NC Travel & Tourism

Course

In Kilwinning

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Kilwinning (Scotland)

This course will prepare you for a range of positions in the travel and tourism industry by developing the necessary practical, personal and social skills. The course also includes experience in travel agents' booking systems and an approved certificate which is highly respected in the travel industry. A range of field trips and visits enhance the overall student experience.

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Location

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Kilwinning (North Ayrshire)
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James Watt College Of Further & Higher Education North Ayrshire Campus Lauchlan Way, KA13 6DE

Start date

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About this course

A Standard Grade pass at Level 3 or above, a relevant Introductory Award/SVQ II or appropriate industry experience. Applicants are expected to have some communication and number skills. A friendly outgoing personality is also necessary for work in this industry.

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Course programme

NC Travel & Tourism

Course Aims:
This course will prepare you for a range of positions in the travel and tourism industry by developing the necessary practical, personal and social skills. The course also includes experience in travel agents' booking systems and an approved certificate which is highly respected in the travel industry. A range of field trips and visits enhance the overall student experience.

Course Content:
Air Travel / Passport into Air
, Customer Service Skills in Travel & Tourism
, Travel Agency Practice
, Worldwide Travel Geography
, Introduction to the Travel Industry
, Communication
, Airport Services
, Information Technology
, Marketing Local Visitor Attractions & Services
, Surface Travel
, Resort Representatives
, Tourism Visits
, Retail Travel Assignment
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Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion allows you to gain direct entry to the HNC Travel course. Students may then progress to the HND Travel with Tourism and possibly progress to the third year of a degree programme at either the University of the West of Scotland or Glasgow Caledonian University.

Career Potential:
Students who choose to go into industry may be employed within travel agencies, seek positions overseas as holiday reps or airline cabin crew or be employed within the inbound UK tourism industry.

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

NC Travel & Tourism

Price on request