NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism

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Jump start your career in Travel and Tourism with a Level 2 course which has been tailor-made to provide the perfect foundation for anyone interested in taking on one of the many varied roles this exciting industry has to offer. Whether you have your heart set on becoming a holiday rep, travel agent, airport ground staff member - we have you covered.

You will be introduced to the UK’s travel and tourism sector and shown exactly how important it is, while digging deep into the businesses that make up the industry’s backbone. We will also show you destinations around the world as we examine resorts in Europe, South America and Australia!

And there will be a chance to design your very own UK visitor attraction centre, including its ideal location, activities and target audience.

The team at Leeds City College’s Printworks campus also have a wealth of information to share with you and our industry specialists have amassed 50 years’ experience covering a variety of roles.

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Benefits / Skills

  • Design a purpose built visitor attraction.
  • Develop industry standard customer service skills
  • Understand the selection of holidays available for a variety of customers
  • Become a destination expert.

Entry Requirements

Requires a minimum of 4 GCSE’s with one GCSE at grade 4 or above in English and or Maths

Career Progression

Progression may include the NCFE Level 3 Introductory Diploma or relevant employment.

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Course Details

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Type

Full time

Start Date

09/09/2024

Course Code

76640-01

Course Fee (16-18)

No fee

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Course Facts

History

Gain industry insight from our expert guest speakers, industry related visits, and valuable work experience opportunities.

Labour Market

By 2024, the leisure and travel sector in Leeds is predicted to grow by 3.1%. (EMSI, 2019)

Student Testimonial

"I went to Greece on an international work placement and thoroughly enjoyed it. I learnt what it is like to live and work abroad, and this helped influence my decision about what job I would like in the future.” Sophie Appleyard | Travel & Tourism |I went to Greece on an international work placement and thoroughly enjoyed it. I learnt what it is like to live and work abroad, and this helped influence my decision about what job I would like in the future.” Sophie Appleyard | Travel & Tourism
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