EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
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5131 – Housekeeping Practical<br />
10 hours of contact – 0.2 US semester credits – 0.4 ECTS semester credits<br />
� Summary<br />
This course unit enables stu<strong>de</strong>nts to acquire practical competencies necessary to the effective<br />
running of a housekeeping <strong>de</strong>partment. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts will apply most rational maintenance techniques in<br />
respect of various environmental and quality standards.<br />
� Objective<br />
Upon successful completion of this unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts should be able to maintain rooms and public<br />
premises autonomously and to optimize costs, productivity, hygiene, security and ergonomics,<br />
according to sustainable <strong>de</strong>velopment principles.<br />
5136 – Laundry Practical<br />
10 hours of contact – 0.2 US semester credits – 0.4 ECTS semester credits<br />
� Summary<br />
This course unit allows stu<strong>de</strong>nts to accomplish the various tasks relating to the linens <strong>de</strong>partment<br />
regarding production and maintenance. The quality standards that must be observed highlight the<br />
importance of satisfying the client, the management and the staff. Meeting this objective means<br />
reaching a balance between optimization and functionality.<br />
� Objective<br />
At the end of this course unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts should have acquired the necessary competencies to i<strong>de</strong>ntify<br />
the best operating mo<strong>de</strong> to use and the proper organization of the <strong>de</strong>partment. They will know how to<br />
observe quality standards appropriate to the type of management used in the establishment.<br />
Stu<strong>de</strong>nts will also have learned the production techniques appropriate to the company, with a view to<br />
optimizing productivity, hygiene, security, ergonomics and observation of environmental standards.<br />
5160 – Management Information Systems Tools I<br />
52 hours of contact – 1.2 US semester credits – 2.1 ECTS semester credits<br />
� Summary<br />
Through this course unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts will be able to use appropriate IT tools to create and modify<br />
documents, spreadsheets, presentations and websites. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts will acquire a systematic and<br />
productive approach to <strong>de</strong>signing a variety of documents and websites. They will <strong>de</strong>velop a critical<br />
outlook on technical and graphical aspects of electronic documents.<br />
� Objective<br />
At the end of this course unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts will be able to apply efficient and appropriate techniques in<br />
producing professional electronic documents.<br />
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