On this course you will explore the UK travel and tourism industry, worldwide travel and tourism destinations, travel agency operations and the cruise industry.
In addition to learning about these subjects in the classroom, you will gain first-hand experience of what it's like in industry by participating in work experience.
Units include:
- The UK Travel and Tourism Industry
- Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
- Preparing for a Career in Travel and Tourism
- Travel and Tourism Destinations
- UK Visitor Attractions
- Hospitality in Travel and Tourism
- Work Experience in Travel and Tourism
- UK Tour Operations
- The UK Conference and Event Industry
- Marketing for Travel and Tourism
- UK Passenger Transport Industry
- Resort Representative Roles and Responsibilities
- Investigating Airline Cabin Crew
- UK Airports
- Worldwide Passenger Airlines
- The Cruise Industry.
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Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade C and above) including English and Maths or a suitable Level 2 qualification. References may be taken up.
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Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for students who are preparing for a career in travel and tourism by learning about customer service, hospitality and resort representatives. It is also suitable for students who are planning to continue onto the Level 3 Diploma and potentially into HE.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Employment as cabin crew, tour operator, resort representative or work in a hotel, airport or conference and events centre.
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Where Next – Further Studies
Progress from the Level 3 Introductory Diploma to the Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism. Beyond this, you could go on to our Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in International Travel and Tourism Management or university.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
