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Overview
This course will give you the skills, knowledge and understanding to develop your career in the Travel and Tourism Industry. You’ll gain the skills for work and knowledge required to provide high-quality customer service and enhance your own employability through work placement. This course includes the study of a language - choose from French, Spanish, Italian or German.
You can find out more about the course and the college in this Course Presentation.
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade C or above (such as English, Modern Studies, Languages, Business Management, Geography or History) AND three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English; OR
- NC/NQ in a related subject (minimum of 13 credits at SCQF level 6 which must include Marketing in Travel & Tourism: An Introduction and Travel and Tourism in the UK) (subject to review).
- 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'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area. Where COVID restrictions are in place we will invite you to either a video meeting, telephone conference call or make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
The subjects you'll study include*:
- Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry.
- Applying Marketing Principles in Travel and Tourism.
- Creating a Culture of Customer Care.
- Providing Information on the Scottish Tourism Product.
- Scottish Heritage.
- Preparation for Employment in Travel & Tourism.
- Work Placement.
*All subject to review.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career in travel and tourism with:
- National Tourist Organisations.
- Historic Environment Scotland.
- Heritage Sector jobs.
- Inbound Tourism.
- Visitor Centres/Attractions.
- Tour Operators.
- Travel Agents.
- Airport Ground Handling.
- Foreign Exchange Services.
Continuing Study
On successful completion, you can apply for year two of our HND programme. You will need to achieve all 15 credits to progress to year two.
How the course is taught
The course will be taught using a variety of different teaching methods such as:
- Lectures.
- Group Work.
- Industry Visits.
- Guest Speakers.
- Work Experience.
Due to the current pandemic classes are online however this may change depending on advice from the Scottish Government and some classes may take place on campus.
Materials
A laptop or PC is recommended for this course.
Dress code
As the course is aimed at preparing you for the world of work, you may be asked to dress smartly from time to time however, you may use the following points as a guide:
- Casual dress for timetabled college days (classes).
- During work experience/placements, students are expected to wear suitable attire. This will be agreed with the work placement provider as well as your Lecturer.