Part 1

Instructions:

Research specific items / equipment used in the Housekeeping Department (as assigned by your instructor).

a visual and auditory (music) representation, between 8 - 10 minutes, of what you found, as this will be used in the Housekeeping Department as reminder / training tool.

This freestanding tool will be presented to class.

Task description:

Visit websites and investigate the specific housekeeping items / products (refer to general household items, you do not have to search for commercially used items).

All group members should be involved in the process.

Design a visual representation to clearly explain the assigned items / equipment.

Explain why the item/equipment your group has chosen will be good in a housekeeping office and for the hotel. Keep in mind cost and energy efficiently are all good ways for hotel and housekeeping department to help the planet and save money.

Add suitable music to enhance the learning experience and make it fun!

This self-explanatory visual and auditory representation could be any of the following storyboard concepts (however not limited to these):

Poster

Photo board e.g. on MS PowerPoint

Part 2 (hand in only, no presentation)

Research the different (at least 3 different items in each category) items / equipment with specific reference to quality and price.

Bed type

Bed size

Mattress types

Pillows

Cost in relation to value / quality

Bed linen

Bed & Sheet sizes

Blankets

Duvets

Cost in relation to value / quality

Vacuum cleaners

Type

Power

Use

Cost in relation to value / quality

Carpets

Types

Construction methods

Fibre types

Cost in relation to value / quality

Washing & drying machines

Type

Power

Use

Cost in relation to value / quality