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!
How you can link your SHSM experiences with Award Canada:
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 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
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
