This is a practical and theory work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities. You develop the skills you need to start or progress a career in travel and tourism. The qualification will provide you with the equivalent of A or AS Levels.
Over the duration of the course, you will complete a wide range of units. These will include: aviation, cruises, airports, marketing, customer service, travel agencies, tour operators, Tour guides, holiday representatives, heritage, and storytelling.
What you'll learn
You will complete 20 units over the two-year course covering a diverse range of areas:
- investigating travel and tourism
- the business of travel and tourism
- marketing travel and tourism products and services
- the UK as a destination
- customer service in travel and tourism
- retail travel operations
- long haul travel destinations
- UK visitor attractions
- entertainment for holidaymakers
- a residential study visit in travel and tourism
- preparing for employment in the travel and tourism industry
- specialist tourism
- working as a holiday representative
- events
- conferences and exhibitions
- responsible tourism
- European destinations
- investigating the cruise sector
- hospitality operations in travel and tourism
- handling air passengers
- researching current issues in travel and tourism (this is at Level 4)
How you'll learn and be assessed
In addition to tutorials and assignments, you will participate in residential trips and visits to travel and tourism organisations. You will also participate in various activities and role-plays, which will be observed.
All 20 diploma units are assessed by completion of assignments which you produce throughout the year. There are no exams on this course.
Entry requirements
You need to have 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 or above including GCSE English. GCSE Maths must be a minimal of Grade 3.
