Travel & Tourism

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Study Programme and Entry Criteria Duration Destinations

Level 2* Certificate in Travel and Tourism with Introduction to Cabin Crew

It is desirable to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or 3/D grade and above, including English and maths. Alternatively you will need a relevant Level 1 qualification. Learners without maths and English will study these subjects as part of their study programme. 1 Year You can progress on to the Level 3 Introductory Diploma, or seek work in UK hotels, visitor attractions, tourism and travel agencies.

Level 3* Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism & Extended Diploma

4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher, including maths or English, or a relevant Level 2 Travel and Tourism qualification. In order to apply for the Extended Diploma you must have achieved the Introductory Diploma qualification. Learners without maths and English will study these subjects as part of their study programme. 1 or 2 years to be discussed interview Students who have completed this course have gone on to work as Tour Leaders at Camp America, airport ground staff at Teesside airport, Travel consultant at Hays Travel or Holiday Representative with TUI. Other students have progressed onto the Extended Diploma programme and then university to study International Hospitality and Tourism management.

*Student trips will be arranged on a regular basis to experience various Travel and Tourism attractions and work placement agreed. Previous students have visited UK destinations such as, Beamish Museum, York, Newcastle Airport and Edinburgh Christmas Market and also had the opportunity to visit overseas destinations of Disneyland Paris, Barcelona and New York

Study Programme and Entry Criteria Duration Destinations

APPRENTICESHIPS

Level 3 Event Assistant

Employers will set their own entry requirements, but ideally you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C and above, including maths and English or an appropriate level 2 qualification. Mature students will be assessed on individual merit. 18 Months Examples of job roles include; Hotel Conference & Events; Customer Service Front of House, Marketing and Tourism.

You must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant environment for the duration of the Apprenticeship

Level 3 Travel Consultant

Employers will set their own entry requirements, but ideally you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C and above, including maths and English or an appropriate level 2 qualification. Mature students will be assessed on individual merit. 18 Months Progress within the industry into leadership or specialist travel roles and onto a higher level of training or apprenticeship in management.

You must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant environment for the duration of the Apprenticeship.