Full Time City and Guilds First Passport to a Career in Travel

City and Guilds First Passport to a Career in Travel
Level Two | Awarding Body: City and Guilds | High Street Campus | Full-Time

Course Description
This is a full-time programme, equivalent to four GCSEs at grades A* to C delivered by industry specific tutors. If you have a distinction at the end of year one you may progress to Second Passport or to the BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism. First and Second Passport form a two year programme but may also be studied as one year stand alone courses.

This course has been designed with our industry partners to develop the specific vocational skills needed for a career in the travel industry. Delivery and assessment methods ensure development of the interpersonal skills and confidence required to be employable in this
people based industry and you will benefit from a structured programme of visits and speakers.

If you successfully progress on to the Second Passport, you will take part in an overseas residential visit hosted by our industry partners; recent locations have included Mallorca, Costa del Sol, Ibiza and Lanzarote. You will be required to pay for trips. Upon successful
completion of Second Passport you will be invited to participate in guaranteed interviews with our industry partners for careers both in the UK and overseas e.g. Tui Travel, First Choice, Thomas Cook Tour Operations, Jet2.com and Servisair. The Second Passport is completedby Easter to maximise your employment opportunities for the summer season.

Course Content

• Retail Travel
• Selling Skills
• Visitor Attractions
• Delivering Tourist Information
• Communication Skills
• UK and Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations
• Event Management
• Customer Service
• English Speaking Board (public speaking)
• Key Skills in Communication

Additional Qualifications Event Management Customer Service Key Skills

Course Length and Study Pattern
One Year

Career Progression
Second Passport with a merit and successful interview based on performance and attitude on Passport One.
BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism with a distinction.
Employment in range of travel sectors (UK based)

Work Experience
This does not form part of this course.

Assessment
Assignment work, short tests and on-line tests, practical assessments and role plays

Trips and Enrichment Activities
Various throughout the year - e.g. Alton Towers, Planning an Event.

Is this course available as evening study? No

Examples of Student Destinations
Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Tourist Information Services.

Student Testimonial
Craven College has helped me through alot during the year as my tutors have helped me gain confidence and been really helpful when struggling with work and assignments. I would much prefer to have come to Craven College than 6th form as its a totally different atmosphere and well worth coming as the tutors are brilliant. I have also enjoyed learning all the different techniques on how to give good customer service, booking a holiday, doing presentations and role plays, all these have build my confidence up as before I wouldn†t have dreamt of standing up and giving a presentation.

Lois Wetherall

Employer Testimonial
Our managers have highlighted the extremely high standard of the staff recruited from Craven College. Once again thank you for your support and we look forward to working with you again this year.

C Pearce, Recruitment Officer, First Choice