Course description
Introduction
This practical course will give you a deeper understanding of world travel and teach you skills to prepare you for further study or a career in the industry. As part of the course, you'll have a two-week work placement in the sector. Previously our students have worked with companies including Travelodge, Thomson and National Express. We also run several visits a year to give you an understanding of how UK visitor attractions operate successfully, this has included the London Aquarium, Tower of London and Thorpe Park.
Units include:
Customer service
Marketing
The UK as a travel destination
Visitor attractions.
Assessment
Continuous assessment of coursework, role play, presentations, case studies. There are also some externally moderated exams.
Next Steps
Move on to our Level 3 course to deepen your understanding and improve your job prospects.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
National Certificate/Diploma
Expenses
Three GCSEs including English or maths; OR other related qualifications and experience.If you don't meet all the entry requirements for this course don't worry - you can still apply. You may need to take a preparatory Level 1 course with us first to pick up all the skills you need for further study. We'll discuss this at your interview.