Course description
Foundation Travel Pathway
This pathway is for young people who want to explore a career in Travel and Tourism through a full-time and supported college course.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
The only entry requirement is that you have a successful interview with a member of the course team in order to ensure that we can fully meet your needs
We are looking for young people with an enthusiasm to learn and a desire to make progress. We want applicants to actively take part in keep warm activities set by teachers before starting in September
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
This course will give you an introduction to travel and tourism and time to think about your future career. We arrange for support from our college Careers Advisers who are there to help you choose your next step.
The course will introduce you to the travel and tourism industries and you will study a range of topics including UK and European destinations, planning visits and customer service. Including the skills needed to start a career in the travel industry. Literacy, numeracy and IT will be developed alongside the vocational subject knowledge. These skills are necessary for all aspects of life and essential if you want to progress in study and work.
You also gain wider personal development skills vital for success in further study or employment. They include self-confidence, working with others, taking responsibility and time management. By the end of the course you will have benefited from a valuable insight in future study or careers open to you.
Continuing Studies
Upon completion of the course, you can progress to a higher-level study programme at college, or onto an apprenticeship. We can give you advice and information to help you plan your next step, whether you would like to study another course in the college or somewhere else, or are looking to enter employment.
We will provide you with the opportunity to develop vital employability and independence skills through our learning companies. Our partnerships with external organisations and employers are central to giving you the tools you need to have a successful future.
Activate Learning
Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group that aims for far-reaching, progressive change and impact through learning. We work with learners as individuals, helping them make the choice of course and career pathway that’s right for them. Our mission is to provide work-ready talent for business, and...