Travel and Tourism

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Diploma

Level

Level One

What's it all about?

Travel and tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and this course can help you develop the skills needed to become part of this exciting world. The course includes lots of practical areas of study such as customer service, the role of air cabin crew and the role of the overseas representative. There are several visits to assist with the completion of coursework and these include places such as Paignton Zoo, Woodlands and tourist attractions in London. There are also optional visits to either New York or a European destination.

Progression

This qualification gives you an excellent opportunity to develop a career in the travel and tourism industry or to progress on to the level 2 travel and tourism course offered at the College.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements. However, you must show a willingness to engage and a genuine interest in the course, that will enable you to progress into employment or further education.

Duration

One year

Are there any exams?

Assessment includes a series of coursework assignment activities for each unit. The work may include individual or group written reports, individually completed worksheets, oral presentations, group or individual projects and facility visit reports.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

The core units to be studied are:

the UK travel and tourism industry
exploring customer service in travel and tourism
UK travel and tourism destinations.

When can I study?

Full-time

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

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

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

TTD1

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.