Syllabus

Course Code: CC- BHMCT-4    Course Name: A) Housekeeping Operations – I (Theory)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 MEANING, IMPORTANCE AND ORGANISATION CHART OF THE HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT
Introduction: Meaning and definition and Importance of Housekeeping department Role of Housekeeping in Guest Satisfaction and Repeat Business Hierarchy of Housekeeping Department in small, medium, large and chain hotels Identifying Housekeeping Responsibilities Personality Traits of housekeeping Management Personnel. Duties and Responsibilities of Housekeeping staff Layout of the Housekeeping Department
2 ROUTINE SYSTEMS AND RECORDS OF HOUSE KEEPING DEPARTMENT
Functions of Control Desk and its importance
• Room Occupancy Report
• Guest Room Inspection
• Entering Checklists, Floor Register, Work Orders, Log Sheet.
• Lost and Found Register and Enquiry File
• Maid’s Report and Housekeeper’s Report
• Handover Records
• Reporting Staff placement • Guest’s Special Requests Register • Record of Special Cleaning Call Register • VIP Lists Interdepartmental relationship with Front Office, Maintenance, Security, Stores, Accounts, Personnel
3 ROOM LAYOUT
Types of Guest Room
Layout of guest room
Difference between Standard room and VIP Room
Guest Room Supplies
Use of Computers in House Keeping department
Functions of Housekeeping in other industries Hospital, Airlines,
Cruise, Multiplexes etc.
4 CLEANING ORGANISATION
Principles of cleaning, hygiene and safety factors in cleaning
Methods of organising cleaning
Frequency of cleaning daily, periodic, special, Deep Cleaning
Design features that simplify cleaning
Cleaning Equipment (Mechanical/Manual)
Characteristics of Good equipment
Care, Storage, and Maintenance and control of equipment
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