Tourism Education and Training in
ISCED 5 / Tertiary Education
V. E.T (Training credits) EQF Public Institutions FIRST CYCLE
5.7 Tourism Programmes at EQF 7 1 First Level Master Programmes
5.7.2 Laurea Specialistica
The Masters programme can be extended to two years further studies after obtaining the Degree qualification. This leads to a First Level Master or a Specialisation Degree. The Second Level Degree is obtained by reaching 120 credits that will sum up the formely obtained 180 credits, giving out a total number of 300 credits. The Second Level study period comes to a conclusion with the composition of a written study (Specialistica thesis) plus public dissertation. At this level, training is provided by a number of Universities -
EQF Level Programme of Study Qualification Duration ProviderTraining
7 Foreign Languages for Enterprise and International Co-Operation 1st Level Master Laurea Specialistica 2 years, part-time
Università degli Studi G. D’Annunzio, Chieti 7 Planning & Management of Cultural Events Università di Ferrara 7 Economics & Management for Tourism Università di Palermo 7 Economics for Tourism Università di Perugia 7 Planning, Design and Management of Tourist Services Università di Napoli
Italy
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Tourism Programmes at EQF 8
In Italy, there are also tourism programmes of study leading to a Post-Graduate Education – which includes Specialisation courses or Second Level Masters or Doctorate.
These include:
EQF Level Programme of Study Qualification Duration ProviderTraining
8 Masters in Hotel Management 2nd Level Masters Degree 2 years, full-time 1500 hours = 60 credits
VET Private Training E.L.S. FORM in A.T.S. with University 8 Specialisation Course in Economics & Management in Cultural Services Post-Graduate Specialisation Certificate 750 hours =30 credits Università di Ferrara
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Summary of Tourism Qualifications in Italy
Italy, through E.L.S. FORM, have proposed an alignment of existing qualifications in tourism studies to the EQF.
Tourism programmes of study are available for eight levels of the EQF leading to the following qualifications:
EQF 1 1st Level Foundation Certificate (Attesto di Qualifica di I° Livello) – 1 year EQF 2 1st Level Foundation Certificate (Attesto di Qualifica di I° Livello) – 2 years EQF 3 Diploma di Qualifica (3 year duration)
EQF 4 Diploma di Maturità (Diploma di Qualifica + 2 years)
Post-Diploma Courses (Attestati di Qualifica)
EQF 5 Diploma di Maturità EQF 6 Diploma di Laurea
Master Programmes:
EQF 7 1 year of Specialistica + 1st Level Master or Laurea Specialistica EQF 8 2nd Level Master and/or Specialisation Degree and/or Doctorate
Table 6.1 Tourism Qualifications in Italy Aligned to the EQF
EQF Level Qualification Programme of Study Training Providers
1 Attestato di Qualifica di I° Livello (1st Level Foundation Certificate) ∞ Assistant Cook ∞ Restaurant/Hotel Waiter
∞ Food and Beverage Administrator ∞ Confectionery/Pastry Cook ∞ Pizza Chef
∞ Barman
∞ Wine & Cocktail Bar Operator
VET by Regions / Provinces 2 Attestato di Qualifica di I° Livello (1st Level Foundation Certificate) ∞ Hotel/Restaurant Waiter ∞ Assistant Cook VET by Regions / Provinces 3 Diploma di Qualifica
(Certificate) ∞ Restaurant/Bar Operator∞ Kitchen Operator ∞ Reception Services Operator ∞ Hotel Services Operator
Istituti Professionali Alberghieri
(Public Schools)
4 Diploma di Maturità ∞ Technical Operator for: Tourism
Services & Restaurant Services
Istituti Professionali Alberghieri (Public Schools)
∞ Tourism Operator Istituto Tecnico
Statale Diploma di
Specializzazione ∞ Tourist Guide ∞ Expert in Banquets/Receptions ∞ Expert in Ice-Cream and Pastry
Confection ∞ Congress Operator ∞ Barman
Istituti Professionali di Stato per i Servizzi Alberghieri and della Ristorazione
5 Attestato di Qualifica
(Post-Diploma) ∞ Tourism and Hotel Operations∞ Incoming & Valorisation of Tourism Products
∞ Junior Manager for Farm Holiday Centres
∞ Computer Aided Management for Tourism Enterprises
∞ Front Office Management
VET Private Training Provider – E.L.S. FORM, Chieti
6 Diploma di Laurea
(Bachelor’s Degree) ∞ Foreign Languages for Tourism and Management ∞ Economics of Tourism
∞ Economics & Management of Cultural, Environmental & Tourism Resources
∞ Cultural Tourism
∞ Economics & Management for Tourist Services
Universities in Chieti, Bologna, Genova, Ferrara, Perugia, Palermo, Napoli
Italy
7 1st Level Master ∞ Economics, Management &
Valorisation of Arts and Culture
Università degli Studi G. D’Annunzio, Chieti ∞ Economics & Ethics of Tourism Università di Bologna ∞ Integrative Planning for Tourism
Valorisation of Environment, Arts and Cultural Heritage
Università di Ferrara
∞ Marketing & Management for Tourism Enterprises
Università di Genova ∞ Economics & Management for
Mountain Tourism
Università della Valle d’Aosta ∞ Economics for Tourism Università di Milano
Bocconi
∞ Hotel & Tourism Management VET Private Training E.L.S. FORM in A.T.S. with University ∞ Reconnaissance Packaging Holiday
for Incoming and Outgoing Tourism
VET Private Training E.L.S. FORM in A.T.S. with University
8 2nd Level Master ∞ Hotel Management VET Private Training
E.L.S. FORM in A.T.S. with University Post-Graduate
Specialisation Certificate
∞ Economics & Management in Cultural Services
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MALTA
Tourist Departures (in 2007) 1,243,510
Percentage Change in Departures +10.6% (2007/2006)
Total Nights Spent (in 2007) 11,016,993 (+3.3%)
Tourist Expenditure (in 2007) €1,058 million (+6.0%)
Population 407,810 (2006 est.)
Direct Employment in Hotels & Restaurants 10,186 full-timers 8,610 part-timers
Total Jobs in Tourism 41,000 jobs
Share of tourism in GDP 29.0%
Source: NSO
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Tourism in Malta
Tourism is an important driver to the Maltese economy contributing to 29% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product.
The year 2007 has been a record year for tourism in Malta, having received 1,243,510 overseas visitors, implying an increase of 10.6% over 2006. The major contributor of this increase was the introduction of low fare airlines in October 2006 which has made Malta more accessible and price competitive. In fact, the growth in tourist figures was primarily attributable to an increase in holiday visits mainly from the British, Irish and Scandinavian markets currently served by low cost carriers.
87.1% of all inbound visits to Malta comprised tourists coming from EU member states. Although there was an increase in repeat tourism, the overall increase was primarily characterised by a rise in first-time visits. These are estimated to account for 67.8% of total visits. The largest age bracket comprised tourists aged 45–64, although the strongest increase is attributable to tourists aged 25–44.
Although the majority of tourists visiting Malta are still opting for package travel (with a share of 54.9%), direct bookings and non-package stays are exhibiting an increasing trend, rising by 50.1% from year 2006 to year 2007.
Total nights spent amounted to 11.0 million, increasing by 3.3% over year 2006. In line with international tourism trends, the average length of stay is exhibiting a decline as tourists are opting for more frequent but shorter stays. In Malta, the average length of stay declined from 9.5 nights in 2006 to 8.9 nights in 2007.
Nights spent in both private and collective accommodation increased respectively by 4.9% and 2.8%. Tourist nights in rented accommodation remained practically unchanged while nights in owner-occupied accommodation decreased by 3.5%. By contrast, total nights spent with friends or relatives increased by 17.0%. With regard to guest-nights in collective accommodation a 22.8% increase in the 5-star category was contrasted with a decrease in the 3-star and a lesser decrease in the 4-star categories.
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In the year 2007, total tourist expenditure was estimated at €1,058 million, an increase of 6.0% over 2006. Per capita total expenditure is estimated at €869, down by 3.6%when compared to the preceding year.