HPC110 Fundamentals in Lodging Operations
HPC110 Fundamentals in Lodging Operations
A. COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number and Title HPC110- Fundamentals in Lodging Operations
Course Description This course describes the skills, knowledge and performance outcomes required to explore and analyze the management and practices
of lodging operations and related sales activities in the major operating and support departments. It will also expose the students on the
unique aspect of managing a service - based lodging establishment delivered by diverse employees and understanding of the business
and financial operations of the lodging firm. The course introduces the housekeeping department of a hotel and lodging organization;
its organizational structure; roles and responsibilities; functions of the department; equipment and tools for housekeeping operations;
methods and procedures of cleaning operations including linen, uniform and laundry service; general maintenance and decoration of a
hotel; safety and sanitation in housekeeping operations; management of operations and recording; precautionary procedures; guest
safety and hotel assets. Laboratory includes actual exposure in the housekeeping operations.
Course Credit 3 units Course 2 hours lecture/week
Component, 3 hours laboratory/week
Hours/Week 90 hours/18 weeks
SO 1 Enabling Excellence, Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice
Integrity, and
SO 2 Enabling Accountability Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and
Filipino
SO 7 Demonstrative Apply the basic concepts that underlie each of the functional areas of business
(marketing, finance, human resources management, production, and
operations management, information technology, and strategic management)
and employ these concepts in various business situations
SO 10 Enabling Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the
workplace
SO 14 Enabling Demonstrate knowledge on the tourism industry, local tourism products and
services
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SO 17 Enabling Perform and monitor financial transactions and reports
SO 26 Enabling Perform and maintain various housekeeping services for guest and facility
operations
SO 27 Enabling Perform and provide full guest cycle services for front office
SO 28 Demonstrative Plan and implement a risk management program to provide a safe and secure
workplace
Reference/s Santos, B. & Moral P. 2014. Hotel and Resort Operations. MaxCor Publishing House, Quezon City Philippines.
Department of Tourism. (2012). DOT Memorandum Circular 2012-2: Rules and Regulations to govern the Accreditation of
Accommodation Establishments hotels, resorts and apartment hotels. Manila: Department of Tourism.
“Employees Perspectives about employing people with disabilities: A Comparative Study across Industries”. (2015). Cornell
Hospitality Quarterly 2015, Vol. 56(2) 168-179. Sage Publishing
Adopted from Dalit, Prof. Regilda D. (2018). OBE Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Fundamentals of Lodging
Operations). Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig: College of Hospitality Management
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Other Supplemental Books, Journal/Articles, Magazines, Ebooks, Online References
Materials
Course Requirement 1. Attendance 2. Quizzes 3. Assignments, Activity/Seatwork 4. Individual Class Participation / Group Presentation/ Projects 5. Case
Study Reaction/Research Papers 6. Major Examinations (Prelim / Midterm / Finals) 7. Hotel Familiarization
Class schedule:
Room Number:
Consultation Hours:
B. LEARNING PLAN
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College /Department.
Course requirement
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findings.
Encourage students to
include examples of how the
pineapple symbol is used in
modern hospitality settings,
such as in hotel decor,
branding, or marketing.
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Class Activities 2: Role- Scoring Rubric:
Playing Simulation
Understanding of Role – 1-10
Preparation (20 minutes) Engagement – 1-10
Introduce the concept Problem-Solving – 1-10
of role-playing and explain the Communication – 1-10
scenario. Collaboration – 1-10
Distribute role Reflection – 1-10
descriptions to students,
ensuring a mix of roles that
represent various sectors of
hospitality and tourism.
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Timeline Project
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different type of
accommodation or hotel
classification to research.
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amenities, services, and
customer reviews.
Groups will evaluate
their assigned hotel using the
provided rating criteria and
assign it a rating.
Each group presents
their rating and justifies their
decision based on the criteria.
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Activity 3: Accredited Hotels
as per DOT (Department of
Tourism)
PRELIM EXAM IV. ROOMS PowerPoint Presentation for Long and Short Quiz
DIVISION Lecture
To be able to cite the Oral questioning
1. Sample Class Activities:
organizational structure of
Organizational Chart Scoring Rubric:
the rooms division. 2. Reservation Activity: Individual Posture – 20%
2.1 Pre-arrival phase presentation of the job profile Preparedness – 30%
To be able to analyze the i. Types of reservation Clear articulation – 50%
of the Rooms Division
key activities of the rooms ii. Forms of Settlement
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department. iii. Telephone department 100%
Reservation Process
To be able to perform the iv. Online Reservation Assignment: Record a scene
Process showing the activities in FO -
process of reservation,
2. Front Office Reservation, Arrival Phase,
check-in, and departure. 2.1 Basic activities of Escorting Guests, and
FO
Departure Phase
2.2 Sub-departments of
FO
Activity: (My Day) Present the
i. Front Desks
ii. PBX recorded video on the class
iii. Uniformed Services
Role plays/simulation
iv. Guest Service
Agents
(Class is divided into 4 groups)
v. Guest Relation
Officer
2.3 Arrival Phase
2.4 Escorting Guests
2.5 Departure Phase
LONG QUIZ AND PRELIM EXAM
MIDTERM EXAM V. HOUSEKEEPING PowerPoint Presentation for Long and Short Quiz
DEPARTMENT Lecture
To be able to examine the
1. Sample Class Activities:
organizational structure of
Organizational Scoring Rubric:
the Housekeeping Structure Hands-on Demonstrations
Department; Hands-on Demonstration
2. Key activities of the Activity: Demonstrate proper
To be able to discuss the housekeeping cleaning procedures for guest Preparation – 1-10
key activities of the Department Procedure -1-10
rooms, bathrooms, and public
Efficiency – 1-10
housekeeping department; areas. Attention to Detail – 1-10
3. Public Area
Use of Supplies – 1-10
Provide housekeeping Method: Supervisors or Safety – 1-10
services to guests 4. Guest Rooms
experienced staff show step-by- Guest Interaction – 1-10
4.1 Guest Room
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Clean and prepare Cleaning Basics: Sizes step processes. Trainees then Overall Cleanliness – 1-10
rooms for incoming of Bed practice the techniques under
guests 4.2 Guest Room Types supervision. Use video
4.3 Guest Room
Provide valet/butler recordings for review and
Cleaning Basics
service 4.4 Summary improvement.
Laundry linen and Procedure in Cleaning Scoring Rubric: Mock Drills
guest clothes Mock Drills
Guest Room
Clean public areas, 4.5 Housekeeping Preparation – 1-10
Activity: Conduct fire drills,
facilities and Equipment & Response Time – 1-10
Amenities 4.6 Pre-guest chemical spill response drills, Procedure Compliance – 1-10
equipment
room cleaning and other emergency Team Coordination – 1-10
Deal with/Handle
4.7 Entering Guest preparedness exercises. Safety Protocols – 1-10
intoxicated guests Room Problem-Solving – 1-10
4.8 Prepare Room Method: Regularly schedule Guest Handling – 1-10
To be able to acquire basic
Cleaning drills to ensure staff are familiar Debrief Participation – 1-10
concepts about guests 4.9 Clean Room Area with emergency procedures.
cleaning and includes the 4.10 Make the Bed Debrief after each drill to
ff: 4.11 Dust the Room discuss what went well and
4.12 Clean the
Various guests room areas for improvement.
Bathroom
in the hotel; 4.13 Replenish Scoring Rubric: Housekeeping
Housekeeping Olympics
Guests room types of Supplies and Olympics
the hotel; Guestroom Amenities
Activity: Organize friendly
4.14 Vacuum Speed – 1-10
Room assignments competitions focusing on speed,
Guestroom Area Accuracy – 1-10
sheets; 4.15 Exit Guest Room accuracy, and thoroughness in
Technique – 1-10
Cleaning a guest 4.16 Room Inspection cleaning tasks. Teamwork – 1-10
room; Standard Use of Supplies – 1-10
Room inspection Method: Set up different Professionalism – 1-10
5. Laundry Department stations for bed making, Safety – 1-10
To be able to explore and 5.1 Types of Laundry bathroom cleaning, dusting, etc. Overall Cleanliness – 1-10
explain the laundry and 5.2 Commercial Evaluate performance on speed
public areas. Laundry Cycle and quality. Reward winners to
5.3 Guest Laundry
boost morale and engagement.
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Safety Training
To be able to provide an VI. FOOD AND PowerPoint Presentation for Long and Short Quiz
overview of the hotel fine BEVERAGE Lecture
dining restaurant DEPARTMENT
operation. Class Activities:
1. Food & Beverage Scoring Rubric: Service
Organizational Matrix Service Simulation Simulation
To be able to explicate the 2. Hotel Fine Dining
flow of fine dining Restaurant Activity: Simulate real dining Greeting and Seating – 1-10
experience of guests. 3. Dining Experience experiences to practice service Order Taking – 1-10
4. Suggestive and skills. Service Efficiency – 1-10
Upselling Techniques Method: Set up a mock dining Customer Interaction – 1-10
To be able to differentiate
5. Table Service area where staff can practice Teamwork and Coordination – 1-
suggestive selling from up 10
6. Point of Sale greeting guests, taking orders,
selling. Equipment serving food and beverages, Attention to Detail – 1-10
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7. Career Guide in the and handling complaints. Professional Appearance – 1-10
To be able to elaborate F & B Department Rotate roles so each participant Closing and Farewell – 1-10
the benefits of POS. 8. Dining Operations experiences different aspects of
9. Competency-based service.
Job Profiles
To be able to determine Wine and Beverage Tasting
the table service and the Scoring Rubric: Wine and
selected competency- Activity: Conduct wine and Beverage Tasting
based profiles of the F & beverage tasting sessions to
B dept. educate staff on different types Knowledge of Beverages – 1-10
of drinks. Tasting Technique – 1-10
Method: Provide a variety of Identifying Varieties – 1-10
wines and beverages for tasting, Pairing Knowledge – 1-10
explaining the characteristics, Presentation Skills – 1-10
origin, and appropriate pairings. Engagement with Guests – 1-10
Use blind tastings to test staff Pouring Accuracy – 1-10
knowledge and improve their Recommendation Skills – 1-10
descriptive skills.
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Technology Training
VIII. BANQUET /
EVENTS
To be able to provide an DEPARTMENT
overview of the
banquet/events Organizational Matrix
department; Duties and Functions
To be able to provide an
overview of the hotel XIII. SECURITY
recreations department. DEPARTMENT
To be able to provide an
overview of the hotel
engineering department.
C. CLASSROOM POLICIES
Course handouts will be provided by the instructor. To have further knowledge on the topic/s, personal research shall be the responsibility of the student.
Please make every to appear in the classroom at the scheduled time to avoid interruption when the class discussion has started.
Three consecutive absences without valid reason/s shall be dropped from the course.
To have a depth learning of the topic/s, every student is highly encouraged to attend the class and be involved in the discussions.
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Assignments and other requirements will be accepted when submitted on the set submission date as determined by the instructor.
Cellphones shall be used at their appointed time outside the classroom premises and every student is encouraged to turn off their phone/s or set on a silent
mode.
It is necessary that every student should wear their complete and proper uniform.
It is anticipated that students should act judiciously during class.
JUNE FLOY C. BONGCAWIL-LANAJA, MSHM DR. MARGARITA C. PAGHASIAN, Ed.D. DR. ANALYN G. ABDULRAOF, Ph.D.
Faculty Assistant Dean of Instruction Dean of Instruction
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