Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Travel and Tourism

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    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    2 Years

The HNC in Travel and Tourism is prevocational and designed to serve employers needs in a broad spectrum of organisations in the domestic, inbound tourism and outbound travel industry. They may also provide a preparation for employment in the general field of business in areas such as administration, marketing and customer services.

This qualification is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge in current and future employment or for progression to further academic and/or professional qualifications. This course provides an entry-level qualification in the travel and tourism sectors as well as acting as a gateway to further academic qualifications such as an HND or degree.

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About this course

Key Topics

The HNC in Travel & Tourism is divided into six comprehensive modules:

Module 1

The Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry (1 credit)
Applying Marketing Principles in Travel and Tourism (1 credit)

Module 2

International Tourist Destinations (1 credit)
Creating a Culture of Customer Care (1 credit)

Module 3

I.T. Applications Software 1 (1 credit)
Analysing and Presenting Complex Communication (1 credit)

Module 4

Tour Operations (2 credits)

Module 5

Planning and Sustainable Development in Tourism (2 credits)

Module 6

Preparation for Employment in Travel and Tourism (1 credit)
Travel and Tourism Graded Unit 1 (1 credit)

Min 17 Years / Level 3 Dip

SQA Higher National Certificate in Travel and Tourism

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Subjects

  • Travel Tourism
  • IT
  • Tourism
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Tourism management

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Course programme

How is the course structured?

The qualification contains units which will underpin the knowledge required to gain employment in the travel and tourism industry, as well as allowing progression to further academic and professional qualifications. Each module contains either one or two SQA units.

Module 1

The Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry (1 credit)
This unit provides the candidate with an understanding of the different sectors involved in the travel and tourism industry. It focuses on the range of producers in the travel and tourism industry and shows their interaction with wholesalers and retailers. This includes an overview of visitor attractions; an insight into the planning process for tourism developments will also be gained.

Applying Marketing Principles in Travel and Tourism (1 credit)
This unit is designed to provide the candidate with an introduction to the principles of marketing as a management discipline, and to their application within the context of the travel and tourism industry. It focuses strongly on the way in which the particular nature of the tourism product impacts on the marketing activities of travel and tourism businesses. Candidates will investigate the dynamic nature of the travel and tourism industry and consider methods that can be used to understand and identify existing and potential customers. This will include a study of consumer motivation and market segmentation as well as identification of the factors which influence demand for the travel and tourism product.

Module 2

International Tourist Destinations (1 credit)
This is a practical unit which involves the candidate in acquiring and applying knowledge about the principal worldwide tourist destinations and attractions. A good working knowledge of tourist destinations is a necessity for candidates seeking employment in all areas of the travel industry. The scope of the unit is broad with the candidate developing a working knowledge of a range of tourist destinations around the world. Key aspects of tourist destinations are studied including physical features and attractions. Students will develop their knowledge and skills in researching worldwide tourist destinations through reference materials such as atlases, brochures, tourist guides and the internet. Students who successfully complete the unit will be able to provide resort and destination information to customers of airlines, travel agencies or tour operators in a professional manner.

Creating a Culture of Customer Care (1 credit)
The purpose of this unit is to enable candidates to recognise and evaluate effective customer care within a relevant work environment. It allows candidates to analyse factors affecting customer care and to judge the effectiveness of a customer care strategy by applying them to the workplace. The unit emphasises that customer care is a key area of importance and value to organisations and is, therefore, critical to the work of any employee.

Module 3

I.T. Applications Software 1 (1 credit)
This unit is designed to enable students to use Information Technology (IT) systems and applications independently to support a range of information processing activities. The unit is designed to develop a broad knowledge of the theoretical concepts, principles, boundaries and scope of IT applications. These activities will be centred on using software applications packages to meet complex information requirements while paying attention to security and the needs of other users.

Analysing and Presenting Complex Communication (1 credit)
This unit is about responding to and presenting complex business communication. In this unit, you will prepare for and take part in a formal meeting before reflecting on this experience. You will study a piece of complex business information in-depth as well as writing a business report on a topical business issue.

Module 4

Tour Operations (2 credits)
This unit is designed to enable candidates to develop an in-depth knowledge of the tour operations sector of the travel and tourism industry and to demonstrate competence in applying techniques used by tour operators launching a new tour operating programme. It will look at tour operations in relation to both inbound and outbound sectors.

Module 5

Planning and Sustainable Development in Tourism (2 credits)
This unit is designed to enable candidates to understand the concept of planning and sustainable development in tourism. It examines sources of funding for tourism development in the UK, as well as taking account of the need to adopt policies, strategies and practices within planning, that take account of the sustainable use of natural and built resources, and the economic as well as the socio-cultural well-being of the local community.

Module 6

Preparation for Employment in Travel and Tourism (1 credit)
The aim of this unit is to enable candidates to develop their awareness and understanding of the purpose and structure of the selection interview process as carried out by sectors of the travel and tourism industry. An experiential approach will be applied throughout: enabling candidates to prepare for and handle complex interview situations effectively. There will be particular emphasis on the development of personal and interpersonal skills which are essential to many customer contact situations in travel and tourism.

Travel and Tourism Graded Unit 1 (1 credit)
This Graded unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the principal aims of the HNC Travel and Tourism. It is a unit designed to bring together all of the knowledge and skills which have been acquired during the course as a whole.

Course Assessment

Assessment is on an ongoing Unit-by-Unit basis. Each individual Unit specification provides detailed information on the Evidence Requirements and guidance on approaches to assessment.

Candidates will also be assessed via a Graded Unit towards the end of the programme. The purpose of Graded Units is to grade the candidate’s ability to integrate the knowledge and skills gained in the mandatory Units.

Course Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the HNC Travel and Tourism home study course is £2000, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £1600 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

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Career Path : Tour Manager

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Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Travel and Tourism

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