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ILAM - Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management
Professional Development Department
ILAM House
Lower Basildon
Nr Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NE
United Kingdom
Director: Mr A. Worthington (Chief Executive of ILAM)
Phone: +44 01491 874800
Fax: +44 01491 874801
Background, orientation and purpose
The Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management was established in 1983. ILAM is the professional
body for the leisure industry in the United Kingdom. The objective with which the Institute is
established, as stated in its memorandum of association, is: To advance public education by the
promotion of lectures, courses of instruction and other educational facilities to improve and extend the
knowledge and efficiency of those persons engaged in all aspects of leisure and amenity management.
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
There are five levels to the Institution’s Professional Qualification Scheme:
- First Award
- Certificate in Leisure Operations
- Certificate in Leisure Management
- Diploma in Leisure Management
- Advanced Diploma in Leisure Management
The Institute also offers a number of Continuing Professional Development short courses and
awareness events.
Content
The Professional Qualification Scheme is achieved through a combination of assignments and
examinations. The Qualification is completed through guided self-study and college attendance is not
necessary. Currently, registration for the Scheme occurs annually in November, with examinations in
June. However, the Institute will be changing the registration date and candidates will be able to
register at any time of the year. There will be two examination dates annually instead of one.
Special information
There is an ILAM bookshop where members of the Institute can purchase books at a discounted price.
ILAM also has their own weekly publication, leisure news and jobs and monthly journal, The Leisure
Manager.
Evaluation and assessment
Student performance is evaluated through guided self-study culminating in assignments and annual
examinations.
Entry requirements
Depending on the level of qualification being attempted, past qualifications, HNDs, degrees, etc. will
be assessed. Each level of the ILAM Scheme has certain pre-entry requirements; for example, HND
level is on a par with the ILAM Certificate in Leisure Management. However, if no formal qualifications
are held, we operate a Recognition of Prior Experience Scheme whereby a candidate’s past history,
areas of responsibility, job title and positions of responsibility, etc. will be looked at.
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