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Travel & Tourism
I want to be... holiday representative tour guide chalet host travel agent visitor attraction staff tour operator cabin crew
How do I get there?
Level 2
Level 3
L2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
L3 National Foundation Diploma/ Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism Progress into employment
Progress into university
Former Level 3 Extended Diploma student, Kira Wakeham set up her own business as a tour guide in South Africa - KW African Tours and Safari.
L2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Level 2
Full Time 1 Year Welwyn Garden City Full Time 2 Years Welwyn Garden City
This practical and work-related study programme will give you a good insight into the UK travel and tourism industry.
What do I need? Three GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above, related work experience or a relevant Level 1 course.
What will I learn? l The UK travel and tourism sector l UK travel and tourism destinations l International travel and tourism destinations l Factors affecting worldwide travel and tourism l Travel and tourism business environments l Organising a travel and tourism study visit l Visitor attractions l Airports and airlines l Holiday representative l Travel agency operation l Hospitality
What can I do next? On successful completion of the course, you may progress onto the Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism at level 3 or seek employment in a tourism-related job.
Level 3
Develop the specialist knowledge, understanding and skills required for entering a career in the industry or for continuing your studies into Higher Education.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English or a Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
What will I learn? l Passenger Transport l Global Destinations l The airport experience l Researching current travel and tourism trends and issues l Managing accommodation services l Principals of Marketing l The UK as a destination l Visitor attractions l Travel and tourism enterprise l Managing the customer experience l Cruise
What can I do next? This course prepares you for either work within the industry or progress to Higher Education.
Previous trips have included a cruise visiting Genoa, Rome and Monaco with excursions to Cannes and Nice. Excursions were fully costed and risk assessed by the students, helping to develop their skills in budgeting, research and managing group activities.
For more information on our Travel & Tourism courses, relevant careers and potential salaries, visit www.oaklands.ac.uk/travel
Second year Level 3 students have the opportunity to gain an Introduction to Cabin Crew qualification specifically designed for those wishing to work as cabin crew.
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