This course provides a solid foundation for working in the aviation and tourism industry. It will develop knowledge and skills for employment in this sector including cabin crew roles, airport and ground operations and customer service.
Intro to the course:
This course provides a solid foundation for working in the aviation and tourism industry. It will develop knowledge and skills for employment in this sector including cabin crew roles, airport and ground operations and customer service.
Working in travel and tourism opens up a world of opportunities including the aviation sector. This course will help you get started in an industry in which there will be plenty of job opportunities in Scotland, the UK and further afield.
You'll be taught by our multi-talented team who have significant industry experience with airlines such as British Airways, Emirates and Jet2. You'll learn what you need to progress into further study or opportunities in the travel and tourism sector.
Other areas that will be developed whilst studying an introduction to the travel and tourism industry, customer service skills, selling skills, first aid and many more which will assist with progression to the next level of study or employment.
You will learn in an our purpose-built cabin room and have the chance to take part in college and external events.
On successful achievement, you will receive a National Certificate in Travel and Tourism, SCQF Level 5 and have the opportunity to progress to further studies.
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for a wide range of applicants including:
school leavers
adult returners to education
individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
people who wish to take their first steps into the industry
What will I study?
You'll learn through group work, lectures, industry visits and guest speakers.
an introduction to the industry
working as cabin crew in our aircraft cabin classroom
airport and ground operations
selling skills and customer services
first aid
tour guiding
tourist destinations
sustainable tourism
activity tourism
Next step course options
On successful completion of this course you may progress to:
NC Travel and Tourism at SCQF Level 6
How will I be assessed?
Ongoing written and practical assessments.
Why should I choose this course?
Since Covid19 the airline industry was impacted by the effects of border closures and a 97% decrease in international flights. Once borders opened back up we have seen a huge regeneration of the aviation industry, with many employees leaving the industry therefore, leaving a number of fantastic opportunities in this sector.
Fast forward to today, the aviation sector is growing with recruitment at a phenomenal level, and airlines holding huge recruitment drives and offering bonuses on successful completion of training.
This course will provide the skills and knowledge to prepare students for the 6 weeks new entrant course with a variety of airlines including, low cost, charter and scheduled airlines. With a realistic mock cabin environment and cabin crew uniform provided, all students will have the most authentic experience.
In order to prepare for working in the travel and tourism industry there are a variety of units that can transfer to different roles within the sector, and we prepare students for interviews to ensure maximised success.
Where can this course lead?
Employment opportunities include roles within:
airlines and airports
cabin crew
customer services
tour guiding
travel agents
travel vloggers
resort representative
and
car rental firms
call centres, conference centres and organisers
coach companies
What are the entry requirements?
To join this course, you will need:
A genuine interest in travel and tourism
Two national 4 qualifications, one of which must be English
Other equivalent qualifications or experience
If English is not your first language, an interview to support your application may be beneficial.
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