If you are looking to build a career in the travel and tourism industry, whether straight into work or through higher education, this course is for you.

Course Details

This busy course comprises a series of modules and units. These will help to develop your personal skills, learn about and understand the business principles behind the industry sectors, learn about working in specific parts of the industry and even acquire some specific and practical knowledge and experience.

Modules

The three following modules are mandatory:

The UK travel and tourism industry
Customer service in travel and tourism
Preparing for a career in travel and tourism

You will also complete 9 additional units from the following:

Travel and Tourism Destinations
UK Visitor Attractions
Hospitality in Travel and tourism
Work Experience in Travel and Tourism
UK Tour Operations
Travel Agency Operations
The UK Conferences and event industry
Marketing for travel and tourism
UK Passenger Transport Industry
Resort Representative Roles and Responsibilities
Investigating Airline Cabin Crew
UK airports
Worldwide Passenger Airlines
The Cruise Industry
UK heritage Tourist Attractions
Responsible Tourism
Specialist Tourism
Business Travel
Storytelling for Tourism
Tour Guiding

You will also complete 60 mandatory hours of work experience within the tourism industry.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed internally by producing a portfolio of evidence for each unit studied. Assessment methods are varied and include, written reports, case studies, presentations, fact files, role-plays, or audio-visual evidence.

Entry requirements

You will need:

5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including English and maths

Or:

A relevant Level 2 qualification studied at CWA or another further education provider. This does not include level 2 courses studied at school alongside GCSEs.
GCSEs in English and / or maths at grade 4 (C) or above

Additional information

https://www.cwa.ac.uk/school-leavers

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