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Diploma of Travel and Tourism Subject

Hospitality Foundations: Creating Memorable Experiences - HAT102FC

Learn the art of making every guest feel at home, wherever they are.

HAT102FC is an elective subject of the Diploma of Travel and Tourism delivered in partnership between Flight Centre Travel Academy and Torrens University Australia.

⭐ 9 WEEKS
⭐ 6 MODULES
⭐ 3 ASSESSMENTS

Pre-requisites and co-requisites: SIB101FC Succeeding in Business, TTI101FC Travel Trends and Insights

What to expect

Throughout this 9-week subject, students will engage with 6 modules. The subject aims to build students' understanding of the hospitality industry and develop knowledge, confidence and communication skills to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

What makes someone feel welcome even in a place they’ve never been? In this subject, you’ll step into the world of hospitality — where every interaction, smile, and detail shapes a guest’s experience.

You’ll explore how great service culture is built, how to understand and exceed guest expectations, and how to handle challenges with confidence and professionalism. From customer service to communication, teamwork to ethical responsibility, this subject prepares you to create moments that guests remember for all the right reasons.

Through tutorials, role-play, and real-world case studies, you’ll develop the confidence, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills that define hospitality professionals around the world.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this subject, you’ll be able to:
  • Demonstrate customer service skills that exceed guest expectations and enhance the overall hospitality experience.
  • Develop a professional employability portfolio to demonstrate readiness to contribute to the hospitality sector.
  • Exhibit problem-solving skills, adaptability, and initiative in responding to dynamic hospitality environments and customer needs.
  • Evaluate the role and functions of the hospitality sector to facilitate ongoing improvement.

Student Experience

  • Participate in self-paced online modules and live or recorded tutorials led by experts from Flight Centre Travel Academy.
    • 6 learning modules
    • 6 tutorials
    • 3 assessment Q&As
  • Receive one-on-one coaching calls, assessment assistance, and student wellness support as needed.

Study Mode & Structure

This subject runs over 9 weeks and includes:

  • 3.3 hours per week of facilitated study consisting of attending class (live classes, tutorials, Q&A sessions) and engaging with facilitators (coaching calls, assessment feedback etc.)
  • 7-10 hours per week of independent study (pre-readings, videos, assessment task progression and other learning activities)

You’ll explore six themed modules:

  1. From “Hello” to Hospitality Hero – Understanding the hospitality ecosystem and service culture
  2. Service Stars – Communication and guest experience essentials
  3. Moments That Matter – Delivering service excellence
  4. Suitcase of Skills – Tools for professional success
  5. On Your Feet – Handling service challenges and fast thinking
  6. Cultivating Customer Loyalty – Retaining guests and building long-term connections

 

Assessment

You’ll complete three assessments designed to help you apply your learning in realistic industry scenarios.

Assessments take place in weeks 3,6 & 9.

    1. Professional Screening Call (Recorded Conversation)

    2. Hospitality Career Toolkit (Portfolio and Reflection)

    3. Problem Solving in Action (Presentation)

Career Relevance

Hospitality is one of the world’s most people-driven industries — and the skills you’ll learn here open doors across hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism ventures, and events.

You’ll graduate with the confidence, communication, and customer-focused mindset that set hospitality professionals apart, wherever your career takes you.

 

“Hospitality is all about creating moments that people remember long after they’ve checked out. This subject gives you the mindset and skills to do just that — to make every guest feel seen, valued, and genuinely welcome.”
Aimee

Hotel Pathway & Work, Study + Live Abroad Program Leader

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Please note: Subject content, assessments, and schedules are subject to change without notice to ensure alignment with current industry standards and best practice.

 

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