This level 1 course will introduce you to the travel and tourism industry and is designed for learners aged 16-18 who wish to develop skills and knowledge in the travel and tourism industry.
About The Course
This level 1 course will introduce you to the travel and tourism industry and is designed for learners aged 16-18 who wish to develop skills and knowledge in the travel and tourism industry.
This qualification would suit learners that are interested in progressing onto further study or starting a career in the industry
As an optional added value you may be able to study junior cabin crew which will provide a great introduction to the role of cabin crew.
To be awarded the Level 1 Certificate in Travel and Tourism, learners are required to successfully complete 2 mandatory units and 4 optional units selected from the following list:
01: Customer services in travel and tourism
02: Communication skills in travel and tourism and 12 graded optional units:
03: Travel and tourism facilities in the UK
04: Hospitality in travel and tourism
05: UK visitor attractions
06: Transport for UK tourism
07: UK visitor destinations
08: Promotional material for travel and tourism
09: Travel or holiday sales
10: Working in travel and tourism
11: Problem solving in travel and tourism
12: Working as a team in travel and tourism
13: Careers in travel and tourism
14: ICT in travel and tourism
Entry Requirements
You will have an interview with our course teachers at enrolment to check that the course is right for you, and that you are interested in developing your skills and knowledge in your chosen area.
We recommend that you have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths, or Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above before starting the course.
Assessment Method
You will be assessed through:
Written assignments
Role plays
Assessor Observation
Presentations
Worksheets
Practical assessments
Projects and Reports.
Progression Opportunities
If you wish to continue your studies you can progress onto our Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course.
You could apply for jobs with airports, airlines, travel agents, tourist information centres, visitor attractions and hotels.
About Us
West London College is a Further Education college with three centres located in Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. For nearly 150 years, we have been providing training and development in the area, helping over 10,000 students achieve their career goals each year.
We are members of the Collab Group, which represents 35 of the largest and most innovative colleges in the UK.
Our Alumni
We are proud to boast a diverse body of alumni, many of whom have gone on to become industry leaders, including internationally-renowned artists and politicians. Some of our most well-known alumni are:
Jamal Edwards MBE (1990-2022) – Founder and CEO of SB.TV, Entrepreneur and Media Mogul
Sir Steven McQueen CBE – Oscar-winning director, screenwriter, and film producer; director of “12 Years A Slave” (2013) and “Hunger” (2011)
Estelle – Grammy-winning rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and producer; had a UK #1 with “American Boy” featuring Kanye West (2008)
Shola Ama – Brit-award-winning and MOBO-award-winning singer and songwriter
Terri Walker – singer and songwriter
Syed Ahmed – philanthropist, entrepreneur and contestant on ‘The Apprentice’
Chef Benjamin Xavier – Head Chef for the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ team
Marcus Brigstocke – stand-up comedian, actor and satirist
Clarke Carlisle – former professional footballer, and chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association
David Ajala – actor; has appeared in “Supergirl” (2018), “Nightflyers” (2018) and “Star Trek: Discovery” (2020)
Trevor Baylis (1937-2018) – inventor; created the wind-up radio to communicate information about HIV/AIDS to low-income countries
Ralph Miliband (1924-1994) – father of Labour MPs Ed Miliband and David Miliband
Professor Dianne Willcocks CBE – former Vice Chancellor of York St John University
Laurence Broderick ARBS FRSA – sculptor; created ‘The Bull’ at the Bull Ring shopping centre in Birmingham
Adam Babah-Alargi (1927-2019) – engineer, responsible for many national projects in Ghana
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
To inspire learning and improve lives through education, training and skills development that supports social and economic success for our students, businesses and communities across West London.
Our Vision
To be the leading college in West London for technical and vocational education and skills training.
Our Values
Our mission and vision are backed up by our core values:
Ambition
We will strive to be the best in all areas of strategic importance to the college, enabling our students, employers and staff to achieve high expectations and ambitious goals.
Innovation
We will be innovative in our thinking, striving to embed new and original practices that will underpin everything we do.
Accountability
We will all take personal responsibility for driving success, overcoming barriers and finding solutions. We will be constantly learning and developing.
Inclusion
We will be welcoming, supportive and our commitment to equality and diversity will underpin everything we do.
The Travel and Tourism sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, with the amount of travel undertaken by individuals for both leisure and business purposes continuing to rise.
This course will help develop the core knowledge and basic skills you need for a successful career in this wide and exciting sector, while also teaching you about what life in the industry is really like.
You will explore the importance of customer service and the role of an overseas resort representative. You will also have the opportunity to gain insight from experienced industry guest speakers and go on exciting trips to enhance your learning.
On our Level 2 Cabin Crew course, you will learn how to coordinate a safe flight, prepare the cabin, get passengers aboard and perform safety procedures as well as how to deal with emergencies.
You will study a range of units covering customer service, UK tourism, international tourist destinations and working overseas. You will also complete a work placement during the programme, gaining valuable experience in a travel and tourism related organisation.
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