion of the three certificate levels).
Entry & exit is possible at any level of the certificate subject to admissions criteria.Foundation
Certificate
3 months of courses
3 months of internship
For students and professionals as of 16 years with no previous experience in hospitality.
Graduate profile: Continue in Intermediate module or take up basic line staff positions.
Intermediate
Certificate
3 months of courses
3 months of internship
For Working individuals with 1 or 2 years related work experience looking to advance in their career.
Graduate profile: Continue in advanced module or re-enter industry in more advance position.
Advanced
Certificate
3 months of courses
3 months of internship
For Working individuals with 3+ year related work experience looking to advance in their career.
Graduate profile: Re-enter industry with supervisor position perspective in 1-2 years or continue towards Higher Diploma or Bachelor Studies.
Programs Overview
VET BY EHL offers packaged learning solution in 4 distinct streams: Culinary, Service, Rooms or Hotel Administration that follow EHL’s world-renowned quality-assurance standards.
The licensed training center can choose to offer any of the below modules or streams independently & according to their specific needs.
The VET by EHL course materials are developed by EHL’s faculty, and a digital learning platform is made available for a flexible and tailored experience. All learning outcomes are validated by a range of assessments to challenge and develop students’ practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
All the courses' content is benchmarked on the Swiss vocational competency framework.

Culinary Professional Diploma
This program includes courses like:
Culinary Techniques Theory & Practice | Nutrition & Dietetics | Stewarding | Kitchen Operations & Administration | Gastronomic Trends & Innovation | Hygiene & Occupational Health, F&B Service | Customer Service Excellence | Goods Management & Purchasing | Hospitality Operations | Hotel & Restaurant Concept | Menu Engineering & Cost Control...
60 credits US (20 credits US per term)

F&B Service Professional Diploma
This program includes courses like:
F&B Service | Beverage Knowledge | Trends & Innovation | Sales & Invoicing System | Customer Service Excellence | MICE & Events Organization | Goods Management for F&B | Hotel & Restaurant Concept | Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication | Hotel Etiquette & Protocol | Sales & Marketing | People Training & Development...
60 credits US (20 credits US per term)

Rooms Professional Diploma
This program includes courses like:
Front-Office | Housekeeping | Customer Service Excellence | Sales & Marketing | Stewarding Theory | Food & Beverage Service | People Training & Development | Hygiene & Occupational Health | Environmental Policies | Purchasing & Inventory Systems | Hotel Etiquette & Protocol | Hotel Trends & Innovation | Cultural Awareness...
60 credits US (20 credits US per term)

Hotel Administration Diploma
This program includes courses like:
Front-Office | Accounting & Budgeting | Housekeeping | Hospitality Administration & Law | Sales & Marketing | Food & Beverage Service | Basics of Culinary Art | People Training & Development | Hygiene & Occupational Health | Purchasing & Inventory Systems | Hotel Etiquette & Protocol | Hospitality Operations | Hotel Trends & Innovation...
60 credits US (20 credits US per term)
VET by EHL
Worldwide Partners

CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) in collaboration with ITC Hotels, India
Chennai, India

OFPPT (Office de la Formation Professionnelle et de la Promotion du Travail)
Student Testimonials

Parșenco Ecaterina
VET by EHL Hotel Administration Student

Andrada Mardale
VET by EHL Culinary Arts Student
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