Introductory Award in Travel & Tourism

Introductory Award in Travel & Tourism

Course Aims:
This new foundation course will provide a broad background of the travel and tourism industry and the skills required. You wll 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

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.