BTEC National in Hospitality and Tourism
BTEC
In Stratford-Upon-Avon
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BTEC
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Stratford-upon-avon
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Duration
2 Years
2 years 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. The Hospitality and Tourism industry continues to grow at a rapid pace and this expansion has led to huge demand for a more flexibly-skilled workforce. There.
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About this course
You will need at least one of the following:· 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English· BTEC First Diploma in Travel & Tourism or Hospitality with Merit grade· Mature students may be eligible without formal qualifications
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BTEC National in Hospitality and Tourism
About the Course
Subject
Travel & Tourism
Subject 2
Hospitality & Catering
Study Mode
Full-time
Equivalent To
2 A Levels
Introduction 2 years 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.
The Hospitality and Tourism industry continues to grow at a rapid pace and this expansion has led to huge demand for a more flexibly-skilled workforce. There has never been a better time to enter an industry where a wide range of career opportunities can lead to responsibility and early promotion to those with the right qualifications, experience and enthusiasm.
The course provides practical and theoretical aspects of the provision of both hospitality and tourism. A period of part-time employment within the industry is desirable to obtain the maximum benefit from the course.
You will study 12 units, each of which will be assessed and graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Course Units
· The Hospitality Industry
· Customer Care in Hospitality
· Health Safety & Security in the Hospitality Industry
· Hospitality Business Operations
· Hospitality Team Leadership & Supervision
· Food Service Operations
· Investigating Travel & Tourism
· Customer Service in Travel & Tourism
· The Business of Travel & Tourism
· The UK as a Destination
· The European Travel Market
· Work Experience in the Travel & Tourism Industry
Also included on the course are the following qualifications:
· BTEC National Award in Hospitality
· BTEC National Award in Travel & Tourism
· NVQ Level 2 in Food and Drink Service
· Cabin Crew Certificate
· Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) Certificate in Food Hygiene
· Key Skills - Information Technology, Application of Number and Communications
Additional key elements of the course are:
· Work experience
· Visits to hospitality and tourism organisations
· Residential visit either in or outside the UK
Further Opportunities
· Foundation Degree in Hospitality and/or Travel & Tourism Management (studied alongside employment in the industry)
· Degree in Hospitality and/or Travel & Tourism Management (full-time)
· Degree in Event Management (full-time)
· Enter employment - Career opportunities are plentiful in the UK, Europe and abroad in hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs and event/contract catering; Airline ground services or cabin crew, travel agencies, visitor and resort attractions/representatives; Early management opportunities exist in all areas of those with ability and commitment.
BTEC National in Hospitality and Tourism