Level 3 Subsidiary/ Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Course Code:250FTS31A
Course Type:Full-time
Qualification:
• Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism
• Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
You will also have the opportunity to study Maths and English to Level 2 (Functional Skills or GCSE) if you have not already achieved a grade C.
Duration: 2 years
Venue:
Crawley Campus, College Road,
Crawley West Sussex, RH10 1NR
Start Date: September
Suitable For:
This course is suitable for those who wish to gain the skills needed for employment in the following industries:
Travel Agencies
Tour Operations
Airports
and the qualifications to higher education.
Students will achieve UCAS points suitable for Higher Education entry.
Entry By: Interview
Entry Requirements:
You must be at least 16 years old and possess at least four GCSEs at grade C including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.
The Travel and Tourism industry requires people who can show initiative, be reliable and responsible, and are appropriately qualified.
Progression to year two is dependent on achievement of all units in year one and satisfactory attendance and effort.
Course Content:
The course is made up of core and specialist units.
Core Units:
• Investigating Travel and Tourism
• The Business of Travel and Tourism
• The UK as a Destination
• Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
Specialist Units:
• Preparing for Employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry
• The European Travel Market
• Long Haul Travel Destinations
• Retail and Business Travel Operations
• Investigating the Cruise Sector
• Tour Operations
• Special Interest Tourism
• Roles and Responsibilities of Holiday Representatives
• Entertainment for Holidaymakers
• Work Experience in the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Residential Study Visit
• Airfares & Ticketing (IATA Level 1)
• The Appeal and Importance of UK Attractions
• Current Issues in Travel and Tourism
All units whether compulsory or specialist, will require commitment and motivation and shall involving a great deal of study often the classroom.
Other Details:
Assessment:
The course is continually assessed. Assessments are set for each unit either internally or externally and are awarded a pass, merit or distinction grade.
There will be a number of trips organised throughout the programme and it is expected that you will meet these additional costs, payable at enrolment.
All students will be required to wear a uniform for trips and classroom activities. Uniform regulations must be strictly adhered to. Price TBA
Outcome of Course and Progression:
A Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism and Functional Skills Certificate at appropriate level. These, along with additional travel qualifications, will place students in strong positions to apply for employment. The college has an extremely high success rate with students gaining employment in areas such as:
• Travel Agencies
• Tour Operations
• Airports
• Airlines
Students will achieve UCAS points suitable for Higher Education entry.
Cost:
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16-18 year olds will not have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. However they are required to pay for other third party costs, such as books, equipment and educational trips/visits.
Students aged over 19 on the 31st August in the year in which they start their studies, have to pay tuition fees. In addition they are expected to pay awarding body registration and exam fees, other third party costs, such as books, equipment and educational trips/visits.
Some students may be eligible for a fee concession, although in most cases some element of the fees will have to be paid.
Further Information:
For further information, please contact Admissions on 01293 442201/205/206 or 01293 453474.
