The SHSM–Hospitality and Tourism enables students to build a foundation of career-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or the workplace. Schools may focus on different areas within the sector, such as on tourism or hospitality.
The Hospitality & Tourism SHSM is currently offered at Ancaster, Bernie Custis, Nora Frances Henderson, Orchard Park, Sir Allan MacNab, and Sir Winston Churchill.
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Bundle of Grade 11 and 12 Courses
- Four sector-specific courses such as Hospitality and Tourism, Travel and Tourism, Food and Culture, and Nutrition and Health
- Three other required courses: English, Math, and Science or Business
- Two Cooperative Education credits in a hospitality or tourism placement
- Coop placements could include working at places like restaurants, food service providers for large organizations, banquet centres, hotels, spas, or tourist attractions
Speak to your guidance counsellor or SHSM subject teachers for specific pathway courses for your school
Credits |
Apprenticeship Training
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College
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University
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Workplace
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| Major Credits One credit may be substituted with a cooperative education credit (additional to the 2 required co-op credits) |
4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit |
4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit |
4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit |
4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit |
| English including a CLA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics including a CLA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Business Studies or Science including a CLA May be substituted with 1 cooperative education credit (additional to the 2 required co-op credits) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooperative Education | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total number of credits | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Certifications
Four (4) compulsory |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C – includes automated external defibrillation (AED) | customer service | Standard First Aid | Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (SHMIS) – generic (i.e., not site-specific) instruction |
Two (2) electives from the list below |
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| advanced training in a technique, (e.g., paddling) | cash handling and register training | compass/map/global positioning system (GPS) | cook/line cook |
| event coordination | fire safety and fire extinguisher use | fishing guide | Food Handler Certification |
| geographic information system (GIS) | guest services | heritage interpreter | housekeeping services |
| introduction to hospitality management | leadership skills | life-saving (Bronze Cross or higher) | portfolio development |
| project management | safe food handling – basic | Smart Serve | spa etiquette |
| spa service | ticket agent | tour guide | tourism – basic |
| wilderness first aid | wilderness survival | ||
Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Tours of hospitality or tourism businesses.
- Participation in local and provincial skills competitions.
- Preparing and hosting school events.
- Attending a hospitality conference or job fair.
- Job shadowing, twinning or short term work experience with an industry professional
Reach Ahead Examples
- Guest lectures and demonstrations from industry professionals
- Interviewing a college or university student or apprentice
- Visits to colleges and universities offering hospitality and tourism related programs
Occupations in the Hospitatlity & Tourism Sector
The following table provides examples of occupations in the arts and culture sector, with corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, sorted according to the type of postsecondary education or training the occupations would normally require.
Apprenticeship Training |
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Workplace |
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Updated on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.