Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Travel and Tourism (H)

This course is for you if:
You are interested in building up skills and knowledge for the Travel and Tourism Industry.

Course Code: L21070

Timetable:
Tue 12:30 - 14:00
Tue 15:30 - 17:30
Wed 9:30 - 11:00
Wed 13:00 - 14:00
Wed 14:00 - 15:00
Thu 10:00 - 11:00
Thu 11:00 - 12:30
Sun 11:00 - 12:00
Mon 13:00 - 14:30
Mon 15:00 - 16:00

Fee Information: The College charges a range of fees, primarily Home and Overseas. Under 19s assessed as Home, do not pay the course fees, we only charge a 20 enrolment fee which is refunded if you complete the course. Home students over 19 undertaking their First Full Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSE A-C) or their First Full Level 3 (equivalent to BTEC National or 2 ALevels) will be charged 20 enrolment fee plus any examination fees. For Home students over 19 receiving certain state benefits, the 20 enrolment is charged and not refundable. In all other instances, you will be charged the Home-EU or Overseas Fee.
This course enables you to build your skills and knowledge for the Travel and Tourism industry. Subjects include:

• Investigating the Travel & Tourism Industry
• European and UK Tourist Destinations
• Customer Services
• Marketing
• Planning a study visit

Key Skills studied include:

• Application of Number
• IT
• Communications

For students who speak English as a second language, extra English classes are provided in addition to the BTEC programme.
Success on the BTEC First course will help you to progress onto the BTEC National Certificate in Travel & Tourism or Business or employment in the industry

Assessment:
All units are assessed, and graded as, Pass, Merit or Distinction and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.

After the course:

• We offer courses from Levels 1 to 5. You could start at level1 and progress through to Level 5 (Degree level)
• Progress onto Higher Education at university or study on of the Foundation Degrees offered at the College.
  Courses offered: FDA Travel & Tourism
• The College also offers professional Air cabin Crew courses for students who have been out of school for 2 or more years (contact the College Information Centre for more details)
• Career opportunities in this sector include: Hotel Receptionist, Travel Agency Consultant, Airport Customer Services Agent, Overseas Holiday Representative, Flight Attendant, Cruise Ship Purser, Tourism Marketing Assistant, Brochure Production Assistant, Reservations Staff.

With further training or study, students go into careers in the Travel and Tourism industry.
A BTEC First Diploma prepares you for employment and provides a good grounding to go on to a more advanced course such as:

* BTEC National Diploma, Certificate or Award in Travel and Tourism
* BTEC National Diploma, Certificate or Award in Airline and Airport Operations
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Travel Operations