Certificate in Travel Travel Agency
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In Totton
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Location
Totton
The course aims to teach you about the travel and tourism industry, countries, methods of travel, interpretation of brochures, costing of holidays, travel agency practice and other information that you need in order to pass the primary certificate.
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About this course
GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, but also common sense, a good general knowledge, a flair for finding out information and a desire to learn about the travel industry. This course is recommended for first-year Advanced Level Travel and Tourism students.
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Course programme
Certificate in Travel (Travel Agency)
About the Course
This is a one-year course providing a good insight into the travel industry and travel agency practice, and includes:
* Locational geography of UK, European and world destinations and why people want to go there.
* Package holidays, their elements and costings.
* Transportation: car rental, flight only, surface transport, vehicle carrying services.
* Miscellaneous: the travel industry, accommodation, insurance, passports and visas, legislation, foreign exchange, administration, finance and security.
The course will give you a basic knowledge of travel agency practice, covering all the aspects that a travel agent will need to know. It is a wide-ranging qualification that can be used to gain the knowledge needed for most travel-based jobs. You will use a wide variety of brochures and internet sources from tour operators, travel agents and other providers of holidays or services for tourists.
Course Aims
The course aims to teach you about the travel and tourism industry, countries, methods of travel, interpretation of brochures, costing of holidays, travel agency practice and other information that you need in order to pass the primary certificate.
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How is the course assessed?
Continuous assessment during lessons and response to tasks set including short tests. Development of portfolios and achievement in modular exams.
Fees
No Course Fees for Under 19's. Over 19's must pay, or claim Level 2 or Level 3 Entitlement for FREE courses .
What next?
This Certificate will show that you have a serious intention to join the travel industry and can lead to a position in a travel agency, in-house travel departments, hotels and airlines.
Certificate in Travel Travel Agency