Travel & Tourism - Progression Year

This course will give you the foundation for a career in the travel industry. You will study UK Travel and Tourism learning about how the UK is best equipped for tourism. You will gain skills in customer service and understand the importance of good service in a range of industries. You will also study organising events which is becoming a growing market. The final unit is how tourism affects a host city and the impact, both positive and negative, it can have to the residence and guests. The course includes relevant work experience, trips and visits within the industry. Travel & Tourism provides an excellent grounding for either further study or direct entry into employment within the sector.

Mandatory units:

• Customer service in Travel & Tourism
• The UK Travel & Tourism Industry

Plus 2 further optional units:

• Organising Events
• Impact tourism has on a host city

This course is 100% internal assessment and has no exams. Assessment is made through a variety of methods across each module which can include practical role plays, verbal interviews and presentations.

All judgements are externally quality assured.

In GCSE English Language and Maths, a minimum of a grade 3 in one and a grade 2 in the other plus some GCSEs at grades 3 or 4

Many students find that the year gives them thinking space and helps them to decide what they want to do in the future. On successful completion you can move onto the next stage of study at the College, find an apprenticeship or go into employment. You Guidance Support Tutor will explore all of your options with you and help you decide what’s right for you.