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Laws in Hospitality ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: MZMA0113

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Karoliina Väisänen

Objective

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Qualifications

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Timing

01.01.2025 - 18.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
Teachers
  • Karoliina Väisänen
Groups
  • MPT24S1
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • ZJAMPT24S1
    Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, palveluliiketoiminta, päivätoteutus

Objectives

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Time and location

Contact lessons in Rajakatu campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher-generated learning materials
Hygiene and alcohol passport materials online

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Individual tasks and individual work
Independent study of materials and exercises
Emergency first aid and First-aid fire extinguishing trainings
Exams
Self-evaluation

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exams will be organized during Spring 2024. Exact dates will be published in the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience:
Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of informal learning
Detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

135 hours
Hygiene Passport: independent learning and exam 13,5 hours
Alcohol Passport: contact lessons, independent learning and exam 13,5 hours
Emergency first aid card and First-aid fire extinguishing card: training 13,5 hours
Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry: contact lessons, independent learning, assignments and exam 95 hours

Content scheduling

Hygiene Passport
Alcohol Passport
Emergency first aid card and First-aid fire extinguishing card
Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Further information for students

Avoin amk 15 (sis. max-määrään)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Prerequisites

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Timing

26.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
Teachers
  • Karoliina Väisänen
Groups
  • MPT24KM
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • ZJAMPT24KM
    Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, palveluliiketoiminta, monimuotototeutus

Objectives

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Time and location

Online learning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher-generated online learning materials
Hygiene and alcohol passport materials online

Teaching methods

Webinars and video recordings
Individual tasks and individual work
Independent study of online materials and exercises
Exams
Self-evaluation

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exams will be organized during Autumn 2024 Exact dates will be published in the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience:
Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of informal learning
Detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

135 hours
Hygiene Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Alcohol Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Task/Fire Rescue Plan OR Emergency First Aid Card 13,5 hours
Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry: webinars, online learning, assignments and exam 95 hours

Content scheduling

Hygiene Passport
Alcohol Passport
Task/Fire Rescue Plan OR Emergency First Aid Card
Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Further information for students

Avoimen polkulaiset 4
Avoin amk 5
yhteensä 9

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Prerequisites

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
Teachers
  • Elisa Närhi
  • Milla Welling
  • Karoliina Väisänen
  • Laura Salo
Groups
  • MPT23S1
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • ZJA24KM
    Avoin amk, marata

Objectives

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Time and location

Contact lessons in Rajakatu campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher-generated learning materials
Hygiene and alcohol passport materials online

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Individual tasks and individual work
Independent study of materials and exercises
Emergency first aid and First-aid fire extinguishing trainings
Exams
Self-evaluation

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exams will be organized during Spring 2024. Exact dates will be published in the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience:
Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of informal learning
Detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

135 hours
Hygiene Passport: independent learning and exam 13,5 hours
Alcohol Passport: contact lessons, independent learning and exam 13,5 hours
Emergency first aid card and First-aid fire extinguishing card: training 13,5 hours
Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry: contact lessons, independent learning, assignments and exam 95 hours

Content scheduling

Hygiene Passport
Alcohol Passport
Emergency first aid card and First-aid fire extinguishing card
Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Further information for students

Avoin amk 5

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Prerequisites

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
Teachers
  • Elisa Närhi
  • Sanna-Maria Klemetti
  • Karoliina Väisänen
  • Laura Salo
Groups
  • ZJA23SM
    Avoin amk, marata
  • ZJAMPT23KM
    Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, palveluliiketoiminta, monimuotototeutus
  • MPT23KM
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)

Objectives

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Time and location

Online learning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher-generated online learning materials
Hygiene and alcohol passport materials online

Teaching methods

Webinars and video recordings
Individual tasks and individual work
Independent study of online materials and exercises
Exams
Self-evaluation

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exams will be organized during Autumn 2023. Exact dates will be published in the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience:
Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of informal learning
Detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

135 hours
Hygiene Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Alcohol Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Task/Fire Rescue Plan OR Emergency First Aid Card 13,5 hours
Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry: webinars, online learning, assignments and exam 95 hours

Content scheduling

Hygiene Passport
Alcohol Passport
Task/Fire Rescue Plan OR Emergency First Aid Card
Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Further information for students

Avoimen polkulaiset 4
Avoin amk 5
yhteensä 9

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Prerequisites

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
Teachers
  • Elisa Närhi
  • Karoliina Väisänen
  • Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Groups
  • ZJA23KM
    Avoin AMK, marata
  • ZJAMPT22SM
    Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, palveluliiketoiminta, monimuotototeutus
  • MPT22SM
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)

Objectives

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Time and location

Online learning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher-generated online learning materials
Hygiene and alcohol passport materials online

Teaching methods

Assignments, webinars, virtual tests and exams

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online tests and exams 9.1.2023 - 19.5.2023

Student workload

135 hours
Hygiene Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Alcohol Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Task/Fife Rescue Plan: 4 hours
Emergency First Aid Card: practical training 9 hours
Key legistlation in Tourism and Catering: online assignments and exam 95 hours

Content scheduling

Hygiene Passport
Alcohol Passport
Task/Fire Rescue Plan
Emergency First Aid Card
Key legistlation in Tourism and Catering

Further information for students

Avoimen polkulaiset 4
Avoin amk 5
yhteensä 9

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Prerequisites

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
Teachers
  • Elisa Närhi
  • Karoliina Väisänen
  • Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Groups
  • MPT22S1
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • ZJAMPT22S1
    Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, palveluliiketoiminta, päivätoteutus

Objectives

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Time and location

Lectures and online learning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher-generated online learning materials
Hygiene and alcohol passport materials online

Teaching methods

Assignments, lectures/webinars, virtual tests and exams

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online tests and exams 9.1.2023 - 19.5.2023

Student workload

135 hours
Hygiene Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Alcohol Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Fife Extinguishing Card: practical training 4 hours
Emergency First Aid Card: practical training 9 hours
Key legistlation in Tourism and Catering: online assignments and exam 95 hours

Content scheduling

Hygiene Passport
Alcohol Passport
Fire Extinguishing Card
Emergency First Aid Card
Key legistlation in Tourism and Catering

Further information for students

Avoin amk 1 (sisältyy max-määrään)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Prerequisites

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
Teachers
  • Veli-Pekka Paananen
  • Kaisa Liinanki
  • Elisa Närhi
  • Sari-Maarit Peltola
Groups
  • MPT21SM
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • ZJA22KM
    Avoin AMK, marata
  • ZJA21SMP
    Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut

Objectives

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Time and location

Online learning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher-generated online learning materials
Hygiene and alcohol passport materials online

Teaching methods

Assignments, webinars, virtual tests and exams

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online tests and exams 10.1.-15.5.2022

Student workload

135 hours
Hygiene Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Alcohol Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Task/Fife Rescue Plan: 4 hours
Emergency First Aid Card: practical training 9 hours
Key legistlation in Tourism and Catering: online assignments and exam 95 hours

Content scheduling

Hygiene Passport
Alcohol Passport
Task/Fire Rescue Plan
Emergency First Aid Card
Key legistlation in Tourism and Catering

Further information for students

Avoimen polkulaiset 4
Avoin amk 5
yhteensä 9

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Prerequisites

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 15.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
Teachers
  • Veli-Pekka Paananen
  • Kaisa Liinanki
  • Elisa Närhi
  • Sari-Maarit Peltola
  • Peppi Teacher
Groups
  • MPT21S1
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)

Objectives

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Time and location

Lectures and online learning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher-generated online learning materials
Hygiene and alcohol passport materials online

Teaching methods

Assignments, lectures/webinars, virtual tests and exams

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online tests and exams 10.1.-15.5.2022

Student workload

135 hours
Hygiene Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Alcohol Passport: online learning and exam 13,5 hours
Fife Extinguishing Card: practical training 4 hours
Emergency First Aid Card: practical training 9 hours
Key legistlation in Tourism and Catering: online assignments and exam 95 hours

Content scheduling

Hygiene Passport
Alcohol Passport
Fire Extinguishing Card
Emergency First Aid Card
Key legistlation in Tourism and Catering

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Prerequisites

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.