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Overview
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn skills required in the Travel & Tourism industry with a focus on the airline sector. The course is designed to be practical and covers a range of areas to prepare you for employment in a dynamic and inspirational industry.
You will learn about the structure of transport in the UK, marketing in travel, develop entrepreneurial skills whilst acquiring Cabin Crew and airport check-in procedure skills.
Minimum entry requirements
- Three National 4 qualifications including English; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
- You will attend a course presentation, where you will learn more about the course.
What you study
With a mixture of theory and practical teaching, the subjects you'll study will include:
- Travel: Tourist Destinations, Activity Tourism: An Introduction, Starting a Tourism Business and Selling Skills.
- Airline: Airport Ground Operations, Working as Air Cabin Crew: An Introduction and Airline Marketing.
After the course
This course will help you prepare for a career in the Travel and Tourism Industry. Employment opportunities include airport check-in staff, airport ground crew, Cabin Crew or starting your own business.
Continuing Study
On completion of this course, you will have direct access to our Level 6 NC International Travel or, the Level 6 City & Guilds Diploma in Air Cabin Crew. You may also be able to progress to courses in other departments such as Events and Hospitality.
How the course is taught
This course is taught using a variety of teaching methods such as:
- Role Play.
- Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas).
- Industry Visits.
- Guest Speakers.
- Project Work.
- Group work.