Introduction to Travel and Tourism, Level One Diploma

East Riding College

Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 1

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2020

East Riding College (Bridlington Campus)

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2020

East Riding College (Beverley Campus)

Course Summary

The diploma is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. While on the course you will gain work experience in New Horizons, the College's fully functioning travel agency, which will support your assessments.

Course Details

The UK travel industry

The UK tourism industry

Customer service in travel and tourism

Locational geography.

Optional units cover a range of specialisms including:

Accessible travel and tourism

Travel and tourism itineraries

Worldwide travel and tourism destinations

The role of overseas resort representatives

Providing information on a tourism destination.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is based on the completion of assignment work (practicals and theory) and observation of tasks and activities.

Entry requirements

A minimum of two GCSEs

Or Skills for Life qualification

Or entry level three qualification

Or equivalent

Your next steps...

This course prepares you for employment and provides a good grounding to go onto a more advanced course such as the Level Two Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

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