This is a vocational course that will give you the opportunity to see this industry and all it has to offer. You will study a range of different subjects and take part in various visits and talks to introduce you to travel and tourism attractions, destinations and organisations to further support you with your coursework. You will learn and practice customer service skills adapted to suit aviation and tourism sectors. You will be assessed in a range of different ways from developing coursework, and presentations and will also have to undertake paper-based tests, all of which will build up to achieving a qualification at a Foundation Level 2. Extra course opportunities include industry day visits, workshops and UK trips, as well as industry work experience opportunities, such as the Holiday Inn Hotel Takeover.
Some of the units you will study:
• The UK Tourism industry
• Customer service in Travel and Tourism
• Locational geography
• Organising a study visit
• Health and safety within aviation
• Aviation communication
To study on this programme, you will need 2 x GCSEs at Grade 2 (E) one of which should be English, or a Level 1 ESOL qualification in English or Level 1 Functional Skills in English.
Following your successful completion of the course, you will be able to progress onto a full Level 2 Travel and Tourism qualification or pursue a career in a customer service role within the Tourism or Aviation industries. Possible job opportunities will include roles working at travel agencies, hotels, airlines and airports, transport providers, cruise companies or for tour operators. https://www.sccb.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/travel-students-soar-high-at-flyme-simulation