Level 2 Diploma Travel and Tourism

In order to access this course you must possess a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above. Ideally this will include English and maths, or a Level 1 Travel and Tourism qualification.

You will be required to purchase your uniform from an external company - order forms can be requested from the travel and tourism team on parents evening or at enrolment.

You will meet with a course tutor to find out more about the course, discuss which course is right for you and see the facilities. Please bring your GCSE grades/predicted grades or any other relevant qualifications.

This qualification aims to prepare you for a career within Travel and Tourism organisations, or progression onto Level 3. The aims of the programme are to:

• Provide an educational foundation for a range of careers in the Travel Industry
• Provide relevant studies for seeking employment
• Provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development
• Develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.

You will be offered multiple opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills. This will involve pinpointing and exploring tourist destinations and areas of interest around the world, including visitor attractions and events. The qualification will provide you with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the different kinds of package holidays available to different types of customer, and you will develop an awareness of the promotional activities practiced in order to sell travel and tourism products and services.

We cover a wide variety of units on the programme to give a thorough insight in to the Travel and Tourism industry, they include:

• Worldwide Destinations
• Interpersonal Skills in Travel and Tourism
• UK Travel and Tourism Destinations
• The Structure of Travel and Tourism
• Principles of Customer
• Service in Hospitality Travel & Tourism
• Cruise
• Travel Planning.

Alongside the main programme of study, this course aims to develop your employability skills. This will be achieved through the introduction of guest speakers, work placements, competitions, visits to employers and trips (regionally and nationally).

• Monday - 9am - 4pm
• Tuesday - 9am - 4pm
• Wednesday - 9am - 4pm

Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.

You will be assessed using the following methods:

• Practical assessment
• Multiple choice tests
• Short answer questions
• Assignments.

In order to gain a deeper understanding of the travel industry, we have strong links with a variety of leading employers within this sector. We are fortunate to be able to access this knowledge and experience and not only welcome them into our environment but for us to visit their places of work.These links include:

• Newcastle International Airport
• DFDS Seaways
• Visit County Durham
• Newcastle Airport
• Sky People
• Jet2
• Radisson
• NGI
• STA Travel
• Hays Travel.

As part of the programme, you will be required to partake in a two week work placement within the travel industry. This will be to gain skills and experience within the environment you will be training to work within.

You could progress to a Level 3 qualification in Travel and Tourism at New College Durham.

You could join the Association of Independent Tour Operators.