Travel and Tourism Diploma Level 1 Adult Pathway

This course has been designed to introduce you to the exciting and varied world of Travel & Tourism with areas of study including UK Travel & Tourism, Customer Service in Travel & Tourism and Providing Information for a Tourist Destination. As part of the programme you will investigate different aspects of the Travel & Tourism industry including travel operations, cruise industries, tour operations, events and conferences and staycationing, as well as employability skills.

This course provides a solid foundation of study for Travel & Tourism and provides progression to study at higher levels including Level 2 and Level 3 programmes of study. The course will also provide you with an exciting insight into the world of Travel and Tourism. Units include:
• The UK Travel Industry
• Package Travel & Tourism Products
• Travel & Tourism Itineraries
• Promotional Materials for Travel & Tourism
• Planning For & Taking Part in a Visit

We ask that you have four GCSEs grade 1-3 including maths and English and we will also invite you to attend an interview.

There will be continuous assessment throughout the course based on a range of assignments and activities. These will include a mixture of:
• Practical activities
• Presentations
• Observations
• Written reports
• Professional discussions
• Group assessments
• Role play
• Exam (one online, one written)

Our Travel tutors have vast industry experience and teach to their specialisms

In the first instance please send a message to catering.travel@boltoncc.ac.uk

Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.

Other fees: £1108.00
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.

After you have completed the course you could progress on to Higher Education and study Travel & Tourism related subjects including Tourism Management and Business & Tourism Management. Alternatively, if you choose to look for paid work you could opt for a Travel & Tourism Apprenticeship and work as an apprentice Travel Operative.
Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
Following further study you could work as:
• A Business Travel Consultant, where you can earn between £27,000 and £30,000 per year
• A Retail Travel Advisor, earning between £18,000 and £28,000 per year
• A Reservation & Operations Executive, with a yearly salary of £25,000 to £30,000, depending on experience

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
• Edexcel: www.edexcel.com
• AQA: www.aqa.org.uk

Helpline

The best way to contact us is via our Live Chat service available from any page of our website. We endeavour to staff this service from 9am – 7pm, Monday to Thursdays and until 4pm on Fridays (during term time).
Bolton College works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the, academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Bolton College are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.