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Travel and Tourism Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma

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Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of halls of residence, hotels, hostels, caravan sites, holiday camps, holiday flats and chalets, and organise the domestic, catering, and entertainment facilities on passenger ships.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

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What could you earn, typical tasks.

• Arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and ensures adherence to licensing and other statutory regulations.
• Approves and arranges shipboard entertainment and shore trips and liaises with ship’s agent to ensure that ship is adequately provisioned.
• Ensures physical comfort of residents or passengers and makes special arrangements for children, the elderly and the infirm if required.
• Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
• Analyses demand and decides on type, standard and cost of services to be offered.

Travel Agents

Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

• Advises on issues of currency, passports, visa requirements, insurance, car hire, vaccinations and other health precautions.
• Informs client of any changes in travel arrangements.
• Handles cash, debit and credit card payment.
• Consults travel time-tables, books travel tickets and accommodation.
• Establishes availability with tour operators and makes bookings.
• Discusses client requirements and shows brochures containing suitable packages.

Rail Travel Assistants

Rail travel assistants issue, collect and inspect travel tickets, provide information and assistance to railway passengers, operate train doors, and perform a variety of duties on station platforms in connection with the arrival and departure of trains and the movement of goods and passengers, and on trains to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

• Inspects and issues tickets on trains, deals with passenger enquiries, and takes charge of goods being transported on train.
• Checks control panel operation before start of journey, operates train door controls and signals to driver to start or stop train.
• Attends to the safety, welfare and comfort of passengers on trains and manages train crew.
• Assists passengers with special needs to board and leave trains.
• Loads and unloads mail, goods and luggage, operates lifts and hoists and drives small trucks.
• Helps with passenger enquiries and makes announcements over a public address system at stations.
• Examines and collects tickets at the ticket barrier of a railway station.

Leisure and Travel Service Occupations

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of leisure and travel service occupations.

• Serves food and beverages to passengers.
• Makes announcements to passengers and deals with enquiries.
• Receives passengers on ship, examines tickets and other documentation, directs them to their cabin and assists with any luggage.
• Completes way-bill at scheduled points on route and balances cash taken with tickets issued.
• Signals to driver when to stop and start bus, collects fares from passengers and issues tickets and changes destination indicators as necessary.
• Responds to enquiries and complaints, books excursions and other entertainment and provides other assistance and advice to holidaymakers.
• Makes local arrangements at stopover points for food and accommodation.
• Receives passengers, checks tickets and guides them to their seats, makes announcements regarding travel arrangements and places of interest, and deals with passengers’ queries.
• Observes regulations concerning the carrying capacity of vehicles and controls the boarding of passengers accordingly.

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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Develop enterprise skills while learning about the world’s fastest growing industry. Studying Travel & Tourism will prepare students for university or for a diverse career working for tour operators, airlines, visitor attractions, festival & events, accommodation, or travel agents.

Why Choose this course?

The course will develop a wide range of transferable skills that supports progression to university or employment. Studying Travel & Tourism will provide an understanding of key business concepts including marketing, finance, human resources, market research and customer service. The course provides an insight into the world of work in the UK and overseas including roles within tour operations, the cruise industry, the hospitality sector; including hotels ranging from budget to luxury, as well as restaurants, coffee shops and bars; tourist attractions, from purpose-built theme parks to historic houses; and the transport sector, including working at airports, and for airlines as cabin crew.

A range of study visits will broaden experience of the industry and provide invaluable exposure to successful entrepreneurs and the scope of the UK tourism industry. This is an opportunity to take a vocational course as an initial or further qualification and gain an understanding of the many sectors in the travel & tourism industry.  It will develop understanding, knowledge and skills to a high level of competence for employment within the travel & tourism industry or for progressing to university.

Successful students’ progress to Higher Education; studying International Tourism Management, Events Management, Business Studies, Geography and Tourism, Marketing or other related subjects at university. Others readily find employment in a wide range of businesses in Cornwall, the wider UK, and overseas. As an industry it is home to more small and medium size enterprises than any other sector, so starting a business is another career option and core units like Travel & Tourism Enterprise will enable the development of these skills.

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Curriculum Visits

An exciting and engaging programme of day trips and residential study visits are embedded into the delivery of the course. Highlights include; the first-year visits to Eden Project and Disneyland Paris are linked to Unit 9 Visitor Attractions and Unit 4 Managing the Customer Experience. In the 2 nd year a P&O cruise supports student understanding of The Cruise Industry.

Develop Work-Related Skills

The subject team and work placement officer work together to support the students with completion of work placement while completing their programme of study. Current placement providers include the Headland Hotel, St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre, Eden Project and many more successful partners.

Industry Links

A wide range of industry partners will provide engaging talks to our students both at College and out on visits. Previous speakers have included Watergate Bay Hotel, Eden Project, Callestick, Elemental UK and Carbis Bay Hotel and Estates

What will I learn?

The course aims to provide a varied learning experience and will be a combination of a student-centred approach to learning, involving research for assignments, guest speakers, lectures, group work, discussions and a range of industry related study visits. An experienced team of lecturers many of whom have relevant industry experience will support student learning.  Students will need to be prepared to work independently, carry out in-depth research and use a variety of sources of information.

The two-year programme will involve the completion of eight core units (two of which are external assessments) and five specialist units.  The specialist units have been carefully selected to support progression at higher education and are selected to enable students to develop as wide a range of employability skills as possible.

All students completing the Diploma in Travel and Tourism will be expected to complete a work placement as part of the course. Students will be supported throughout the placement process by the work placement coordinator. The work placements are a fantastic opportunity to develop employability skills and gain invaluable experience within the travel and tourism industry. Students will spend one day a week in placement and three days a week at college.

Year 1: Foundation Diploma in Travel & Tourism

The first year is comprised of four core units which will form the foundation to studies in the travel & tourism industry. Students will begin to develop the knowledge and skills which are necessary to successfully complete a wide range of units. The focus is on building an understanding of the industry and the range of businesses that operate within it. Units will include the global travel and tourism industry looking at the impact of tourism on popular destinations, managing the customer experience and the enterprise unit. Students will begin to develop customer service and business skills. Successful completion of year one will enable progression on to year two.

Year 2: Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Year two will further extend student knowledge of the travel & tourism industry. Research and investigations will expand to look at a range of current trends and key issues in the travel & tourism sector and how they affect the industry. Discussions will focus on the potential for growth and continued development within the industry. Application of the skills and knowledge that have been developed will be used to complete an independent research project on a current travel & tourism issue. This will help students to develop essential report writing, analytical and evaluative skills. Focus on industry specific areas will include the cruise industry, how to manage accommodation services and marketing travel and tourism.

Where will it take me?

A qualification in Travel & Tourism is highly valued by universities and employers alike. Students going on to higher education often move into specific areas of the industry, such as Cruise Management, Marketing or Events Management, as well as Travel & Tourism Management.  For those going straight into work, job opportunities arise in many related areas, such as airports and airlines, hotels and tour operations.

Top Travel & Tourism careers include Cabin Crew, Travel Influencer, Holiday Rep, Cruise Director, Online Travel Agent.

Travel & Tourism degrees courses include: BA International Tourism Management, BA Tourism with Business, BA Tourism and Events Management.

Assessment arrangements

Achievement in this subject is dependent upon excellent attendance, punctuality and effort.  Learning will take place in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of assessment methods. Assessment is 19% External assessment (1 written exam and 1 set task) the other 81% is comprised of 11 units that are coursework based.  Assessment activity follows each element of course delivery, so progression is regularly monitored.

Most assessments are in written format (word-processed not hand-written) there are units where role plays and practical activities are core, and these will be video recorded. Assignments are externally moderated by BTEC and overall grades of Pass, Merit, or Distinction will be awarded upon completion of the course.

Students need to be proficient using computers for research, and for coursework production.  The aim should be to complete 10 – 15 hours of self-directed study a week, in addition to timetabled class contact time.

Awarding body: Edexcel/Pearson

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above in appropriate subjects (to include English Language or English Literature and/or Mathematics).

Information and Support

We encourage all students to read widely and conduct their own research into the topics they are studying.  There are a wide range of materials available across the campus to support this ranging from newspapers, textbooks and Moodle. Each student will have a personal tutor, who will be one of the Travel & Tourism lecturers. They will support students in pastoral as well as academic matters. In addition, students will be able to access practical support from Student Services, Learning Services, and the College Job Shop.

There will be regular 1:1 meetings with tutors to review progress and, where appropriate students will be given the opportunity to attend drop-in sessions for tailored 1-to-1 support as well as a variety of opportunities to stretch and challenge the most able students.  We encourage students to proactively engage with the support available in order to maximise potential.

Students will need to plan for the cost of participation in study visits. Bursary support can be applied for to help cover these costs from student services.

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Our students have been fortunate enough to undertake placements at a range of well-established local businesses including; St. Austell Brewery Visitor centre, pubs hotels and reservations department, Carbis Bay Hotel, The Headland Hotel, Boutique Retreats, Cornish Gems, Manning’s, Visit Cornwall and many more… Our dedicated work placement coordinate will provide support before during and after placement.

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Travel & Tourism BTEC National Diploma Course Outline

Advanced Level 3 Awarding Body: Pearson

Study Travel & Tourism 

Travel and tourism is one of the world’s biggest and fastest growing industries which has created a wide range of career opportunities in a number of different sectors such as transport (airports, airlines, cruise ships), hospitality, events management to name but a few. The course will give you the opportunity to explore the different factors that are needed for organisations to achieve success and will give you an appreciation of the types and levels of work skills needed. You will research and visit some leading players from the industry; these include companies such as Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and the five star Royal Garden Hotel, while also looking at the vital role played by the smaller local providers. Throughout the course you will develop and build the skills, contacts and knowledge that will help you to progress your career in travel and tourism. 

Entry Requirements

The General entry requirements for Advanced Vocational Programme courses are five GCSEs grades 9-4 and above, including English Language.

Grade 4 English - MM Extended Certificate L2

Exam board: Pearson 

Course title: Travel and Tourism BTEC L3 National Dip 

Course Content: The course is equivalent in size to two 

A Levels. It has 8 units of which 2 are externally assessed. 

1: The World of Travel and Tourism 

2: Global Destinations 

There are 6 units which will be assessed and externally verified by the exam board. 

3: Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism 

4: Managing the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism 

5: Travel and Tourism Enterprises 

9: Visitor Attractions 

13: Work Experience in Travel and Tourism 

16: Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues in Travel and Tourism 

You will be asked to provide a range of assessment evidence which will include reports, presentations, role plays and tests. Your tutor will give you guidance as to how the work should be completed and encourage you to attain the highest grades. Regular and informative feedback will be given on your classwork progress which will help develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete the formal assessment. 

Progression

Over the years we have had a very high level of progression both internally (from levels 1 and 2 to Advanced Level 3) and externally to Higher Education. Indeed, most of our students go on to achieve success on travel and tourism (or related) courses at University. There are a wide range of courses which our students have gone on to study at Degree level: Airports and Airline Management, Hospitality, Events Planning, Transport Management and International Travel and Tourism Management courses have all been popular choices with our students over the past few years. Future career opportunities for successful students are good with growing prospects for candidates with the best skills, attributes and qualifications. 

One of the key aims of the course is the development of transferable skills that will help in both your future studies and career, so there is a strong emphasis on different methods of assessment that help enhance your skills. These include: report writing; individual and group presentations; independent research; work placement activities. 

Student Testimonials

"Studying travel and tourism has been transformative, expanding our understanding beyond the superficial allure of famous destinations. Our cherished teachers, exemplified this with the enchanting trip to sunny Lanzarote but also offered invaluable resources for charting our post-Year 13 path. Through work placements and industry visits, we've not only honed our skills but gained a profound appreciation for the myriad opportunities awaiting us as we take the next step into the future."

"Our amazing teachers have gone above and beyond to give us important and practical tools so that we can decide what to do after Year 13 ends. Through our job placements and business visits, we were able to recognise the talents we had acquired and the opportunities that lie ahead for us to advance."

"I thoroughly enjoyed course and the way that we were encouraged to aim for the highest grades whilst developing our independent work skills. The Travel and tourism course also gave me insight into the many job opportunities through the contacts that we made though study." 

"My time during the two years in the Level 3 Travel and Tourism class was very inspiring as I learnt different things every day from my teacher. They encouraged me to work independently and thankfully, I was able to achieve the highest task level, which is a distinction. This course has inspired me to take it to the next level in university. Overall, I really enjoyed my time in the Travel and Tourism lessons and wouldn't change it for anything in the world." 

Extra Curricular

You will be using many different sources of information during the course. The following are particular useful when looking at developing your knowledge and skills throughout the course: 

• http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/ 
• http://www.visitbritain.com/en/EN/ 
• http://www.ttgdigital.com/ 

Department Staff

• Mr Alwyn Morgan (HoD) Contact: [email protected] 
• Mr Alwyn Morgan BA(Hons) Geography (Manchester University); PGCE (University of Wales) Industry Experience: Sheraton Hotels, Cardiff Wales Airport 
• Mr Adam Chalcraft BA(Hons) Geography (Liverpool University); PGCE (Brunel University) 
• Mrs Paulina Capote BA (Hons) Business Studies; Masters Degree in Education (Madrid University); Diploma in Foreign Trade; Proficiency in Spanish Studies; QTS British Council 
• Current areas of interest within the department: The team have been actively investigating the development of responsible tourism in a variety of UK & European destinations such as Lanzarote, Valencia ,Sicily as well as Bankside (London) and Brighton in the UK.

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ENTIRE UNIT- Component 2 BTEC Tech Award Travel and Tourism

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Age range: 14-16

Resource type: Unit of work

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Btec higher national certificate or diploma in international travel and tourism management.

About the course

1: why choose a btec higher national qualification in international travel and tourism management.

The purpose of BTEC Higher National qualifications in International Travel and Tourism Management (ITTM) is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the travel and tourism sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. BTEC Higher Nationals include a Level 4 Certificate (HNC) and a Level 5 Diploma (HND). The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to help students secure the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace. They represent the latest in professional standards and provide opportunities for students to develop behaviours for work, for example by undertaking a group project, or responding to a client brief.

At the same time the BTEC Higher Nationals are intended to keep doors open for future study should a student wish to progress further in their education after their level 5 study. They do this by allowing space for the development of higher education study skills, such as the ability to research.

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* student loan available *, 2: who are these qualifications for.

The BTEC HNC/ HND in ITTM is aimed at you if you want to continue your education through applied learning! Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the travel and tourism industry and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in the travel and tourism sector.

In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of travel and tourism, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in ITTM give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.

3: Who awards the qualifications?

The BTEC Higher National qualifications are awarded by Pearson and The City College works in partnership with this organisation to deliver the programme. As the awarding organisation, Pearson has approved The City College to offer a variety of HND qualifications. The College’s management team is then responsible for ensuring that the quality of the provision offered meets Pearson’s exacting conditions and standards.

Quality is monitored regularly through visits from Pearson’s External Examiners and a regular Pearson Annual Management Review.

4: Qualification numbers

The Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) qualification numbers are as follows:

• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in International Travel and Tourism Management: 603/2280/9
• Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management: 603/2281/0

5: Why choose BTEC?

BTECs are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. BTECs provide progression into the workplace either directly or via study at university and are also designed to meet the needs of employers. Therefore, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Levels 4 and 5.

6: Aims of the Level 4 HNC and Level 5 HND in International Travel and Tourism Management

Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.

Holders of the Level 4 HNC will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts and characteristics of travel and tourism. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies. They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to travel and tourism, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource.

The programme at Level 5 follows the flexible ‘General International Travel and Tourism Management’ pathway.  Holders of the Level 5 HND will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

7: Programme Structure

The normal timescale for achieving a Level 4 HNC by full-time study is one-year. The normal timescale for achieving a Level 5 HND by full-time study is two-years. Progression to Year 2 of the programme is dependent on satisfactory completion of Year 1.

The one-year Level 4 HNC:

• Requires successful completion of 8 units
• Mixes 5 core and 3 optional units, each with a value of 15 credits (120 total)
• Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 1200 hours
• Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 480 hours.

The two-year Level 5 HND:

• Requires successful completion of a further 7 units (therefore 15 in total)
• Mixes 2 further core units, and 5 optional units, each with a value of 15 credits except the Research Project which is 30 credits (240 total minimum)
• Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 2400 hours
• Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 960 hours
• Follows the ‘General International Travel and Tourism Management’

TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required for a student to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification. It can include, for example, guided learning, independent and unsupervised research/ learning, unsupervised coursework, watching a pre-recorded podcast or webinar, and unsupervised work-based learning.

GLH are defined as the time when a tutor is present to give specific guidance towards the learning aim being studied on a programme. This definition includes lectures, tutorials and supervised study in, for example, open learning centres and learning workshops. Guided Learning includes any supervised assessment activity; this includes invigilated examination and observed assessment and observed work-based practice.

The 240 credits achieved by successful completion of the HND is equivalent to completing the first two years of a Travel and Tourism related honours degree at a UK university (see section 8 below).

8: What is studied and how is it timetabled and assessed?

The academic year is divided into three terms and in each term you will normally be timetabled to study 2-3 units. You will usually be timetabled for at least three days per week and it must be noted that the timetable changes from term-to-term as the programme develops and units are completed.

A variety of forms of assessment evidence will be used, suited to the type of learning outcomes being assessed. Some units, for example, require a practical demonstration of skills while others require students to carry out their own research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team.

Methods of assessment may include, for example, writing a report or essay, recording an interview or role play, examination or in-class tests, giving a presentation with assessor questioning, making a PowerPoint presentation, creating academic posters, displays or leaflets, or keeping a reflective journal.

The specification below covers Higher Nationals in ITTM/HMT taught between the academic year Sept 2018-July 2019 to Sep 2022-July 2023.

9: Calculation of the overall qualification grade

The calculation of the overall qualification grade is based on the student’s performance in all units. Students are awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction qualification grade using the points gained through all 120 credits, at Level 4 for the HNC or Level 5 for the HND, based on unit achievement. The overall qualification grade is calculated in the same way for the HNC and for the HND.

All units in valid combination must have been attempted for each qualification. All 120 credits count in calculating the grade (at each level, as applicable). The overall qualification grade for the HND will be calculated based on student performance in Level 5 units only.

Units that have been attempted but not achieved, and subsequently granted compensation, will appear as ‘Unclassified’; i.e. a ‘U’ grade, on the student’s Notification of Performance, that is issued with the student certificate.

Points per credit

Distinction: 8

Point boundaries

10: What are the employment and further study opportunities for these qualifications?

Having a BTEC HNC/ HND provides a solid grounding in travel and tourism, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate/ Diploma stage.

On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the travel and tourism sector through:

• Entering employment
• Continuing existing employment
• Linking with the appropriate Professional Body
• Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Progressing to university.

Those who enter employment in the travel and tourism sector may do so in job roles such as:

• Marketing and Sales Manager
• Operations Manager
• Tourism Development Manager
• Visitor Attractions Manager
• Events Manager.

Successful completion of the BTEC HND is equivalent to completing the first two years of a related honours degree at a UK university. The qualification is recognised by Higher Education providers (eg. universities) as meeting admission requirements to many relevant travel and tourism-related courses, including, for example:

• BA (Hons) in International Travel and Tourism
• BA (Hons) in Aviation Management
• BA (Hons) in Tourism Management
• BA (Hons) in Museum and Heritage Studies.

Students should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific Higher Education providers where they wish to gain admission and ‘top-up’ their HND.

11: Entry requirements and admissions

The City College is required by Pearson to ensure that every student we enrol has a reasonable expectation of success on the programme. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants aged over 21 years at the start of their course and who have been out of education for at least three years are classed as ‘mature students’. The prior qualifications and/ or work experience of such applicants will be reviewed by the College to consider if their individual profile shows they have the potential to achieve the qualification. If we believe it does and all other requirements of the admissions process are met, such applicants may be enrolled.

For those who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

• A relevant BTEC Level 3 qualification
• A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as Maths and English
• Other related Level 3 qualifications
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
• Related work experience
• An international equivalent of the above.

12: Application process

All applicants must first submit all relevant documents in the following checklist to the College with a completed application form:

• Completed Application form which has been signed at the back
• Passport size photo
• An up-to-date CV
• Passport or other official photo ID
• Qualification certificates
• Next of Kin/ emergency contact phone number and address
• Proof of address which includes your full name and current address.

After all the documents have been checked, the applicant must sit an entry test as part of the admissions process. If the test is passed, applicants are invited for an interview. After the interview, all components of the process are considered, and the student will be informed of the decision, normally within 48 hours.

13: English language ability for non-native speakers (not born in the UK)

Non-native English speakers who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at Level 2 (or equivalent) before being admitted to the programme. Equivalent grades to Level 2 include CEFR B2, PTE 51, and IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5).

14: English language ability for non-native speakers who were taught in English for the final two years of school (or more)

Some applicants will not be native-speakers but will have studied the final two years of school in English (eg. those from West Africa).

15: Additional Costs

It is vital that all students have their own up-to-date computer/ laptop and internet for blended learning/assessment/access to online college resources.

All applicants are advised that the fees paid cover the cost of tuition for programme delivery, but there may be additional costs to cover, for example, books if required, stationary, awarding body registration fees, professional body registration fees, and travel costs to events.

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Unit 1: the contemporary travel and tourism industry sector, unit 2 : managing the customer experience, unit 3: professional identity and practicer, unit 4 : the travel and tourism business toolkit, unit 5 : leadership and management for service industries (pearson-set), unit 7 : managing conference and events, unit 8 : visitor attraction management, unit 10: tour operations management, unit 13: global tourism destinations, unit 14: work experience, unit 17: human resource management, unit 18: entrepreneurship and small business management, unit 19: research project (pearson-set), unit 20: tourism consumer behaviour and insight, unit 26: destination marketing, unit 28: corporate events management, unit 31: innovative curation, interpretation and education, unit 33: global sustainable tourism development, unit 37: digital sales and marketing, unit 40: special interest tourism, unit 41: tourist resort management, unit 44: organisational behaviour, unit 49: managing and running a small business, unit 50: customer value management.