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START Sample Syllabus

Although START can be customized to a number of needs, often times we are asked to provide a sample syllabus for first-time instructors.

Below please find the recommended break down for the START program.

START   Number of Sections in Chapter   Recommended # of Hours Needed to Teach Chapter
Unit 1: Hospitality Orientation  
 

 
Ch. 1: Hospitality and Careers 4 7
Ch. 2: Guest Service 4 8
Ch. 3: Professionalism 4 8
Unit 2: Rooms Division
Ch. 5: Rooms Division
5 9
Ch. 6: Front Desk Representative 5 11
Ch. 7: Reservationist 4 11
Ch. 8: PBX Operator 4 9
Ch. 9: Bell Services Attendant 5 11
First Semester Total   40 85
Ch. 10: Guestroom Attendant 5 11
Ch. 11: Maintenance Worker 5 11
Ch. 12: Laundry Attendant 4 9
Unit 3: Food and Beverage Division  
 

 
Ch. 14: Food and Beverage Division 5 10
Ch. 15: Restaurant Server 5 11
Ch. 16: Banquet Setup Employee 4 9
Ch. 17: Banquet Server 5 11
Ch. 18: Bus Person 4 9
Review for final
 
8
Second Semester Total   41   95  

Click here to see a sample syllabus that has been taught successfully in a 12 week timeframe.

For more information about the START Program, please contact:

Shelly Weir
Senior Director, State Relations & Educational Programs
sweir@ahla.com
407-999-8166

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