Students on this course will learn a wide range of skills that will support them to work in the travel and tourism industry, including understanding promotions and sales campaigns, learning about the tourism sector (both domestic and international) and developing and delivering excellent customer service.
Students will look at units covering the travel and tourism industry, destinations and business environments within which they operate. Students will also gain transferable knowledge and skills to prepare them for progression to university or work through work experience and working on live briefs within the tourism industry. The course also helps students to work independently, research actively, develop their ability to present and be active members of a team.
What makes Travel & Tourism at HRC special?
- We are proud to have very high pass rates and learners progress to employment within the industry
- You will be taught in our exceptional simulated airline suite. The suite features our JetBlueAir 18-seat aeroplane cabin, with HRC being one of only two colleges in the whole country to have this facility on-site. The cabin is complete with overhead lockers, PA system, check-in desk and security area providing an incredibly realistic training environment
- The team at HRC have all worked (or continue to work!) in the industry themselves in roles from air cabin crew to holiday representatives and know what employers are looking for in employees
- Alongside your qualification, you will also take part in trips and visits to some of the top attractions both in the UK and overseas
What do our students say?
“The best thing about the course is that we covered everything within the industry so you get a good idea of what you want to do after.”
“Our tutors know a lot about the Travel industry, and one of them is a Cabin Crew Manager. So we get to learn lots of insider information that can help us when applying for jobs.”