Ľudovít Winter Hotel Academy Piešťany has been granted authorisation to use the designation “Centre for Vocational Education and Training” (hereinafter referred to as the “CVET”) alongside its official name. The authorisation was issued by the National Union of Employers (hereinafter referred to as the “NUE”), as the competent professional organisation, pursuant to Section 24(1)(c) of Act No. 61/2015 Coll. on Vocational Education and Training and on Amendments and Supplements to Certain Acts, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”).

Assessment according to NUE criteria:

Status:
“EXCELLENT”

Rating:
“AA”

Date of the next assessment:
31 October 2023

Certificate (PDF)

ACTIVITY PLAN OF THE CENTRE FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR GASTRONOMY, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM FOR THE 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR

The main objective of Ľudovít Winter Hotel Academy in Piešťany is to provide vocational education and training for professional careers based on employers’ requirements within study programme 6323 K – Hotel Academy.

Main Tasks of the School within the Centre for Vocational Education and Training

1. Vocational education and training of students for professional careers and activities, with an emphasis on the quality of education and graduates’ employability in the labour market

The school will maintain a high proportion of practical training lessons within study programme 6323 K – Hotel Academy as part of its School Education Programme.

In the first and second years, students acquire practical skills in vocational training, service techniques and practical service technique classes. In the second year, students study specialist subjects such as Barista Skills and Tea Tender, as well as Communication in Hospitality. In the third year, students complete subjects in Bartending and Sommelier Studies, together with practical vocational training. In the fourth year, students acquire knowledge and practical skills through subjects such as Tour Guiding, Practical Accounting and vocational training. In the fifth year, students develop entrepreneurial skills through several subjects, including Practical Accounting, Entrepreneurship in Hospitality, Practical Marketing and Hotel Information Systems.

The school will provide vocational training placements with contractual partners – employers.

The school will continuously ensure the quality of the educational process in both general and vocational subjects by employing qualified teaching staff. Teachers will keep up to date with the latest trends in their respective fields. The school will provide specialist literature and professional development opportunities for teaching staff, particularly through cooperation with industry professionals.

All knowledge and skills acquired by students contribute to their future employability. The school expects continued demand for services in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy, resulting in strong employment prospects for its graduates.

2. Cooperation with employers in innovating the content of vocational education and training according to employers’ requirements

Ľudovít Winter Hotel Academy Piešťany will maintain continuous communication with employers regarding new trends in vocational education and training and the requirements for students’ practical activities at employers’ workplaces.

Responsible school staff will regularly visit partner establishments and monitor innovations introduced in the services they provide.

The school will incorporate new trends and requirements into the School Education Programme within the relevant vocational subjects.

3. Practical training at employers’ workplaces

Practical training will be carried out at employers’ workplaces in the form of vocational placements under the supervision of instructors. The school will maintain regular communication with employers regarding students’ progress during workplace training, their approach to vocational preparation and their interest in improving their professional skills.

The school will also explore opportunities to expand the network of establishments providing practical training.

Ľudovít Winter Hotel Academy Piešťany plans to conclude agreements for the provision of practical training for the 2025/2026 school year with the following establishments:

• Slovenské liečebné kúpele Piešťany,
• Hotel Magnólia Piešťany,
• Hotel Máj Piešťany,
• Penzión Diana Piešťany,
• Hotel Park Piešťany,
• Blue’s Piešťany,
• Cafe Promenada Piešťany,
• Kaviareň Kantína, Piešťany,
• Zuckmann Villa Piešťany,
• Astória Piešťany,
• Reštaurácia 70 Ostrov,
• Espresso pod Lipou Piešťany,
• Kaviareň Eden, Piešťany,
• Glacio caffe Piešťany,
• Hotel Granit Piešťany,
• Reštaurácia Meet and Eat Piešťany,
• Floreát Ideapark Piešťany,
• Elizabeth cukráreň & kaviareň, Piešťany,
• Heaven Piešťany,
• La Caffetteria Hlohovec,
• Mliečak Piešťany,
• Valleria Hlohovec,
• Chateau Krakovany,
• Reštaurácia Vinohrad Piešťany,
• Cukráreň Leko Piešťany,
• Hotel Jánošík Liptovský Mikuláš,
• Chutná chyža Piešťany,
• Lot Coffee Bratislava,
• Cukráreň Olajos dezerty Hlohovec,
• Atipic restaurant Hlohovec,
• McDonald’s Piešťany,
• Hotel Jeleň Hlohovec,
• Punková kuchyňa Holíč.

4. Vocational education and training of students within the dual education system

The school will support the dual education system by motivating students to participate in it. Dual education will be implemented through continuous communication with employers, who not only provide students with vocational training but also assess their performance.

The contractual partners for the 2025/2026 school year will be the following organisations and establishments:

• Slovenské liečebné kúpele Piešťany – establishments: Thermia Palace Ensana Health Spa Hotel Piešťany, Esplanade Ensana Health Spa Hotel Piešťany, Splendid Ensana Health Spa Piešťany, Pro Patria Ensana Health Spa Hotel Piešťany,
• Merk reality, a.s., Bratislava – Hotel Park Piešťany,
• Zukmann Villa s.r.o., Piešťany – establishments: Zukmann Villa Piešťany and Astória Piešťany,
• WINKS, s.r.o., Prešov – Hotel Park Avenue Piešťany,
• Espa Line, spol. s r.o., Piešťany – Hotel Máj Piešťany,
• TATRA UNITED CORPORATION, a.s. – Hotel Magnólia Piešťany,
• Intersporthotel s.r.o., Stupava – Penzión Diana Piešťany.

The school plans to conclude a dual education agreement with another certified employer and to communicate with additional employers regarding the possibility of obtaining certification as providers of training within the dual education system.

5. Further vocational education and professional development of teaching and specialist staff

The school will organise presentations, lectures and workshops for teaching and specialist staff delivered by professionals from industry.

As part of lifelong learning, the school will support retraining courses, continuing professional development and innovative training programmes for teaching staff.

6. Cooperation with professional organisations and primary schools

The school will cooperate with the National Union of Employers, the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of the Slovak Republic, the Slovak Bartenders Association, the Czech Bartenders Association, AEHT – the European Association of Hotel and Tourism Schools, the Association of Sommeliers of the Slovak Republic, the Slovak Association of Chefs and Pastry Chefs, and the International Coffee Institute. The aim of this cooperation is to enrich the content of education and training by incorporating new trends in vocational education.

The school plans to devote increased attention to recruiting prospective students from primary schools. Through guidance counsellors, it will provide primary schools with information about studying in the Hotel Academy programme.

Recruitment and promotional activities will include:

• promoting the school’s good reputation and traditions,
• promoting the school through its graduates,
• organising Open Days,
• promotion and communication through social media – Facebook and Instagram,
• organising competitions for primary schools,
• promotion through print media,
• presentations of practical skills to target groups,
• visits to students directly at primary schools.

7. Motivating students to pursue the field

The school will continuously work to increase interest among primary and secondary school students in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy and will support students’ self-development through events, presentations and competitions.

The school will offer vocational extracurricular clubs and activities aimed at developing students’ practical skills.

Students will participate in vocational competitions in Slovakia and abroad.

8. Promotion of the school as part of the Centre for Vocational Education and Training

Ľudovít Winter Hotel Academy Piešťany plans to promote the school through a variety of activities and communication channels.

The main activities used to promote the school include:

• organising the GASTRO Christmas event,
• organising the Ľudovít Winter Piešťany Cup vocational competition,
• visiting primary schools,
• presenting students’ practical skills at organised events,
• participating in school presentations in television programmes,
• students’ participation in vocational and general education competitions,
• organising charitable, environmental and sporting events.

The school uses various communication channels for promotional purposes:

• personal presentations,
• electronic and print media,
• the school website,
• social media – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube,
• communication with both the professional community and the general public.

Piešťany, 31 August 2025

Ing. Ladislav Blaškovič, MBA
Headmaster