Field Work and Career OptionsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: R800CF81
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Tarja Tammia
Objective
Having completed this study unit
• You get familiar with various tasks and duties typical of the tourism and hospitality industry.
• You acquire useful tools and passports/licences needed in tourism-related operations and tasks along with practical experience in the field.
• You become familiar with the operating model and processes of the field work company/organisation.
• You are able to work as a member of a work community.
• You know the basic concepts of cultural diversity and are able to communicate effectively in different international
environments.
• You are able to set proper career goals based on your preferences and career choices.
• You have a realistic understanding of educational and career opportunities and options.
• You identify your potential and preferences regarding future career options and are able to make a proper plan for
yourself by using suitable job seeking platforms and documents.
Competences:
Content
Content:
• working life requirements and manners
• alcohol licence and Hygiene Proficiency Passport
• teamwork and leadership skills and their development plan
• concepts of cultural diversity
• various employment channels
• employment platforms
• employment and job application documentation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (2)
Poor (1)
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Very good (4)
Good (3)
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5)
Enrollment
24.03.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Tourism
Teachers
- Ulla Kangasniemi
- Petri Pälli
Responsible person
Ulla Kangasniemi
Student groups
-
R81D25SR81D25S Tourism, Rovaniemi, Autumn 2025
Objective
Having completed this study unit
• You get familiar with various tasks and duties typical of the tourism and hospitality industry.
• You acquire useful tools and passports/licences needed in tourism-related operations and tasks along with practical experience in the field.
• You become familiar with the operating model and processes of the field work company/organisation.
• You are able to work as a member of a work community.
• You know the basic concepts of cultural diversity and are able to communicate effectively in different international
environments.
• You are able to set proper career goals based on your preferences and career choices.
• You have a realistic understanding of educational and career opportunities and options.
• You identify your potential and preferences regarding future career options and are able to make a proper plan for
yourself by using suitable job seeking platforms and documents.
Competences:
Content
Content:
• working life requirements and manners
• alcohol licence and Hygiene Proficiency Passport
• teamwork and leadership skills and their development plan
• concepts of cultural diversity
• various employment channels
• employment platforms
• employment and job application documentation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (2)
Poor (1)
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Very good (4)
Good (3)
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5)