This course is full-time and lasts for one year during which
you will build up a portfolio of coursework along with some external
assessments. You will learn about the UK Travel and Tourism sector and Business
Environments in order to prepare you for progression to higher level courses or
work in the sector.
The course includes a wide range of activities
including:
- Role plays
- Presentations
- Practical sessions
Examples of the topics you will study include:
- The UK travel and tourism sector
- Understanding customer service in travel and
tourism
- Understanding the nature and effects of world
travel
- Exploring marketing in travel and tourism
- Preparing for employment in travel and
tourism
- Exploring airports and airlines
- Exploring UK travel agency operations
- Overseas holiday operations
- Introduction to cruise operations
We have fantastic, state of the art resources! You will be
taught in well-equipped classrooms, with interactive whiteboards and the latest
technology, including class ipads and our virtual learning
environment.
We also have a very well equipped library and learning
resource centre with plenty of computers for independent study and amazing
library facilities.
Good English and Maths skills are essential for success in
studying and for future employment prospects and so Croydon College ensures that
these skills are developed in all learning opportunities.
It’s also important to have good English and Maths
qualifications and so all students will study English and maths and work towards
an appropriate level and type of qualification including GCSE. This will be part
of all 16-18 year old students’ Study Programme alongside their main vocational
or academic qualification and will be discussed with students at
interview.