Overview
Travel & Tourism Intermediate (Level 2)This study programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for working in a junior position within the travel and tourism industry. You will develop your selling and communication skills and learn about tourist information services, worldwide travel destinations and the structure of the travel industry.
The study programme will give you a good insight into the travel and tourism industry and provide you with the opportunity to progress further, either within education or through industry employment.
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Entry requirements
To begin this study programme you will need:
- 3 GCSEs grades 9-3 OR equivalent qualification at Level 1
Other relevant levels of qualification or experience will be considered.
What qualification will I gain?
Bedford College: Travel and Tourism NCFE Level 2 Extended Certificate.
Tresham College: Travel and Tourism NCFE Level 2 Diploma.
How will I be assessed?
The majority of the units studied will be assessed through the completion of coursework, with some units being assessed by online multiple choice tests or paper-based short answer tests. All assessments on the course will be externally set and verified by NCFE.
Course content
What will I study?
The study programme will provide you with an understanding of travel & tourism through the studying of a range of topics.
Subject units:
- Worldwide travel & tourism destinations
- Customer service and selling skills for travel & tourism
- Interpersonal skills for the travel & tourism workplace
- Retail travel services
- Visitor Attractions
- Resort Representatives
- Introduction to the Cruise Industry
- Tour operations
- Promotional materials for travel & tourism
- Travel planning
English and maths:
If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade 9-4, we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.
Work experience
Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills
Additional vocational learning and qualifications:
You will have the opportunity to take part in various trips across the UK to help you complete elements of your coursework. In previous years we have visited major London attractions, such as the London Eye and London Dungeon. We have also visited Drayton Manor and Woburn Safari Park.
Next steps
Course progression:
On successful completion of this study programme you can progress on to the Travel & Tourism Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma.
Course progression:
You can also seek employment in the travel and tourism industry as a trainee or apprentice at a travel agency, tour operator or visitor attraction.
Additional information
There will be an additional £250 fee to cover the cost of trips and uniform. You will be required to wear a uniform for a minimum of one day a week. You will be required to provide your own pens, paper and folders.
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Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- Sheffield
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Barnsley and Doncaster
- West Yorkshire
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
