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Travel & Tourism
The world is at your feet when it comes to our travel and tourism courses. Whether it’s your dream to travel the world as a holiday rep or you want to stay closer to home and work as a tourism officer, you will learn the skills you need to succeed to get your dream career off the ground. You’ll benefit from guidance and mentorship from employees and past students who work in the industry.
Learners will study UK visitor attractions, sustainable and responsible tourism, the UK conference and event industry, tour guiding as well as resort reps, cruise, travel agency operations. Learners will also be given the opportunity to work with and volunteer for local tourist boards, assisting with large events in the Tees Valley and the local area. This helps learners to gain work experience in local tourism, hospitality and event organisations.
DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
LEVEL 2 – 1 YEAR
WHAT WILL I DO?
You will cover everything from customer service skills to the business behind travel and tourism, researching holiday destinations and building a working knowledge of the world around us. You will learn through group and individual study, educational trips, practical activities, guest speakers and research.
YOU NEED:
Four GCSEs at Grade 3-2/D-E including English and maths.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Progress to the Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM
LEVEL 3 – 1 YEAR
WHAT WILL I DO?
You will cover everything from customer service skills to the business behind travel & tourism, researching holiday destinations and building a working knowledge of the world around us. You will learn through group and individual study, educational trips, practical activities, guest speakers and research.
YOU NEED:
Four GCSEs graded between 9-4/A*-C, including English and maths.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Continue your studies by progressing on to the Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism Level 3, or start your career now by moving into an industry-relevant role.
EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
LEVEL 3 – 1 YEAR
WHAT WILL I DO?
You will cover a range of specialist units including the cruise sector, events and conferences, retail travel, working as an overseas resort representative and building a more detailed knowledge of worldwide organisations. You will learn through group and individual study, educational trips.
YOU NEED:
Introductory Diploma Level 3 qualification.
WHAT’S NEXT?
You could continue to build your knowledge by moving on to a foundation degree such as our own FdA Aviation and Tourism, or find work/an apprenticeship in the industry.
DID YOU KNOW?
On this course learners will explore different types of tourism such as dark tourism here in the UK and worldwide. Having the opportunity to visit places such as The York Dungeons, Edinburgh and Auchwitz to name a few.
If you don't already have a GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.
WHAT CAN I EARN?
Hotel manager Tour manager Travel agent Cruise ship steward Holiday rep £35,000 £21,000 £21,000 £19,000 £18,000
Salaries are average estimates on UK based jobs.
