Course description
Course Code: HC4TLF
UCAS code: N810
Course content
For the Level 4 Higher National Certificate the units are as follows:
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The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry
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Managing the Customer Experience
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Leadership and Management for Service Industries (Pearson-Set)
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Visitor Attractions Management
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Global Tourism Destinations
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Professional Identity and Practice
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The Travel and Tourism Business Toolkit
- Marketing Essentials for Travel and Tourism
Who is this course for
This course is designed for individuals who are interested (and passionate!) in developing a successful career in the travel and tourism industry.Typical job roles related to the course are within airlines, hotels, travel agencies and tour operators as well as the growing cruise, events and hospitality sectors. Individuals applying for the course should ideally be interested in progressing into a supervisory or management role in the future.Individuals should enjoy independent research as well as small class seminars
Entry requirements
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent) and a UCAS Tariff score of 48-64 from a full Level 3 qualification such as City & Guilds, BTEC, A Level or an Access course.
Where next - Further Studies
The course offers you the opportunity to progress on our expected Level 5 Higher National Diploma in International Tourism Development. Additionally, after successful completion of the course, learners can progress into the second or third year of a university programme. We have affiliated links with University College Birmingham, University of Brighton and Bucks New University and many learners have also progressed on to London based universities. Typical programmes include BSc/BA International Tourism Management and BA Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Where next - Job Opportunities
The course allows the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to gain employment in areas such as hotels, travel agencies, tour operations, cruise lines, airports, resort representatives and tourist attractions. Within these areas there will be opportunities to progress for example from hotel receptionist to front office manager.
Expenses
- Home Fees (Total fees for loan): £5,891 - A Trip of £500 (optional & depending on Covid_19 restrictions)
- International Fees: £7,682
The fees quoted are for students for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
Continuing Studies
The course offers you the opportunity to progress on our expected Level 5 Higher National Diploma in International Tourism Development. Additionally, after successful completion of the course, learners can progress into the second or third year of a university programme. Typical programmes include BSc/BA International Tourism Management and BA Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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