Up In The Air And On The Ground (SP)

Up In The Air And On The Ground (SP)

(SCQF level 5)

Part-time, Events, Hospitality and Tourism

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Overview

This is a school-college partnership course for school students in S4-S6.

This collaborative course brings together the world of Travel, Events and Hospitality in an innovative and inspirational way. 

Learning within our simulated aircraft cabin and purpose-built airline check-in desks, you’ll develop knowledge of the aviation industry and practise the skills required to work as a member of the Cabin Crew. 

You’ll explore different types of airport check-in work, following the customer journey through the airport from check-in to security to boarding the aircraft for their flight. 

You’ll develop a range of food and drink service skills from barista training to providing food and drinks service at events. You’ll explore beverages including speciality coffee/teas, mocktails, bubble teas and other on-trend drinks. 

You’ll learn about effective events management and working collaboratively, you’ll plan, organise and stage an event within our training restaurants Scholars' and City Bistro. 

Guest speakers from industry partners, practical experience and the opportunity for site visits will ensure that you’ll develop a clear understanding of the career paths available in this sector. 

Minimum entry requirements

This course would suit outgoing and enthusiastic students who hold three National 4 Qualifications (including English and Maths) and who have a genuine desire to work in the Travel, Events or Hospitality sector. 

What you study
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages. 
  • Assist with an Event. 
  • Working as Air Cabin Crew: An Introduction.  
  • Airport Ground Operations. 

After the course

Recent events have resulted in increased opportunities in the Events, Hospitality, Tourism and Travel sectors. This course is an ideal first step towards a career as an Events Assistant, Events Planner, Hotel Front of House, Cabin Crew, Tour Guide or in a Travel Agency. 

Continuing Study 

Combined with other qualifications, successful completion of this course puts you on a progression pathway from NQ at Level 5/6 to HND at Level 8 in Hospitality Management, Travel & Tourism or Events Management. 

Explore the Full Course Progression Pathway.

How the course is taught

The course is taught using a variety of classroom activities to provide an understanding of the Hospitality, Events, Travel and Tourism industries. This unique course will allow you to learn about all four sectors in one qualification. 

Some activities are lecturer-led through presentations, discussions and videos, others rely on you working in teams to research, discuss, comment, present and participate in group discussions. On other occasions, you will work independently to carry out class tasks and assessments, following direction from the lecturer. 

A number of units within the course are practical where you will plan, participate and deliver actual events. You may also prepare and serve a range of beverages, visit local attractions, and learn hospitality service skills, all within the college environment. 

You will also learn the basics of customer care and develop employability skills.

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