The purpose of the Travel & Tourism Level 1 qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the basic principles of the Travel & Tourism Industry, allowing them to explore the various avenues of work within this industry.
DurationThis course is made up of two qualifications:
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Travel & Tourism
The purpose of the Travel & Tourism Level 1 qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the basic principles of the Travel & Tourism Industry, allowing them to explore the various avenues of work within this industry.
It allows learners to gain transferrable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study.
Waltham Forest College is putting sustainability at the heart of everything that we do, and in this course, you will learn more about sustainable tourism and how the industry works to be eco-friendly, for example, through responsible travel, ecotourism and looking to reduce the carbon footprint.
The course is scheduled for 3-4 days per week.
The college has strong links with hotels and airlines to provide learners with the required skills and knowledge.
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry
Exploring the Aviation industry is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of airline operations and aviation operations on the ground.
Learners will understand the importance of health, safety and security procedures in the Aviation Industry and be introduced to the different terminology used.
The qualification focuses on the development of skills and knowledge to support working in the Aviation Industry.
This qualification provides the knowledge and understanding to support progression to the next level of vocational learning.
Sector Overview
Tourism in the UK is a vital source of economic activity, contributing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and supporting jobs across the UK through a mix of inbound, outbound and domestic tourism.
The sector is made up of other sub-sectors including, airlines, airports, hotels, tour operators, travel agency, visitor attractions and ancillary services. It is expected that the Travel & Tourism Industry will add 126 million new job opportunities between 2022 and 2032.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
If required, you will study GCSE or Functional Skills maths and/or English alongside your course so you can progress onto the next level.
4 GCSEs at Grade 1 (E) or above including maths and English
Assessment and interview
What will I study?
This course consists of the following modules:
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Travel and Tourism
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry
Customer service in travel and tourism
Communication skills in travel and tourism
Hospitality in travel and tourism
UK visitor attractions
Promotional material for travel and tourism
Working as a team in travel and tourism
The aviation industry
Aviation terminology
Airport locational geography
Customer service in aviation
Teamwork in the Aviation Industry
Preparation for entry to employment in the Aviation Industry
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
Assignments
Presentations
Reports
Role plays
Study visits
Team building activities
Enrichment
To further enhance your progression, you will actively participate in enrichment activities provided as part of the course.
You will take part in trips and visits such as theme parks, museums and other visitor attractions both locally and internationally. You will also be attending taster days with our work experience employers.
Alongside this, you will also have access to key employers that will deliver guest lectures to build your industry knowledge and contacts.
Work Experience
You must complete 36-hours (1 week) of external work placement which is an
essential part of the programme. Some of the opportunities will include
placements such employers such as Premier Inn, The London Edition and The
Stratford Hotel.
Equality & Diversity
Waltham Forest College has a strong record of providing fair access for all to further and higher education. We have taken an inclusive approach engaging with individuals and groups with protected characteristics (as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and explicit in our Equality and Diversity Policy).
We embrace learner views and offer structured opportunities for students to have direct involvement in assessing and shaping their own learning experience and develop as active citizens in the wider community.
We are one of the most diverse colleges in London and are even more diverse than the local community. Our borough is one of the most culturally rich areas in the country.
There are 97 different languages spoken by students at Waltham Forest College and our extensive new build that includes the Creative Arts building and our new STEM centre has been purposely designed to accommodate students with disabilities.
At all levels, we are committed to providing appropriate resources to enable and encourage access and participation for all in further and higher education. This takes a number of forms - funding to the Student Association, direct staff support, resources in kind in the form of accommodation and office costs, time off for student representative activities, and a wider staff development commitment to developing and embedding learners in to all decision making, evaluation and quality improvement measures in the College.
tudent engagement is constantly being reviewed and developed through the Student’s Union, Student Governors, Course Representatives, Student Ambassadors, Student Council and the Senior Leadership Team listening to feedback from regular student surveys and focus groups.
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Our Vision
Inspiring learners to create their future.
Our Mission
To deliver outstanding technical and professional learning, which raises aspirations, develops skills and creates futures.
Our Values
Our organisational values drive the way we interact with each other and influence learners in creating their future.
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