Overview
You will learn about the fast-growing travel and tourism industry, from UK and long-haul destinations to hospitality and events operations.
Your studies will include a number of UK residential visits to a range of destinations and attractions.
Tour operators, airlines, hotels and tourist attractions are just some of the businesses seeking to recruit new industry talent. This course will put you in a strong position for employment or a move into higher education.
Residential visits
There are exciting opportunities to take part in UK and overseas residential educational visits and complete related projects. There is also an opportunity to participate in the Leonardo Da Vinci European Work Placement Project, which involves a three-week placement at a European destination.
Why should I choose this course?
You are fascinated by tourism and travel, seeing different places and meeting new people
The 9-5 working day does not appeal
You enjoy learning via practical, work-related projects and assignments
You like the fact you will acquire transferrable skills to help you start, or progress, in your career
There is a broad range of roles in the industry – so you can keep your options open
There are great opportunities to progress to foundation degree or degree studies once you have successfully completed the course
Why maths and English are so important to your career
Achieving a good level of English and maths is important so that you can compete in today’s labour market and securing the career you’ve always wanted. Alongside your full-time course, students will continue to develop their English and maths skills. If you haven’t yet achieved GCSE grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths at 16 you will continue to study these by resits or by taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.
Maths:
Mathematics is very important in all aspects of the Travel and Tourism industry.
Measurement of weight is of importance in weighing luggage at the airport.
The ability to calculate costs and distances is of obviously importance throughout the industry.
Fractions are used to calculate discounts when booking hotels or arranging travel.
The ability to make conversions is key in changing money into other currencies.
English:
Accurate spelling and a wide and specialist vocabulary are key in the presentation of marketing materials
Good quality Speaking and Listening skills are needed when communicating with colleagues
Customer services skills require good English skills in speaking and written communication
Accurate reading is a vital skill when following instructions and researching destinations/summarising travel itineraries
Secure English is important when preparing a CV or a business proposal or when advertising/marketing your business.
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