Introductory Award in Travel & Tourism

Introductory Award in Travel & Tourism

Course Aims:
This new course will provide a broad background of the travel & tourism industry and the skills required. You will be encouraged to build practical, personal and social skills to equip you to progress on to more challenging courses or to a trainee position in the industry.

Course Content:
Customer Relations in Travel & Tourism;
, Introduction to UK Tourism Industry;
, Introduction to Retail Travel Services;
, Communications;
, Information Technology;
, Air Fares & Ticketing;
, Additional Travel & Tourism Services;
, Planning Itineraries for Travel & Tourism;
, Promotional Materials for Travel & Tourism;
, Holiday Planning;
, Holiday Issues;
, Holiday Destinations;
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, *There may be slight differences in course content between campuses.,

Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion allows you to gain direct access onto the NC Travel & Tourism course at North Ayrshire or the NC International Travel with Hospitality at Finnart Street, Greenock.

Career Potential:
Travel agencies, airlines, visitor attractions, tourist information centres.

Course Assessment:
The course is designed to be assessed on an ongoing basis at various stages throughout the year. This may involve the use of short answer questions, completion of a project, role play, presentations, or computer-based assessments.