Travel and Tourism Extended Diploma

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Travel and tourism is one of the most dynamic industries so why not become part of it? If you have dreamed of working abroad then studying travel and tourism will help that dream come true! We can help you gain the skills and qualities needed to work in the industry. Not only do we investigate the opportunities of work overseas, but we look at a variety of topics that will help you in many walks of life.

What will I study in Travel and Tourism Extended Diploma?

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 07 Work experience in travel and tourism

Unit 10 The UK conference and event industry

Unit 11 Marketing for travel and tourism

Unit 14 Investigating airline cabin crew

Unit 16 Worldwide passenger airlines

Unit 17 The cruise industry

Unit 19 Responsible tourism

Unit 20 Specialist tourism

Unit 21 Business travel operations

Unit 22 Storytelling for tourism

Unit 23 Tour guiding

Unit 25 Airport terminal operations

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Entry Requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including 3 from the core subjects

How will I learn?

Learning will take place in a variety of ways such as:

Demonstrations

Role plays

Work experience

Group work

Guest speakers

Enrichment activities

Video Clips

Research.

What skills will I develop?

Customer service.

Team work.

Communication

Time management.

Organisation

Research.

Problem solving.

Cultural awareness.

Creativity

How will I be assessed?

There are no exams for this qualification therefore you will complete a range of units that will all contribute to your overall grade. This however means you will always have at least three assignments on the go at one time, therefore you need to be prepared to spend several hours a week working on assignments outside of the classroom.

Any trips?

Trips are a valuable part of the course and we encourage students to participate in them. In the past we have had residential visits to destinations such as: Seville, Tallinn, Budapest, Rome, Barcelona and Malta.

UK visits are also used to support units such as UK visitor attractions, customer service, the cruise industry and specialist tourism.

Are there any costs involved?

Residential trips are optional and on average cost between £500-£700

UK trips have direct links to assessments and attendance to these are highly encouraged, typically costing £40-£75.

FAQs

Is this a good course if you would like to work overseas?

Yes. We look at career opportunities all over the world, including the hospitality industry.

Would I be able to go to university on completion of this course?

Yes, the qualification offers UCAS points in line with A -Levels.

Do you do any practical assessments?

Yes, there is a wide variety of practical assessments on this course! Firstly, you will get the opportunity to plan and deliver an event, demonstrate cabin crew skills, deliver a guided tour, deliver customer service in different situations, participate in an interview just to mention a few. In year 2 you will complete 30 hours of Work Experience in a travel and tourism organisation.