TOURISM & AVIATION

TOURISM & VOCATIONAL AVIATION

SCAN FOR MORE INFO

A fast-paced and exciting industry; tourism and aviation can take you across the globe to meet people from all different walks of life. Tourism itself is one of the largest industries in the world, supporting over 284 million jobs. It is also one of the most resilient industries – even in the wake of Brexit and COVID, Britain is forecast to have a tourism industry worth over £257 billion by 2025 (Visit Britain). Aviation Studies covers a wide range of employment opportunities in an industry that is constantly growing and changing. It includes jobs in cabin crew and ground operations at airports. Whilst studying this course you will take part in firefighting, water survival and have real vocational experiences led by industry professionals. You will also have the chance to go on a variety of UK and overseas trips. Help your career take off by studying Tourism & Aviation at Trafford College.

WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE?

LEVEL 2 Cabin Crew

This programme is for anyone who wants to fly the skies as part of a cabin crew and will prepare you for a career in the industry, giving you the broad range of knowledge, skills, and expertise, you will need for this demanding but exciting role.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above

LENGTH OF COURSE: One year full-time

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is by coursework, role plays in our aircraft cabin and short tests, one of which is online

TYPE OF COURSE: City & Guilds Diploma

LEVEL 2

Tourism & Aviation

This course is for learners who wish to pursue a career in the travel, tourism or aviation Industries. You will learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment or for progression on to a higher-level course, with a range of UK and overseas trips taking place throughout the year.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above

LENGTH OF COURSE: One year full-time

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is by coursework, role plays in our aircraft cabin and short tests, one of which is online

TYPE OF COURSE: Level 2

LEVEL 3

Aviation Operations

This programme has been designed to meet the needs of national airlines and airports for air side functions, both for passenger and cargo operations in the aviation industry and as such is delivered by industry specialists. It is ideally designed if you want to pursue a career in airport or aviation management, air traffic control, cargo or dispatch.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSEs at grades 4 or above including English and/or maths

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two years full-time

ASSESSMENT: A variety of assessment methods are used including assignments, role plays, case studies, presentations, and short tests

TYPE OF COURSE: BTEC Extended Diploma

LEVEL 3

Travel & Tourism

This course is ideal for those that may wish to work within the travel and tourism industry who need specific vocational knowledge at this level for employment. Overseas and day visits linked to the curriculum each year as well as two-week industry placement.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSEs at grades 4 or above including English and/or maths

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two years full-time

ASSESSMENT: Two external written exams, assignments, projects, role plays and case study work

TYPE OF COURSE: BTEC Extended Diploma

GCSE FULL-TIMEPROGRAMME

WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE?

Our GCSE programme is a one-year exam-based package. You will be expected to study the core elements of English and maths, adding further subjects according to your needs and ability. You will choose two optional units from the following: Biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, sociology, citizenship or religious studies. You will benefit from the facilities of the Sixth Form Centre and our student support services to help achieve your goals.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The general programme is most suitable for students who have narrowly missed their GCSE 4/5 grades in some subjects and need these to progress. Students who have not had the opportunity to take their GCSE qualifications for a range of reasons, including ESOL learners, will be able to take an aptitude assessment and have an interview to assess their suitability for this programme.

The GCSE full-time programme requires a mixture of GCSE grades at 3 and 4, or a successful assessment and interview.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

Once you have completed this course you will be able to move on to one of our further education courses with the potential to progress to university afterwards.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

Once you have completed this course you will be able to move on to one of our further education courses with the potential to progress to university afterwards.