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Overview

Title: Travel and Tourism

Pathway: Transport and Logistics

Available Study Options:
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Study Option

There are currently no other study options available for this course.

What will I study?

If you are planning a career in the Travel and Tourism industry, our courses are for you. 

Travel & Tourism Level 1

This course covers:

  • Unit 01 – Customer Service in Travel and Tourism

  •  Unit 02 – Communication Skills in Travel and Tourism

  •  Unit 05 – UK Travel and Tourism Destinations

  •  Unit 08 – Promotional Materials for Travel and Tourism

  •  Unit 09 – Working in Travel and Tourism

  •  Unit 12 – Working as a team in travel and tourism

Level 2 Travel & Tourism

This course covers:

  • Unit 1 – Customer Service

  •  Unit 3 – Travel and Tourism Destinations

  •  Unit 4 – Promotions

  •  Unit 2 - UK Travel and Tourism Industry

  •  Unit 9 – Organising an Event

  •  Unit 10 – Introduction to guided tours

  •  Unit 7 – Travel Agency Operations

  •  Unit 13 – Know about airports and airlines

Level 3 Travel & Tourism

Year 1 This course covers:

  • Unit 01 – The UK travel and tourism industry

  •  Unit 02 – Customer service in travel and tourism

  •  Unit 03 – Preparing for a career in travel and tourism

  •  Unit 04 – Travel and tourism destinations

  •  Unit 05 – UK visitor attractions

  •  Unit 06 – Hospitality in travel and tourism

  •  Unit 10 – The UK conference and event industry

  •  Unit 14 – Investigating airline cabin crew

  •  Unit 15 – UK airports

  •  Unit 16 – Worldwide passenger airlines

  •  Unit 21 – Business travel

  •  Unit 22 – Storytelling for tourism

Year 2 This course covers:

  • Unit 7 - Work experience in travel and tourism

  •  Unit 13 - Resort representative roles and responsibilities

  •  Unit 17 - The cruise industry

  •  Unit 20 - Specialist tourism

  •  Unit 23 - Tour guiding

  •  Unit 10 - The UK conference and event industry

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed by:

  • Examinations
  • Practical
  • Written work
  • Interviews
  • Presentations
  • IT assignments
  • Role Play
  • Reports

What will this lead to?

Travel & Tourism Industry comprises many different industries and sub-industries, including accommodations, transport, travel agent, currency exchange, tour operators and tourist boards. The sector also includes visitor attractions such as museums, theme parks, zoos and heritage sites. Associated with hotels and core business operations are conferences and events, which provide considerable year-round employment opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to take part in a week work experience within an industry based environment, here you will develop transferable skills, such as communication and teamworking,  understand how organisations work and bring a job you have read about to life,  building confidence in interacting with adults.

Progression routes include higher level courses, apprenticeships or industry employment, such as cabin crew, travel agent, hotel management, cruise ship jobs and much more.

Entry requirements

Entry Level Courses:


Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood

No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).

 

Pre Level 1


No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)


No formal qualifications are required for this course.


Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course Science

GCSE Grade 3 (C) in Maths or English. Below GCSE Grade 3 (C) in BIO,CHM,PHY subjects or not sat GCSE Sciences in the past.

Full Time GCSE Re-Sit Maths and English

GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English.


Full Time Level 1 Course

2 GCSE's at grade 2 unless you want to study the courses listed below:

Electrical & Plumbing: Min GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills 1 in maths

Motor Vehicle: Min GCSE grade 2 in maths


Full Time Level 2 Course

4 GCSE grade 3 including English or maths or a level 1 in Functional Skills English or Maths unless you want to study the courses below:

Motor Vehicle : GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths & Level 1 in Motor Vehicle.

Min GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Required for:

Accounting, Plumbing & Electrical

 

 Full time Level 3 Course

4 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English AND Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English AND Maths will be accepted).

NOTE: If you want to study Applied Science you must have 4 and above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics.

 

Vocational Level 2 in the subject area you wish to study plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:

Accounting

All Construction Subjects

Hair & Beauty Subjects

Applied Science

T Level Foundation (Level 2)

4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)

T Levels

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).

*Health & Healthcare Science T Level requires GCSE Grade 4 in BIO, CHEM, PHY OR if double all 4's required. 

 

How to apply

You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.

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Cost

If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.

  • If you're aged 19 or over, you may be eligible for funding towards your course fees. It will depend on your personal circumstances and will be discussed at enrolment. You will be asked to bring documentation with you when you are invited to enrol.
  • If you are aged 19 and over and study Maths or English and do not already hold a C grade/4 or higher in the subject that you are studying, you will get the course for free.
  • If you have any queries please contact us on 0161 785 4039 or email admissions@oldham.ac.uk

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It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.

Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.

This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.

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