COURSE DIRECTORY
Travel and Tourism
Key Facts
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Edexcel)
START DATE
Autumn 2013
DURATION
2 Years
SCHEDULE
Full Time
COST
Tuition fees are free for this course (home students only). However for students aged 19+ there will be a fee (to be confirmed) which may be remitted if you are in receipt of certain benefits. Additional: Day visit program will be £155 per year. Uniform in year 2 at approximately £100. Overseas residential visit during year 1 and 2 (limited funding of £150 is available to those on low incomes which are individually assessed).
For information about fee remission please refer to the The Money Matters Page or contact the Information Centre. International students should contact the Information Centre for tuition fees details.
VENUE
South Cheshire College
PLEASE NOTE: This is an old course listing and no longer scheduled to run at South Cheshire College. If you contact the Information Centre (telephone: +44 (0)1270 654654) they may be able to advise you on alternative routes of study.
What's On The Course?
Core Units:- Investigating the Travel and Tourism Sector
- The business of Travel and Tourism
- The UK as a Destination
- Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
- Marketing Travel and Tourism Products and Services
- The European Travel Market
- Long-haul Travel Destinations
- Retail and Business Travel Operations
- Investigating the Cruise Industry
- Responsible Tourism
- Tour Operations
- Working as a Holiday Representative
- Entertaining holiday-makers
- Organising a Travel and Tourism Study Visit
- Hospitality Operations in Travel and Tourism
- Passenger Transport
- Rural tourism - plan study visit
- NCFE Air Cabin Crew Certificate; or
- NCFE Level 2 Event Planning.
Who Is It Suitable For?
Those who wish eventually to develop a career in the travel and tourism industry, or to progress to higher education.
Career opportunities include: Travel agent, Cabin crew, Tourism officer, Conference officer, Cruise entertainment, Tour Co-ordinator and many more in this diverse industry.
Career opportunities include: Travel agent, Cabin crew, Tourism officer, Conference officer, Cruise entertainment, Tour Co-ordinator and many more in this diverse industry.
What Are The Entry Requirements?
For the Extended Diploma (2 years) you will need a minimum of:
i) 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English Language/Literature (or L2 functional literacy),
ii) or a Level 2 Diploma (Merit) + 2 GCSEs grade A*-C,
iii) or a Level 2 Extended Certificate (Merit) + 3 GCSEs grade A*-C,
plus at least a grade D in GCSE Maths (or L1 functional numeracy pass).
For the Subsidiary Diploma (1 year) you will need a minimum of:
i) 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English Language/Literature (or L2 functional literacy),
ii) or a Level 2 Diploma (Pass) + 1 GCSE grade A*-C,
iii) or a Level 2 Extended Certificate (Pass) + 2 GCSEs grade A*-C,
plus at least a grade E in GCSE Maths.
i) 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English Language/Literature (or L2 functional literacy),
ii) or a Level 2 Diploma (Merit) + 2 GCSEs grade A*-C,
iii) or a Level 2 Extended Certificate (Merit) + 3 GCSEs grade A*-C,
plus at least a grade D in GCSE Maths (or L1 functional numeracy pass).
For the Subsidiary Diploma (1 year) you will need a minimum of:
i) 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English Language/Literature (or L2 functional literacy),
ii) or a Level 2 Diploma (Pass) + 1 GCSE grade A*-C,
iii) or a Level 2 Extended Certificate (Pass) + 2 GCSEs grade A*-C,
plus at least a grade E in GCSE Maths.
What Can I Do Next?
The course is equivalent to three A-Levels and is assessed through course work. It provides vocational training for employment throughout the travel and tourism industry. Successful completion of the course can meet the entry requirements for higher education eg Foundation Degree or Full Honours Degree programmes.
What If I Need Support?
The College provides a range of learning support for students who would like extra help with their studies. If you need help in deciding what to study or information on travel, finance, childcare, personal or health concerns, contact the Information Centre.
How Do I Apply?
You can complete the online application or alternatively contact the Information Centre (telephone: +44 (0)1270 654654).
Course Code: TT3012A1 | QCode: 50098615 | QName: Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism (QCF) | Last
Updated: 04 September 2012
