Full Time BTEC First Certificate in Public Services

Full Time BTEC First Certificate in Public Services

COURSE TITLE: BTEC First Certificate in Public Services
COURSE CODE: 1b124-09
DAYS & TIMES: Various times and dates

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
You will Start by covering the required units for the BTEC Level 1 course which will lead onto a BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Sport in January. This course is aimed at those wishing to find work in the Sport and Leisure Industry or who would like to progress on to further sports courses.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
This is an 18 unit qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels and includes units on:
· The travel and tourism industry and businesses
· Marketing
· Tourist destinations and visitor attractions
· Customer service and working in the travel industry
· Retail tourism

WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to attend classes for approximately 20 hours per week. In addition you will need to spend 10 hours per week on coursework at home or in college. You will need to complete assignments to set deadlines and participate in visits.

WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
You will gain 2 BTEC Advanced Diplomas (one in each year) and a Certificate in Key Skills. As well as professionally recognised qualifications, such as ABTAC/ ABTOC and WAFT.

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
1b124-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 480(43) 19 years and over

Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.

WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
Course fees 157 (10.50) for 19 years old or above for 1st year
(10.50) for 19 years old or above for 2nd year
Textbooks 30 (30) approximately
Atlas 16 (16) approximately
Exam fees 90 (50) approximately for World Airf

WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
You can go into employment and typical jobs have recently been Travel Assistant and Customer Service Executives in the travel industry. Alternatively, Higher Education has been an option for many and the following courses have been popular: Tourism Manage