What does it include?

Are you a people person? Are you fascinated by the tourism industry? Do you like to experience new cultures? Travel and tourism is a rapidly changing industry that requires employees with an enthusiastic approach to people. The industry is about working hard and playing hard, with good incentives.

This is a two-year course for students who have the enthusiasm to work with people from all walks of life and possibly get the chance to travel as part of your job. Whether you would like to go straight to work within the industry or progress to higher education, this course can prepare you for both.

The course provides students with the opportunity to go on educational visits and to participate on a residential visit. Other units included in the course are:

• Customer Service within the Travel & Tourism industry
• The Cruise Sector
• Long Haul Destinations
• The appeal and Importance of UK Visitor Attractions
• Handling Air Passengers
• Tour Operations
• Holiday Reps
• Residential Study Visits
• Business
• Hospitality
• Sustainable Tourism
• European Travel Market
• Work Experience
• Special Interest Tourism
• Investigating Travel and Tourism
• UK as a destination

What do I need to get on to it?

Candidates must have either 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (one of which must be English), or NVQ Level 2, or BTEC Level 2 Diploma at merit or distinction, or Intermediate GNVQ at merit or equivalent overseas qualification. All candidates will be invited for an interview and will need to bring a suitable reference from a teacher or employer.

Where does it lead?

The course prepares you for to either work within the industry or progress to higher education. You will receive support from the college to apply to university.

Awarding Body

EdExcel