HNC Travel and Tourism

Overview

What will I learn?

You'll learn about:

• Practical Travel and Tourism Visits
• Working as Senior Air Cabin Crew
• Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Airline and Airport Operations
• Retail Travel Practice
• Tour Guiding and Resort Representation
• Applying Marketing Principles
• Influences on the Travel and Tourism Industry
• International Tourist Destinations
• Preparation for Employment in Travel and Tourism
• Customer Care
• Communication
• Digital Communication
• Graded Unit Project

What qualifications do I need?

You’ll need one Higher, or a pass at NC or NQ level in a related subject, for example Administration or Business. For a place on the course, you’ll need to attend an interview.

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course you’ll have the skills needed to get an entry level role working in the travel industry for an airline, travel agency, tour operator or in visitor attraction management. There are opportunities in the UK and abroad.

Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:

• HND Travel and Tourism (15 HN credits required for entry)
• A degree in travel and tourism

SCQF 7

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year/2–3 days per week

Time: 9am-4pm