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Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are not a UK National you may have an International fee to pay, please see our International Student Payment Information page for more information.
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
This dynamic full-time course will give you an excellent understanding of the travel and tourism industry, and prepare you for further study.
Entry Criteria
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.
Uniform
You will be required to full uniform in all travel and tourism sessions.
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.
What are the next steps?
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.
Study Aims
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.
Modules Studied
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).
Times of Delivery
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.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be assessed using the following methods:
Practical assessment
Multiple choice tests
Short answer questions
Assignments.
Industry Links
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.
Placement
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.
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