Travel and Tourism
The Travel and Tourism course gives you the chance to travel and see the world whilst you work! It is true that the travelling starts here on the course with an opportunity to go on a residential trip plus day trips to places like London, York Dungeons and the Manchester Trafford Centre. You’ll get to learn about the industry, covering everything from customer service, marketing and event planning to leisure and tourism. The classroom has a real aeroplane interior that you get to use to carry out full flight procedures, from serving from the trolley to the safety drill, equipped with all the gear that a usual demonstration would have. There’s also a travel agent’s desk so you can get a real feel for what it’s like to work in the travel and tourism business. You get to train as if you’re already in the job. The world really is your oyster!
Study at Level:
Level 1*
Leve 2
Level 3
*In Level 1, the Travel & Tourism course is combined with the Business course.
- Event planning
- Cabin crew procedures
- Marketing
- Airlines and airports
- Retail
- Customer service
- Geography
- Travel agency work
- Principles of the travel industry
- Research skills
- The future of travel and tourism
- Teamwork
- Communication
Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.
PLEASE NOTE IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE IS A HIGHER MATHS, ENGLISH OR SCIENCE CONTENT, OR WHERE TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHER THAN STATED BELOW. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AT THEIR INTERVIEW AND THIS IS CHECKED AT ENROLMENT. FOR CREATIVE COURSES A PORTFOLIO REVIEW OR AUDITION MAY BE REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW.
Entry Level 3 Programmes
No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Foundation Learning Assessment Team.
Level 1 Programmes
GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.
Level 2 Programmes
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.
Level 3 Programmes
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.
Progressing to each level of study
Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.
Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.
Learners will tend to undertake their two weeks of experience in one of the following areas: hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, travel agencies, customer service-based sectors or airports. Upon successful completion of Level 3 - Year 2, some learners may be offered the opportunity to undertake a one-year internship in Florida.
Trips and visits on this course include Madrid, Snowdonia (camping, rock climbing, mountain walking etc.) Liverpool, London, Alton Towers, Lincoln Christmas Market and Thomas Cook training centre. There will also be a variety of guest speakers from the travel industry and universities attending throughout the year.
Career Opportunities:
- Travel agent
- Cabin crew
- Tour operator
- Aviation operations
- Hotel management
- Tourist attraction management
University & Further Studies:
- Events Management
- Travel and Tourism
- Marketing
