This course would be suitable for anyone interested in studying travel and tourism and it is designed to develop your skills in problem solving, customer care, teamwork and product development, as well as examining some of the major tourism trends within the industry that create the ‘tourist experie
Students on this programme will study towards a Foundation or Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism. The course is equivalent to 3 AS Levels over one year for the Level 3 Foundation Diploma. After successful completion of this year it is possible to continue on to a second year to gain the Extended Diploma, which is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
This course would be suitable for anyone interested in studying travel and tourism and it is designed to develop your skills in problem solving, customer care, teamwork and product development, as well as examining some of the major tourism trends within the industry that create the ‘tourist experience’. You will also have the opportunity to develop your employability skills through a work placement in the tourism and travel sector.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
What will I study?
This qualification covers topics such as:
Year One
The World of Travel & Tourism
Global Destinations
Customer Services
Sustainable Tourism
Working Overseas
Enterprise
Year Two
Research Current Trends
Managing Accommodation Services
The UK as a Destination
Visitor Attractions
Recruitment & Selection
The Cruise Industry
Passenger Transport
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will include written exams as well as an internal assessment in the form of a portfolio of evidence. The portfolio demonstrates achievement of 100% of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.
On completion of each unit, you must declare that the work produced is your own. The Assessor must countersign this. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include (in no particular order):
Assessor observation
Witness testimony
Worksheets
Practical tasks
Assignments/projects/reports
Record of professional discussion
Record of oral and written questioning
Candidate and peer reports
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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York College was founded in 1827, but our current campus was entirely rebuilt in 2007 during a £60 million redevelopment programme. This means we can combine nearly 200 years of experience with the very best, modern facilities.
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