Entry Requirements:

5 x GCSEs at grade 4 or better to include maths or English at grade 4

What's it all about?:

This qualification is designed to give learners the skills to work in the travel and tourism sector. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of the travel and tourism industry and allow them to explore the various avenues of work within the industry. This can then be taken to prospective employers or can contribute to wards further progression into HE

How long is the course?:

2 years – 2.5 days a week

What will I do?:

Core Modules

• The UK Travel and Tourism Industry
• Customer Service in T&T
• Preparing for a career in T&T

Optional Modules

9 additional modules over 2 years which can change each year. Examples are:

• Work experience in T&T
• UK airports
• Aviation communications
• Health Safety and Security
• Worldwide passenger airlines

How will I be assessed?:

Continuous assessment via written assignments each week, plus practical assessments via role plays, interviews, professional discussions and group/pairs presentations

What to Expect?:

• Role plays to strength communication and team work skills.
• Written work to improve factual, comparison and justification skills on various topics
• An appreciation of appropriate behaviour, time management and dress code within the industry Interpersonal skills when working in groups on projects and presentations
• Working in an environment that promotes understanding of working practices in the industry and how different roles and departments function via guest talks and visits

Potential trips may include: 

• TBC
• Potential visits are to
• the science museum
• East Midlands airport
• Stansted Airport
• Relevant universities

Guest Speakers:

• From airlines and the Airport – MAG
• 3^rd party suppliers and services
• The CAA and other organisations relevant to the industry e.g. the RAeS, Military and The Air league
• The leader of our local District council

Careers:

This qualification is the first stepping stone towards a number of exciting and sustainable careers within the aviation industry and many other businesses.

Example job roles include:

• Cabin Crew
• Pilot
• Ground operations staff
• ATC
• Airport customer service

Proud to work with:

• MAG
• Jet2
• Emirates

Additional Info:

Previous year learners have:

• Worked in the IMC at the airport
• Completed workk experience with MAG in various areas of the commercial operation.
• Worked with a GA operation

Statistics about the course:

• Positive destination data is greater than 85%
• Student satisfaction survey 3.4/4, one of the highest in the college
• 60+ trips and events each year
• Students have access to our Bombardier Challenger aircraft, cabin crew room and A380 simulator for role plays and to improve their virtual experience

How to Apply:

Call 01279 868100 and chat with one our friendly Admissions team or ask us a question