HMHK - Managing Housekeeping Operations: Course Description
HMHK - Managing Housekeeping Operations: Course Description
HMHK - Managing Housekeeping Operations: Course Description
Course Description This course is designed to provide students with the principles of
housekeeping management as they apply specifically to the
hospitality industry.
Course Prerequisites N/A
Textbooks Required for Managing Housekeeping Operations, Revised 3rd Ed., Frye &
the Course Nitschke
Instructional Method • Interactive on-line application
• PowerPoint Presentation
(Instructor Led) • Lecture & Discussion
• Case Studies
• Supervised Lab OR Distance Education
Learning At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
Objectives/Outcomes
1. Identify the role of housekeeping in a hospitality operation.
10. List the public space areas that the housekeeping department is
responsible for cleaning and the tasks associated with each
one.
11. List the types of materials used for ceilings, walls, furniture,
and fixtures and how to properly care for them.
12. Describe the selection and care considerations for beds, linens,
and uniforms.
13. Explain the proper ways to clean and maintain different types
of carpeting and floors.
14. Identify major areas of a guest bathroom and how to select and
care for each element.