14 - 19 and School Leavers - Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism courses are offered to students of all ages and abilities. The department prides itself on the success of these courses that not only equip students with the necessary vocational skills to work in a range of different travel-related industries but also offer a route into higher education.
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| Air Cabin Crew | Do you love putting smiles on faces? Would you like an exciting career where every day is different, and you get to see some fantastic destinations? Come on our course which is designed as an introduction for those wishing to pursue a career as cabin crew. It provides an excellent grounding in the preparation for cabin crew in low cost, scheduled and chartered airlines. This course covers a wide range of subjects including:
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| Level 1 - Travel and Tourism | This course provides an excellent introduction to those wishing to consider a career in travel. It has been designed to bring a more practical approach to studying that will allow candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required by those wishing to pursue a career in the travel and tourism industry.
There are no formal qualifications required for this subject, but it is expected that students will have achieved GCSEs at grades D or below. Prior knowledge of the travel industry is not required, but students must bring with them a positive tutor reference. |
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| Level 2 - Travel and Tourism | This course provides an excellent grounding in the skills and knowledge required for a career in travel. Students wishing to commence study at this level should have a minimum of 2 academic GCSEs at grades A* - C.
Mature students and those over 17 may be exempt from these formal academic requirements, but will need to sit an entry test to assess their suitability. As with the Level 1 course, prior knowledge of the travel industry is not required. It is essential however, that students bring with them a positive tutor reference. Successful completion of this course and a positive tutor reference should enable students to progress on to the Level 3 course. |
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| Level 3 - Certificate in Travel and Tourism & Diploma and Extended Diploma | This is an academic course equivalent to ‘A’ levels. A high level of commitment is therefore necessary as students are expected to produce quality work to tight deadlines. As with the courses above, no prior knowledge of the travel industry is required.
Students wishing to commence study at this level should have a range of GCSEs including at least five subjects with grades between A* - C (including English). Mature students may be exempt from these formal academic requirements, but will need to sit an entry test to assess their suitability. This course not only prepares students for the world of work, but also offers progress to higher study. |
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