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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

BTEC National Diploma

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

A career in travel and tourism can be an exciting and stimulating challenge. Our work-related course means you get opportunities to develop your skills in dealing with realistic situations, activities and demands, right from the start. There is even a life-sized mock aircraft to assist with the completion of the cabin crew qualification! When you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded with not one, but the equivalent of three A levels! You can then choose whether to continue your training in your choice of work sphere or progress to more advanced work related qualifications.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • a foundation degree in hospitality and tourism management, or business at the College
  • a BA (Hons) degree at a range of universities
  • a wide range of careers within the travel and tourism industry.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will need one of the following:

  • four to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
  • an intermediate GNVQ
  • a BTEC first diploma
  • an NVQ level 2/technical certificate
  • successful completion of an Apprenticeship course
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Are there any exams? 

All units are internally assessed. Set in a vocational context with a wide range of practical as well as written assessment.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course covers the following subjects:
• customer service
• marketing and the business of tourism
• the work of holiday representatives, travel agents, conference organisers and children’s representatives.

The course includes additional qualifications such as cabin crew and worldwide travel geography. You will have the opportunity to go on a residential visit to London and optional visits to local attractions such as Woodlands and Paignton Zoo. You may undertake work experience in Europe as part of the Leonardo Scheme - previous students have worked in Istanbul and Sweden.

When can I study? 

Monday - Friday
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

Case Studies

College Mock Aircraft

Mock Aircraft

Our new mock aircraft is a great way to put all of the skills you have learnt on your course into action!

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Sarah Hayter

Sarah Hayter

The course is really interesting - it’s fun but informative. One of the best things about the course is the days out/work experience. The College is convenient to get to, provides lots of learning resources, and has an excellent library.

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