1. Benefit in general
Students can benefit from dealing with a real situation in a position where critical decisons are taken, such as supervisor and manager.
2. What is the difference between placement and Hotel takeover?
2.1 Students can actually gain experience of dealing with a real issue and learn how to manage it in a large scale. Developing skills in problem resolution, service recovery and professional communication are just of the many skills that students will take away from this experience.
2.2 After conducting an interview session with stage 5 students of Bachelor of Hospitality Management, it was found that a hotel takeover is not just a simple campus placement, it is an intensive practical experience where students take on roles of high authority as Manager or Supervisor. This calls for induction training and monitoring prior to the hotel takeover. This is why not all students have the opportunity, and it is for those who are keen to take part in it and who are willing to work hard to gain experience and qualifications.
3. Benefit after finish Hotel Takeover
For the learner who are really keen for this career in the future. its help to build a relationship between a learner and an organisation. This help a future resume when learner finish.
4. Are students getting experience letters or completion of an internship certificate?
In this early stage of takeover planing. However, Holmsglen had decided that student would receive a certificate of participation/appreciation that would add to their CV, which will be co-signed by the Hotel Novotel Glen Waverley General Manager and The ESSE Faculty Dean
5.When it starts?
Based on information provided by Andrew interviewed from stage 5 student, the hotel takeover is scheduled to start around October (This may change due to COVID-19) and will last for a full week. Semester 1 students are elligible for the takeover this October, if there are no further changes on dates.