Applied Skills Training & Career Development Center

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IELTS is the world’s most recognized English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with over 3.5 million tests taken in the last year. The IELTS test is trusted by over 10,000 organizations, including universities, professional bodies, employers and migration authorities.

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The hotel industry is one of the most popular hospitality sectors. The ability to speak English is necessary for any hotel job.

Learning relevant (important) hotel vocabulary is a very good start. English for Tourism & Hospitality is specifically designed for tourism and hospitality professionals who interact with people from all around the world, being able to communicate in English is essential.

The course contents include:

• Greeting & Receiving Guests
• Reservation Inquiries & Changes
• Responding to Guest Requests
• Discussing Specific Amenities
• Hotel Management
• Housekeeping
• Front Office
• Checking Out
• At the Hotel Restaurant
• At the Hotel Bar
• Tour Operations
• Attraction Management
• Event Management

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There are three versions of the CELPIP Test: the CELPIP-General Test, the CELPIP-General LS (Listening and Speaking) Test, and the CELPIP-Academic Test.

The CELPIP General Test is a multi-purpose English language proficiency test accredited by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to assess functional language proficiency in English. CELPIP stands for Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program.

The CELPIP General Test allows test takers to demonstrate their ability to function in English and gives trained raters (i.e, test evaluators) ample opportunity to assess the test taker’s performance in the Writing and Speaking Tests. Raters are not required for the Listening and Reading Tests because these are computer-scored.

The test clearly, accurately, and precisely assesses a test taker’s English abilities in a variety of everyday situations, such as communicating with co-workers and superiors in the workplace, dealing with friends, understanding newscasts, and interpreting and responding to written materials.

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PTE Academic:

• PTE Academic is the computer-based English test which is designed to measures your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a single, short test.

PTE SELT Tests for UK Visas and Immigration

The UK Home Office-approved SELT tests (Secure English Language Tests) for study, work, and migration.

Preparation for PTE

No matter how you choose to prepare for PTE Academic or PTE Academic UKVI, we have the information, resources, and guidance to help you feel confident when your test day arrives.

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The Occupational English Test is an international English language test that assesses the language proficiency of healthcare professionals seeking to register and practice in an English-speaking environment.

It provides a validated, reliable assessment of all four language skills – listening, reading, writing, and speaking – with an emphasis on communication in healthcare professional settings.

OET tests candidates from the following 12 health professions:

• Dentistry, Dietetics, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiography, Speech Pathology and Veterinary Science. Candidates are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for their OET test.

OET assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking. There is a separate sub-test for each skill area. The Listening and Reading sub-tests are designed to assess the ability to understand spoken and written English in contexts related to general health and medicine.

The sub-tests for Listening and Reading are common to all professions. The Writing and Speaking sub-tests are specific to each profession and are designed to assess the ability to use English appropriately in the relevant professional context.

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1. IELTS Reading Module:

• Academic Reading:

This test consists of three sections with 40 questions. There are three texts of general interest usually taken from journals, books, magazines and newspapers.

A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying information (True/False/Not given), identifying writer’s view or claims (Yes/No/Not Given), matching information, summary completion, table, diagram or flow chart label completion and short-answer questions.

• General Reading:

In general reading the texts are taken from notices, advertisements, leaflets, newspapers, instruction manuals, books and magazines.

The first section contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English, with tasks mainly concerned with providing factual information. The second section focuses on the work context and involves texts of more complex language.

The third text involves reading more extending texts, with a more complex structure, but with the emphasis on descriptive and instructive rather than argumentative texts.

2.  IELTS Writing Module:

The IELTS writing test takes one hour. In this time you are required to complete two tasks.

Task One is a report based on some graphic information. With few exceptions, the graphic information will come in one of five forms – a line graph, bar graph, pie chart, table or diagram illustrating a process. For General version of IELTS you are supposed to write a letter in a variety of situations. You are required to describe the information or the process in a report or a letter of 150 words. This task should be completed in 20 minutes.

What is being tested is your ability to:

• Objectively describe the information given to you.
• Develop a report on a topic without the use of opinion.
• Use suitable language to describe the graph.

Task Two is an essay based on a topic. You should write at least 250 words in 40 minutes. It is important that you keep within the advised time limits as Task Two carries more weight in your final band score than Task One.

 How we achieve 8+ BANDS at Applied Skills Training  & Career Development Center:

Task One:

• Organizing the information of the given process.
• Rearranging the given information and developing a quite simpler thesis.
• Embodying the detailed and intrigued information into straight and simple lines.
• Putting up a writing formula plan for description of the given information.
• Putting forth the suitable and exact vocabulary to make contrast or comparison and to describe the changes and moods with their degrees.
• The trainer stays with the class throughout and pays word to word individual attention.
• Pointing out of all the bullets in a letter and explanation thereof.

Task Two:

• Comprehension of the exact bottom line of the topic.
• Determining the thesis statement from the given opinion of the examiner.
• Development of one liner to toe and establish a flow of thought in the writing.
• Prioritize the writing arrangements to develop coherence in the script.
• Specific and organized development of thesis statement.
• Breakup of the topic on the white board.
• Comparison with sample writing from exams.
• The best lexical approach to improve connotation.
• The best use of grammatical range and structure.
• Lecture-exercise-follow up lecture in the same class to improve the maximum.
• Focus on time management and pressure management to tackle the exam in time and without any pressure.
• A constant word to word attention of the vigilant trainer having an experience of 10 years.

3. IELTS Listening Module:

Listening format consists of 4 recorded sections each having 10 questions- timing 30 minutes.

• Section One- Listening to specific information- a conversation between 2 speakers in a social or semi social context.
• Section Two- Listening of details- a talk by a single speaker based on a nonacademic situation.
• Section Three- Understanding speaker’s opinion- a conversation with up to 4 speakers based on academic topic or course related situation.
• Section Four- Understanding gist- a university style lecture or talk usually by single speaker.

Training Techniques at Applied Skills Training Center:

• Improving of the sounds of the words.
• Learning the contraction.
• Listening to recording with understanding through reading.
• Comprehension of the different question formats. (Filling up the blanks, multiple choice, labeling etc)
• Practice to catch and then lead the speaker.
• Practice to find out the required precise information.
• Lecture-exercise-follow up lecture in the same class.

4.  IELTS Speaking Module:

The speaking test assesses whether the candidate can communicate effectively in English. This test is usually comprised of 3 parts:

• Introduction and Interview- timing 4 to 5 minutes, personality insight, follow up questions on familiar topics.
• Short Talk- timing 2 to 4 minutes, talk on a topic for 1 to 2 minutes, personally experienced topic, demands your personal feelings.
• Two Way Discussion- timing 3 to 4 minutes, follow up questions linked to the topic of part 2 course, demonstration of language through longer replies.

Examiner’s Scale:

The assessment takes into account Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Pronunciation.

Training Techniques at Applied Skills Training Center:

• Describing your personality- to give an effective introduction of yourself.
• Describing a situation- providing artistic information about a place, city or building.
• Describing hobbies- cohesive briefing of a hobby with necessary details.
• Describing parties or incidents- learning an art to describe an incident good or bad.
• Describing likes and dislikes- quite personal subjective and objective feelings about eating or wearing habits, choice of profession, family relations and leisure and pleasures and other unavoidable social activities and personal reflections.
• Topic speaking- daily presentation before the class to speak on a given topic and thereafter answering to the follow up questions from the class.
• Specific and organized conversation.
• Learning the sounds of the words. (Beginning Sounds and Ending Sounds).
• Learning the contraction.
• Improvement of pronunciation.
• Learning lexical variety with conjunctions.
• Improvement of body language.
• Describing the previously given topics in IELTS exam.
• Time management for speaking

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When a guest has a special need, they turn to you, the concierge is the person who can get things done no matter what the need is.

The Certified Hotel Concierge course recognizes your superior guest service skills, your ability to use technology and the Internet, your skill at providing personalized service, your diversity awareness, and your immersion in global and cultural environments.You meet the highest standards for ethics and risk management. 

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The Managing Front Office Operations course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of front office procedures in the hospitality industry.

Students will understand, organize, perform and evaluate front office functions that are critical to the success of a hotel. Students will be trained in the importance of guest service, along with the any technical aspects of front office management.

The aim of the Front Office Operations is to introduce the students to the systems and procedures required for Front Office Operations. It emphasizes the importance of high standards in personal qualities and the provision of customer service.

Outline:

• The Lodging Industry
• Hotel Organization
• Front Office Operations
• Reservations
• Registration
• Front Office Responsibilities
• Security and the Lodging Industry
• Front Office Accounting
• Check-out and Settlement
• The Role of Housekeeping in Hospitality Operations
• The Front Office Audit
• Planning and Evaluating Operations

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There is a strong demand for trained chefs/ cooks and the food and beverage industry is now offering good salaries and working conditions to attract skilled personnel.

Graduates may find employment as cooks or assistant cooks in the food service departments of restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts, cruise ships, institutions and catering companies.

With further training, graduates may advance to positions as commis de cuisine, department chefs, junior sous-chefs, executive sous-chefs, chefs de cuisine and executive chefs de cuisine. Graduates may also pursue self-employment opportunities.

The certification course in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts have been separated into 6 rotating short-term courses (or modules) respectively. This is to provide students with access to those specific areas of the curriculum that best meet their learning needs. The Culinary Arts modules cover the following areas;

• Prepare, Cook and Serve Stocks, Sauces and Soups
• Prepare, Cook and Serve Salad,Appetizers and Sandwiches
• Prepare, Cook and Serve Vegitables, Fruit, Eggs & Farinaceous Dishes
• Prepare, Cook and Serve Poultry Dishes
• Prepare, Cook and Serve Meat Dishes
• Prepare, Cook and Serve Sea Food Dishes

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This course provides understanding of Food & Beverage Service Operation with quality service as measured by customer expectations, effective and efficient usage of resources, application of technology for transaction management, understanding of service mise-enplace, and dynamics of food and beverage service in a variety of dining environments. 

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to ;

• Demonstrate appropriate service behaviors for a variety of guest types.
• Understand the concept and techniques of good service and demonstrate the skill acquired.  c)  Program point-of-sale technology for service. 
• Understand the scope and usage of service mise en place. 
• Participate in the operation and execution of in-room dining service.
• Participate in the operation and execution of banquet dining service. 
• Participate in the operation and execution of restaurant dining service. 
• Provide responsible service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Demonstrate English service technique. 
• Demonstrate American Service technique.
• Demonstrate Russian Service technique.
• Demonstrate Continental Service 

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Hotel analytics have become an increasingly important skill for such professionals as revenue managers, general managers, corporate staff and research professionals.

The Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) is the only hotel-related certification that recognizes the skill and knowledge that these professionals have and is offered in partnership with STR, the global source for benchmarking and forecasting data.

This globally-recognized professional credential validates your advanced knowledge in hotel industry analytics including foundational metrics, definitions, formulas and methodologies.

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The Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics is an online program developed to prepare you for the CHIA exam. It demonstrates how to analyze various types of hotel industry data and to make strategic inferences based upon that analysis. This program provides an in-depth review of the program content and includes both condensed and expanded versions of the training.

The CHIA  program includes case scenarios, hints, sample reports, industry “tricks of the trade,” analysis examples, quizzes, discussion questions, and application exercises that give you hands-on experience working with hotel data.

Core content areas include:

• Hotel Industry Analytical Foundations
• Hotel Math Fundamentals
• Property Level Benchmarking (STAR Reports)
• Hotel Industry Performance Reports

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When it comes to an outstanding dining experience, guests rely on restaurant servers. They're the ones who make them feel welcome, can explain the menu, serve food, and provide all-around great service from the time guests arrive until they are ready to leave.

The Certified Restaurant Server recognizes the high level of professionalism needed to succeed and to bring outstanding service to every guest.

The certification is supported by the START (Skills, Tasks, and Results Training) for Restaurant Server.

The program presents general hospitality knowledge and soft skills needed in the hospitality industry, along with concise instructions for training new or prospective employees on how to perform 22 key tasks correctly. These include:

• Demonstrating how to greet and seat guests and anticipate guest needs
• Explaining how to serve beverages, serve the meal, and check back to the table
• Listing basic kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines servers should follow
• Explaining how to present guest checks and settle bills.

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Start your international career in hospitality or event management, or enhance your qualifications and keep rising higher with just one world’s best hospitality management course!

The aim is to provide students with an understanding of world- class Hotel Operations. Including free hotel internship training with star hotels. Our Hospitality Management course is a blend of theory, practical and professionalism. This enables the candidate to have the required skill set and management capability to provide immediate value to an employer.

The fully paid internship is a key component of the program as it provides students a "real life" application to the theory. The internship is vital for creating opportunities within the industry but more importantly it provides the student with a unique learning and mentoring experience which ultimately increases their value.

Career Opportunities:

At Applied Skills Training & Career Development Center we trains multi-skilled, qualified and ambitious industry professionals. Our candidates perform to international standards, ready to enter the workforce in leadership roles such as: front office, food and beverage, Housekeeping, and Food Production. 

Course Outline: 

• Front office operations:  Introduction to the hospitality and tourism, Coordination with other department, Reservation process, Check in and check out process, Guest cycle and guest accounting, night auditing functions. 
• Housekeeping operations: Introduction, Types of rooms and room codes, planning and organizing housekeeping department, Cleaning equipment and agents, cleaning procedure and bed making procedure 
• Food and beverage service operations: Introduction, Types of service, Restaurant service training, Table set up and dining etiquette, POS, Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Service of beverages 
• Food production:  Introduction, Kitchen areas, Handling safety and risk management, Food preparation (Off premises practical training) 

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What is GED?

The General Educational Development or Diploma – GED is a high school equivalency certificate from the United States of America. It is designed for the students who, for variety of reasons, are stuck at different levels and are unable to continue higher education.

GED tests are a group of four subjects which, when passed, certify that the student has American or Canadian high school-level academic skills and it is recognized by IBCC & HEC and the BBA program is for 4 years (8 semesters) and comprises of 48 courses and 144 credit. 

International Recognition:

The GED program is the only higher secondary certificate available in over 85 countries and accepted by nearly all universities in the U.S. and many across the world.

GED is conducted into the following topics and subjects:

• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Language Arts (Writing & Reading)
• Science

People need GED preparation classes for the following reasons:

• To qualify for employment.
• To gain promotion within the organization.
• To apply for admission to an educational or training institution.
• To achieve personal satisfaction.

Documents required for GED:

• Result Card & Certificate of O levels (if any)
• Copy of valid passport, visa page & Emirates ID.
• Passport size photograph (02). 

Age Limit:

• 16 years or more

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The Spoken English Language course  is a perfect understanding of grammatical language with an effective usage of timing or tenses in conversation and day to day interactions to get command over self-description, putting and answering to the situational questions, learning an art of explaining ideas along with improvement of accent, word sounds, formal and informal language besides.