NC TRAVEL AND TOURISM LEVEL 5
This course is for anyone who wants to make a career in travel and tourism. You will learn how to organise travel and accommodation in the UK and in Europe, and gain customer care skills.
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What the course includes
The course covers:
- General skills for work
- Selling skills
- Skills for customer care
- Introduction to tourist destinations and travel and tourism
- Marketing
- Introduction to working as air cabin crew
Why choose this course
You will have the chance of international study exchanges and visits and volunteering opportunities. You will also study Spanish.
I was surprised to learn how many other aspects of the travel and tourism sector
were involved in the course, including History and Marketing. The units that really
captured my imagination were Play in Early Education and Childcare, Creative Thinking and Goal Setting, and Activity Tourism. I highly recommend this course to any new student starting at West Lothian CollegeRobbie Clarkson
Entry requirements
- Two awards at National 5 or equivalent including English or communication
- Knowledge of geography and elementary IT skills helpful but not essential
We also welcome mature students without formal qualifications or experience who wish to change career.
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Where it leads
Education: progression on to NC travel and tourism level 6.
Employment: within the travel and tourism industry in the UK and abroad.
Interview arrangements
If you are invited for an interview for this course, plan to be in college for around three hours. The interview involves:
- Information about what the course involves
- Written task
- Group task
- Individual interview
Please bring evidence of your qualifications and any employment references.
Please complete the task below and bring it to your interview:
Please price up the following for 2 adults
Glasgow to New York on 20th July for 5 nights
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Times Square
Day trip – Statue of Liberty
Fees, Finance & Funding
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, register your interest or feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry.