Students must successfully complete 300 hours of practical experience within the 15 weeks of the semester at an approved establishment. Practical experiences may include hotel front office, telecommunications, guest reception, cash handling and control, housekeeping, and convention sales and services. Assistance in finding appropriate placement is provided. The employers evaluate the student?s performance, and a coordinator monitors each student?s progress. Practicum sites must be approved prior to the beginning of the semester by the Coordinator or Executive Director.