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SMARTTE FZ LLC and Korea Lanka School of Hospitality & Hotel Management (KLSHHM)
With the support of the Korean government the Korea Lanka School of Hospitality & Hotel Management! (KLSHHM) has been formed. Based in a resort atmosphere in a five-star hotel the KLSHHM offers four certificate level courses.
- Professional Cookery (NVQ 4)
- Food & Beverage Operations (NVQ 4)
- Hotel Housekeeping (NVQ 3)
- Front Office Operations (NVQ 4)
All courses consist of 5 months in the school & 6 months on the job training in a star class hotel and entry requirements for all courses are G.C.E. Ordinary Level.
To study in a resort atmosphere and benefit from top-quality excellent teaching, on the job opportunities and excellent industry exposure is a very rare opportunity.
Special scholarships are provided to underprivileged, marginalized youth to help them pursue their studies. Free food and accommodation are also provided for underprivileged students.
The School provides state of the art modern air-conditioned classrooms with multimedia, well-equipped training kitchen, restaurant, mock-up rooms and a computer lab. Students have an opportunity to gain practical exposure in neighbouring hotels.
After completing the course and six months in the industry, students are eligible to apply for National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 or 4. This is a dual certification program, and it provides a unique opportunity and a foundation stone for those who inspire to take up careers in the hospitality industry.
From past courses, most students have remained in the hotels that they have been assigned to.
Over approximately the last 3 years, they have trained over 510 students.
Now, all past students, some with as much as 3 years experience, as well as recently qualified are looking to move onwards and upward.
This has been driven by personal ambition, country economic drivers and the need to make way for the next intakes.
SMARTTE FZ LLC has signed an exclusive contract with the KLSHHM to market and promote the students for potential employment in the GCC.
This gives the hospitality industry in the GCC the opportunity to fill their vacant positions with personnel that have been pre-trained with all the basic skills ready to work and become a valuable member of their teams.
Training programs
Professional Cookery (NVQ 4)
5 months in the school & six months on the job training in a star class hotel
Passion for cooking and culinary art is a prime requirement to follow this course. On completion of the course, students are assigned to work in a Kitchen Department of a hotel as a Trainee Cook. In addition to theory knowledge, the students have the opportunity of working practices in a modern and fully equipped kitchen available within the institute premises.
Kitchen Department is considered as a production department of the hotel. The main functions are storing and preparing food, juices, pastry items, salads, desserts, etc., to please the guests by producing a wide array of choices.
Entry requirements are G.C.E. Ordinary Level.
Food & Beverage Operations (NVQ 4)
5 months in the school & six months on the job training in a star class hotel
Being service-oriented and a pleasing personality is found important to follow this course.
On completion of the course, students are assigned to work in a Food & Beverage Department of a hotel as a Trainee Restaurant Steward or a Trainee Bar Steward. In addition to theory knowledge, the students have the opportunity of working practices in the Restaurant and a Mocktail Bar available within the institute premises.
Further, the students are assigned to neighboring hotels to work practically for Banquets and Special Functions.
Food & Beverage Department is responsible for providing a high quality of service to guests in serving food and beverage at the hotel while maintaining efficient customer care. The operation of restaurants, bars, banquet halls, conference rooms, entertainment areas are some of the responsibilities of this department.
Entry requirements are G.C.E. Ordinary Level.
Hotel Housekeeping (NVQ 3)
5 months in the school & six months on the job training in a star class hotel
A close eye for cleaning and tidiness is important to follow this course. On completion of the course, students are assigned to work in a Housekeeping Department of a hotel as a Trainee Room Attendant or a Public Area Attendant. In addition to theory knowledge, the students have the opportunity of practicing the practical segments in 2 mock-up rooms available within institute premises.
Housekeeping is an operational department of the hotel. Cleanliness and maintenance of rooms and public areas, operation of laundry, linen room, tailor room, uniform room, flower room, minibar and looking into guest day to day necessities are some of the responsibilities of this department.
Entry requirements are G.C.E. Ordinary Level.
Front Office Operations (NVQ 4)
5 months in the school & six months on the job training in a star class hotel
Good English communication skills and personal appearance is important to follow this course. On completion of the course, students are assigned to work in a Front Office Department of a hotel as Trainee Receptionists. In addition to theory knowledge, the students are provided with practical training at neighboring hotels as an extra benefit.
The Front Office acts as the public face of the hotel. Greetings and checking-in guests, providing assistance to guests in all concerns, Reserving guest accommodation and looking into their comfort, maintaining guest accounts are some of the responsibilities of this department.
Entry requirements are G.C.E. Ordinary Level.