Travel and Tourism (NC)

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in the Travel / Tourism sector and to provide a means of access to higher levels of education in this area.

Entry requirements

• One Standard Grade pass at grade 1- 3.
• Mature students may be admitted without formal qualifications.
• All applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview.

Duration

1 Year Full time August to June

Course content

• Accommodation Package Holidays
• An Introduction to Air Travel
• An Introduction to Airport Ground Operations
• An Introduction to Cabin Crew
• An Introduction to Resort Representation
• An Introduction to Tour Guiding
• Communication
• Marketing in the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Pacific Institute: Breakthrough
• Selling the Travel and Tourism Product
• Skills for Customer Care
• Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Tourist Destinations
• World Host

Articulation

Successful students may progress to HNC Travel, HNC Business or HNC Administration & Information Technology at Anniesland College.

Careers

Successful completion of this course allows access to a range of careers in travel and tourism e.g. retail, resort representation, airport operations, cabin crew.

Contact

Mary Abbott T: 0141 357 7660
E: bdt@anniesland.ac.uk
Tutor: Shannon Sibley E: shannon.sibley@anniesland.ac.uk