BTEC First Diploma in Travel & Tourism

BTEC

In Stratford-Upon-Avon

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Stratford-upon-avon

  • Duration

    1 Year

1 year full-time. Stratford-upon-Avon College is the first college in the country to achieve the Training Quality Standard, with excellence in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, in recognition of its outstanding work with employers. If you are interested in travel and tourism and have a willingness to learn and an ability to communicate there are many exciting career opportunities. More.

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Location

Start date

Stratford-Upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
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The Willows North, Alcester Road, CV37 9QR

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need:· 2 GCSEs at grade D or Foundation Leisure & Tourism at merit grade· An interest in travel and tourism· Communication skills· Willingness to learn

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BTEC First Diploma in Travel & Tourism

About the Course
Subject
Travel & Tourism
Study Mode
Full-time
Equivalent To
4 GCSEs at grade B/C

Introduction 1 year full-time
Stratford-upon-Avon College is the first college in the country to achieve the Training Quality Standard, with excellence in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, in recognition of its outstanding work with employers.
If you are interested in travel and tourism and have a willingness to learn and an ability to communicate there are many exciting career opportunities. More and more people have increasing amounts of leisure time and want to travel for business or holiday purposes. Many organisations offer positions of responsibility and promotion at an early age to those with the right mix of qualifications, skills, experience and enthusiasm. This course provides a good basis of knowledge and skills for the industry.

Course Units You will be studying the following units: Core Units:

· UK Travel and Tourism Industry
· UK Travel and Tourism Destinations
· Exploring Customer Service in Travel and Tourism

Specialist Units:

· Exploring Marketing in Travel and Tourism
· European Holiday Destinations
· Developing Employability Skills for Travel and Tourism

Your course is enhanced by qualifications, which include:

· Functional Skills: Information Technology, Communication and Application of Number
· An opportunity to re-sit GCSE Mathematics or English (for those who have achieved a grade D at GCSE)

There will be a number of organised visits to support your assignment work.

Assessment The course involves studying six units, all of which are achieved by completing group or individual course work. There is additional support and advice available to help you achieve the qualification.

Further Opportunities
· To progress on to the National Diploma in Travel and Tourism course, First Diploma at merit grade must be achieved
· Enter employment in the industry. You will receive careers information and personal advice and guidance

BTEC First Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Price on request