BHM 410

Industrial Exposure Training / Internship (No Written Exam)

TU BHM · Semester 7 · Recent BHM syllabus series

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internship
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6
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Tribhuvan University

Faculty of Management

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Course: BHM 410 · Industrial Exposure Training / Internship (No Written Exam)

Level: Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) · Semester 7

Full Marks: 60

Time: 3 hrs.

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Group A

Brief Answer Questions. Attempt ALL questions. (5 × 2 = 10)

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  1. What is the primary objective of maintaining a daily Industrial Exposure Training (IET) logbook?

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    Objective of IET Logbook

    To systematically record daily operational learning, technical skills acquired, critical incidents observed, and supervisor feedback across core hotel departments during the 6-month internship.

  2. State two critical hygiene protocols followed by food handlers in the commercial hot kitchen.

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    Kitchen Hygiene Protocols

    1. Wearing clean chef uniform, hairnet/toque, and closed non-slip safety shoes.
    2. Washing hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap at designated handwash stations before handling food and after touching raw poultry or waste.

  3. What is a ‘Room Discrepancy’ in hotel front office and housekeeping coordination?

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    Room Discrepancy

    A situation where the housekeeping status of a room (e.g., Vacant Clean or Occupied) does not match the room status recorded on the front office Property Management System (PMS).

  4. Explain the concept of ‘Upselling’ during the front desk check-in process.

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    Upselling in Front Office

    A sales technique where a receptionist actively encourages an arriving guest to upgrade to a higher-category room (e.g., Deluxe to Suite) for an incremental daily tariff, increasing Average Daily Rate (ADR).

  5. What is a ‘Captain Order’ (KOT) in food and beverage service?

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    Kitchen Order Ticket (KOT)

    A written or electronically transmitted docket prepared by the restaurant captain/waiter listing table number, guest count, and specific dishes ordered, dispatched to the kitchen to authorize food preparation.

Group B

Descriptive Answer Questions. Attempt any THREE questions. (3 × 10 = 30)

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  1. Describe the cross-training rotation across the four core operational departments (Front Office, Housekeeping, Food Production, F&B Service) during Industrial Exposure Training. Detail key competencies mastered in each department.

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    Cross-Departmental Operational Rotation

    1. Front Office (6–8 Weeks):
      • PMS check-in and checkout workflows, keycard encoding, telephone etiquette.
      • Handling foreign exchange encashment, luggage porterage, and guest concierge inquiries.
    2. Housekeeping (6–8 Weeks):
      • Daily guestroom cleaning sequence, bed making, bathroom sanitization.
      • Public area cleaning, laundry chemical handling, linen inventory control, and lost & found procedures.
    3. Food Production (6–8 Weeks):
      • Knife skills, vegetable cutting (julienne, brunoise), stock preparation, cold pantry salad assembly.
      • Assisting line cooks during peak service, food safety logging, and deep cleaning.
    4. Food & Beverage Service (6–8 Weeks):
      • Table layout (mise-en-place), napkin folding, silver service, tray handling.
      • Taking KOT orders, beverage and wine presentation, banquet setup, and bill settlement.

  2. Explain how hotel interns should handle a difficult guest complaint using the LAST framework (Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank). Provide a detailed workplace script for an uncleaned guestroom situation.

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    Guest Complaint Resolution (LAST Framework)

    1. The LAST Framework:

    • L - Listen: Listen actively with empathy without interrupting; take notes.
    • A - Apologize: Offer a sincere, non-defensive apology for the guest’s inconvenience.
    • S - Solve: Propose an immediate practical solution and follow through.
    • T - Thank: Thank the guest for bringing the issue to management’s attention.

    2. Workplace Script (Uncleaned Room Complaint):

    • Intern: “Good evening Mr. Sharma. I am truly sorry to hear that your room was not refreshed today. I understand how exhausting your flight was and how uncomfortable this must be for you.”
    • Action: “While I personally coordinate with our Housekeeping Supervisor to perform an immediate expedited cleaning with fresh linens, please allow me to invite you to enjoy complimentary coffee at our Executive Lounge. I will personally deliver your new keycard within 20 minutes.”
    • Closing: “Thank you very much for bringing this to our attention so we could rectify it immediately. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to make your stay comfortable.”

  3. Discuss the preparation and defense of the Industrial Exposure Training (IET) Project Report. Explain how the report is structured and what criteria the academic viva voce committee evaluates.

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    IET Project Report Preparation & Defense

    1. Report Structure:

    • Chapter 1: Hotel Profile: History, ownership, organizational structure, property facilities, room counts, and restaurant concepts.
    • Chapter 2: Departmental Analysis: Detailed examination of workflows, SOPs, and technical software across all four core departments.
    • Chapter 3: Critical Incidents & Learning Experiences: Personal learning milestones, challenges faced, and problem-solving examples.
    • Chapter 4: SWOT Analysis & Recommendations: Objective evaluation of the hotel’s operational strengths, weaknesses, and professional recommendations.

    2. Viva Voce Evaluation Criteria:

    • Quality and authenticity of the certified daily logbook.
    • Technical understanding of hotel departmental workflows.
    • Poise, grooming, professional communication, and ability to defend analytical findings before the external examination committee.

  4. Analyze the occupational health, workplace ergonomics, and safety hazards encountered by interns in commercial hotel operations. How are injuries prevented in kitchens and housekeeping?

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    Workplace Safety & Injury Prevention in Hotels

    1. Kitchen Safety Hazards:

    • Burns & Scalds: Caused by hot oil splatters and steam kettles. Prevention: Dry cloth handles, opening oven doors cautiously, wearing chef jackets.
    • Cuts & Lacerations: Caused by dull knives slipping. Prevention: Using sharp knives, secure cutting boards (damp cloth underneath), and cut-resistant Kevlar gloves.
    • Slips & Falls: Wet greasy kitchen floors. Prevention: Immediate spill cleanup and mandatory oil-resistant slip-resistant footwear.

    2. Housekeeping Ergonomic Hazards:

    • Musculoskeletal Strain: Heavy mattress lifting and bending. Prevention: Ergonomic lifting techniques (bending knees, keeping back straight), team lifting for heavy furniture.

Group C

Comprehensive Answer / Case Analysis Question. (1 × 20 = 20)

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  1. Case Study: Industrial Exposure Crisis Management & Inter-Departmental Coordination

    During your 4th month of internship at a luxury 5-star hotel in Kathmandu, an unpredicted flash power outage and simultaneous main municipal water pipe burst occur at 18:30 during a peak Saturday evening when the hotel is operating at 95% occupancy with a 400-guest wedding banquet in the grand ballroom. The standby generator takes 4 minutes to restore essential emergency lighting, but kitchen dishwashers, air conditioning, and upper-floor water pressure are interrupted.

    As the Management Trainee / Senior Intern on duty: a. Outline the immediate emergency response protocols across Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, and F&B Banquet operations. b. Formulate guest communication guidelines to maintain calm and prevent panic in the dark ballroom. c. Design a contingency water-rationing and sanitation protocol for the culinary and banquet wash stations. d. Draft a comprehensive Incident Debriefing Report for the General Manager outlining lessons learned and preventive maintenance SOP revisions.

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    Comprehensive Crisis Management & Internship Operational Dossier

    a. Immediate Departmental Coordination Protocols

    1. Engineering: Immediately verify generator load shedding; dispatch technicians to bypass the damaged municipal water pipe and switch to the hotel’s underground secondary deep-well reserve tanks.
    2. Front Office: Deploy battery-operated emergency lanterns to the main lobby and stairwells; post attendants at elevator doors to assist any trapped guests.
    3. Banquet Service: Instruct banquet service staff to halt tray movements immediately to prevent glass breakage in dimmed light; illuminate dining tables with decorative battery candles.
    4. Food Production: Switch to gas-fired burners; prioritize cold and pre-plated courses while power settles.

    b. Ballroom Guest Communication

    • The Banquet Director calmly announces via battery-powered PA: “Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening. We are experiencing a brief municipal power fluctuation. Our backup systems are actively engaged, and our service team is right here with you. Your dinner service will continue smoothly. Thank you for your wonderful patience.”

    c. Water Contingency and Sanitation

    • Activate the 50,000-liter underground emergency treated water reserve tank.
    • Switch banquet dishwashing stations to high-temperature single-pass wash cycles using sanitized bus tubs; prioritize clean cutlery and glassware.
    • Provide waterless alcohol-based sanitizer stations at all buffet counters.

    d. General Manager’s Incident Debriefing Report

    • Executive Summary: Outage occurred at 18:30; emergency generator synchronized within 240 seconds; secondary water reserves engaged within 12 minutes with zero guest injuries.
    • Identified Lapses: Generator automatic transfer switch (ATS) exhibited a 3-minute delay; banquet staff initially lacked immediate access to emergency flashlights.
    • Preventive Revisions: Mandate weekly ATS load testing under full simulated blackout; install battery-powered wall-mounted emergency lanterns at 20-meter intervals throughout all banquet corridors.