INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM LEVEL 5 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Overview

This 2-year management course will provide a wideranging study of the Travel and Tourism industry and is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in the sector. This course will also give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.

This course is delivered by subject specialists and industry lecturers, and has many benefits namely, vocationally relevant modules, opportunity for work experience and to plan events, and the ability to progress to either an Honours degree or into managerial positions within the industry. The industry has shown immense growth and development over these last few years, and the employment opportunities are vast.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course

• Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 48 CAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications

• Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills

Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language

• Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy at: www.src.ac.uk/about-us/policies

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE.

International Travel And Tourism Level 4 Higher National Certificate

What Will I Study?

You will study 15 modules during the 2 years, and some of these will include:

• The Contemporary Travel & Tourism Industry

• Managing the Customer Experience

• Leadership & Management

• Managing Conference & Events

• Global Tourism Destinations

• Research Project

• Work Experience

How Will I Be Assessed?

There are a variety of assessment methods including assignments, projects, presentations, groups work and seminars. These will be distributed throughout your time at college so the workload is manageable.

Tuition Fees

Course Fee £2,700

Exam/Awarding Body Fee TBC*

Total Fee TBC*

*Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be published on our website as soon as it becomes available.

Other Fees

Field Trips: It is highly recommended that you attend and participate on approximately 3 field trips throughout the duration of the programme, to enhance your learning experience and to provide you with an insight into progression opportunities of employment and higher education. Each trip may incur a cost of up to £10 for travel, which you will be expected to pay 3 weeks prior to the trip taking place.

Further Study

On successful completion of this course, you may progress to the BA (Hons) Travel & Tourism Management.

Careers

Completion of this course will see you advance to management positions in a variety of Travel & Tourism organisations, which may also include events, hospitality, aviation or passenger transport.

Contacts

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9683

Overview

This one year management course is designed to develop students as professional individuals who are able to meet the demands of travel and tourism employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. This is an ideal course for candidates wishing to grow their knowledge of this fastpaced and dynamic industry. This programme is delivered by industry experienced lecturers with a wealth of sector specific knowledge.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course

• Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 48 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications

• Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language

• The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018) Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE.

A base campus has been listed for the purposes for any face-to-face delivery.

What Will I Study?

Throughout the duration of this one year course, you will study eight modules, including:

• Contemporary Travel & Tourism Industry

• Managing the Customer Experience

• Travel & Tourism Business Toolkit

• Leadership & Management

• Professional Identity & Practice

How Will I Be Assessed?

There are a variety of assessment methods used during this programme including written reports, projects, group work, seminars and presentations.

Tuition Fees

Course Fee £1,030

Exam/Awarding Body Fee TBC*

Total Fee TBC*

*Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be published on our website as soon as it becomes available.

Other Fees

Field trips: It is highly recommended that you attend and participate in approximately two field trips throughout the duration of the year to enhance your learning experience and to provide you with an insight into progression opportunities for employment and additional study. Each trip will incur a cost of up to £10 for travel, which you will be expected to pay prior to the trip taking place.

Further Study

On successful completion of this Level 4 HNC and with the required grades, you may progress to the second year of the Higher National Diploma (HND) in International Travel & Tourism Management, or alternatively you may wish to progress to the Ulster University Level 5 Foundation Degree in Hospitality & Tourism with Specialisms offered at Southern Regional College.

Careers

Upon completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to seek employment within the industry in a wide range of positions, usually at supervisory or junior management level. These positions may be in a variety of sectors including travel, transport, tourism, events, hospitality, events or the entertainment industries.

Contacts

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9683

Travel And Tourism Level 3 Extended Diploma

• QUALIFICATION ENDORSED BY:

English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Professional Cookery Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship

Overview

Olivia completed her Level 3 BTEC Qualification in Travel and Tourism in June 2019. Since then, she has secured a job as a Travel Consultant in Terra Travel Craigavon. The qualification has been very beneficial to her on the job. She really enjoyed her time at SRC and would recommend the course to anyone thinking about a career in the Travel and Tourism sector.

Overview

Come fly with us at SRC! This course is suitable for those who currently work or would like to work in the exciting and rapidly changing travel and tourism industry, in sectors such as; holiday centres, tour operator companies, holiday reps, travel agencies, tourist information offices, tourist attractions, cruise line companies, hospitality or conference event organisations.

The industry offers great opportunities for individuals who want to look after customers and enjoy working as part of a team. This course will develop your practical travel skills, communication, customer service skills and tourism product knowledge required for employment and/or career progression in the travel and tourism industry. You will also have the opportunity to extend your practical skills by completing a ‘Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies’ with the International Academy of Travel. This internationally recognised qualification consists of Cabin Crew Operations and Ready to Check-In.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally hold the following:

• 15 points or greater, consisting of at least 4 GCSE at Grade C, or equivalent qualification profile from the Register of Regulated Qualifications. In certain circumstances the College may reduce this requirement if it is deemed that the candidate has demonstrated the commitment, understanding and knowledge of the subject. OR

• BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points. OR

• NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area). OR

• Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.

Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English Language to an acceptable level to succeed in the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate

Attendance at IPEAS or GPEAS may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams). In the case of Art & Design and in certain creative subjects, applicants may be required to present an appropriate portfolio of evidence. Students entering a full-time Level 3 programme are expected to have already achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade C in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification).

Applicants admitted to a full-time programme of study without these qualifications in English Language and Mathematics will be required to undertake an Essential Skills course in Literacy and Numeracy respectfully. Applicants with a Grade D will also have the opportunity to undertake repeat classes in GCSE English Language and/ or Mathematics.

What Will I Study?

• Worldwide Travel & Tourism Destinations

• Overseas Representatives

• Investigating the Cruise Industry

• Worldwide Adventure Tourism

• Principles of Supervising Customer Service

• Developing People in Travel and Tourism

How Will I Be Assessed?

• Travel & Tourism Destinations – Ireland

• Conferences and Events

• Development of Tour Operators Products and Services

• Planning and Delivering Guided Tours

• Special Interest Holidays

• Work Placement in Travel and Tourism

Students will be assessed by a variety of methods including observations, portfolio, multiple choice questioning, group event and project based learning.

Further Study

On successful completion of this course, you may progress to higher level courses such as the Level 5 in International Travel and Tourism.

Careers

Following completion of this course you may decide to move into employment in areas including; Airlines, Travel Agencies, Tour Operators, Tourist Information Centres, Hotels, Restaurants and Events.

Contacts

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9683

This course is aimed at the chef with experience in practical culinary skills and who wishes to develop their practical culinary skills and knowledge to an advanced level in preparation for cooking in modern restaurants or hotels, as well as equipping you with the skills necessary to become a supervisory or manager within the hospitality and catering industry.

The course will teach you advanced skills and techniques as well as introducing you to current trends, modern cooking technologies and culinary experiences. You need to complete both a competency-based and a knowledgebased qualification to gain the full Level 3 Apprenticeship: Competence based qualification: City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking).

Knowledge-based qualification: City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate In Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery).

Mandatory Essential Skills: To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following Essential Skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship or already hold a recognised equivalent:

• Application of number Level 2

• Communication Level 2

• Information and Communication Technology Level 2

Employment Rights and Responsibilities Booklet (ERR): Qualifications you already have completed are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have attained the upper limit of compulsory school age (see Admission Criteria for full details)

• Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent paid employment offer, including a specific start date

• Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours

• Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2/Level 3 apprenticeship framework

• Have completed the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent

• Consideration of extensive industrial experience will also be considered through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)

Please note: Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department for the Economy.

Please also note: A person aged 25+ at the date of registration on to the course is therefore defined by the Department for the Economy as an adult. Adult apprenticeships are restricted to a number of vocational areas that are supported by the Department for the Economy. Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable/committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

What Will I Study?

Modules include:

• Developing productive working relationships

• Maintaining the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment

• Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food

• Preparing, cooking and finishing complex dishes in; fish & shellfish, meat, poultry, vegetables, pasta, soups, hot & cold sauces (additional units in hot and cold desserts/ pastry may be available)

How Will I Be Assessed?

You will create a portfolio of evidence that consists of practical observations, oral questions, online assignment work and short exam questions.

Further Study

You may progress to study at a higher level in a related area.

Careers

On successful completion of this course, you may progress to various roles across the Hospitality and Catering Industry.

Contacts

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9683