You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities. You develop the skills you need to start or progress a career in travel and tourism.
DurationThis is a practical and theory work-related course.
You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities. You develop the skills you need to start or progress a career in travel and tourism.
The qualification will provide you with the equivalent of A or AS Levels.
What you'll learn
In year one you cover 10 units:
investigating travel and tourism
the business of travel and tourism
marketing travel and tourism products and services
the UK as a destination
customer service in travel and tourism
retail travel operations
long haul travel destinations
UK visitor attractions
entertainment for holidaymakers
a residential study visit in travel and tourism
You will also complete:
Functional Skills qualifications – you get the chance to gain useful transferable skills in communication, application of number and ICT
Welcome Host Award in customer service – customer service is very important in any industry but especially travel and tourism. With this award you identify and demonstrate skills which promote excellent customer service.
In the second year, you complete the following ten units:
preparing for employment in the travel and tourism industry
specialist tourism
working as a holiday representative
events
conferences and exhibitions
responsible tourism
European destinations
investigating the cruise sector
hospitality operations in travel and tourism
handling air passengers
researching current issues in travel and tourism (this is at Level 4)
You can also take an additional qualification in year 2: the NCFE Airline Cabin Crew Certificate.rent issues in travel and tourism (this is at Level 4)
How you'll learn and be assessed
As well as tutorials and assignments, you take part in residential trips and visits to travel and tourism organisations.
There are no exams on this course. All 20 diploma units are assessed by completion of assignments which you produce throughout the year.
You also do various activities and role-plays under observation.
Entry requirements
You need to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths or successful completion of a level 2 Travel and Tourism qualification
About us
City of Oxford College and University Centre is based in Oxford city-centre, with our specialist Technology Campus located in Blackbird Leys.
Equality and Diversity
At Activate Learning, we belong to and serve an incredibly varied, diverse community.
This diversity is reflected in the people who come to our schools and colleges, which is why we are committed to providing a safe learning environment
Our Equality and Diversity statement says that:
'We aim to create and maintain an inclusive working and learning environment that respects and celebrates difference, where everyone can participate fully, give their best and achieve their full potential.
We promote equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination on all grounds, including: race, disability, gender, gender reassignment, age, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or socioeconomic status or background.'
This course is designed for students who would like to enter the air industry, and is also an excellent route into many other tourism sector roles. It provides theoretical and practical experience, which will be assessed in a working environment.
This course focuses on the development of customer service skills for specific job roles within the travel and tourism sector. Students will research a range of career options while studying for high grade achievement in English and Maths.
This qualification aims to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of the Travel & Tourism Industry and allow them to explore the various avenues of work within this industry.
This vocational course is the equivalent of three full A Levels and will prepare you for working in one of the UK’s most exciting industries. You will learn about how the travel and tourism industry works and why it is such an important sector in the economy.
This qualification aims to provide you with the specialist knowledge, skills, and understanding relating to travel and tourism in areas such as travel agency operations, cabin crew, tour guiding and hospitality management, which can be applied to current or future employment in a variety of roles.
About Coursetakers.com
Coursetakers.com is more than a decade old course aggregator and Online course platform that helps students find courses and compare course prices from Training providers in the UK, by just submitting their inquiry through the website. Coursetakers also helps Institutes, Universities and Online Instructors market their courses, gain leads and get more students to enroll into their courses.
© 2024 coursetakers.com All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions of use | Privacy Policy
Online
USA
UK
India
UAE
South Africa
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Malaysia
Singapore