Hospitality and Tourism SHSM
Explore how you can set goals and reflect on your experiences in the Hospitality & Tourism SHSM to not only earn your specialized diploma but also achieve the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Canada at the same time!
Career Pathway
- Bakers 6332
- Butchers, meat cutters, and fishmongers – retail and wholesale 6331
- Chefs 6321
- Conference and event planners 1226
- Cooks 6322
- Accommodation service managers 0632
- Conference and event planners 1226
- Food service supervisors 6311
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations 1123
- Restaurant and food service managers 0631
- Travel counsellors 6521
- Biologists and related scientists 2121
- Dietitians and nutritionists 3132
- Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 2263
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations 1123
- Airline ticket and service agents 6523
- Executive housekeepers 6312
- Food and beverage servers 6513
- Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations 6711
- Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives, and related clerks 6524
- Hotel front desk clerks 6525
- Other customer and information services representatives 6552
- Other service support occupations 6742
- Pursers and flight attendants 6522
- Receptionists 1414
- Sales and account representatives – wholesale trade (non-technical) 6411
- Theatre, fashion, exhibit, and other creative designers 5243
How you can link your SHSM experiences with Award Canada:
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 26 weeks, I will spend one hour a week enhancing my customer service skills through my SHSM hospitality placements, focusing on improving my catering skills, food preparation and food safety abilities.
Example Assessor: Hospitality Instructor or Placement Supervisor.
ORB Category: Crafts
ORB Subcategory: Cookery
Example log for ORB: Attended a workshop on food safety regulations and best practices. Gained understanding of proper food handling techniques and sanitation procedures. I feel more confident in my ability to maintain a safe kitchen environment!
Example SMART Goal: For the next 13 weeks, I will spend one hour per week focusing on improving my upper body and core strength through weekly paddling sessions.
Example Assessor: Canoe instructor or outdoor guide.
ORB Category: Water Sports
ORB Subcategory: Canoeing
Example log for ORB: Completed an intense paddling session today, focusing on stroke power and endurance. My core strength has noticeably improved.
Example SMART Goal: I will volunteer 1 hour weekly at a local food bank, helping with meal preparation and distribution to support those in need.
Example Assessor: Food bank supervisor.
ORB Category: Charity
ORB Subcategory: Food Bank/Soup Kitchen
Example log for ORB: Assisted with food distribution today, helping serve 50 people and gaining experience in organizing large-scale meal preparation.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: Participate in urban tourism as part of your SHSM experience. Explore key landmarks, interact with tourists, and learn the importance of cultural tourism in city environments!
Example Assessor or Supervisor: SHSM Lead
