UPGRADE TO CABIN CREW AND TOURISM OPERATIONS

Intro to the course:

Upgrade to Cabin Crew and Tourism Operation is an interactive and practical course designed to enhance your knowledge of tourist destinations and the many and varied roles within the sector. 

You will develop excellent customer service skills, discover dynamic employability subjects and enhance your career prospects. This course ensures you are well prepared for further studies in this area which could lead to an exciting career in this growing industry. 

This course is supported by guest lectures from those who work in the travel business and learn about the job opportunities available in this exciting industry.  External visits will also be part of your course. 

You will achieve a Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 6 qualification

You will learn skills that are needed to get an entry level role in the travel industry, working in airport ground operations, airlines, travel agents or with tour operators.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:

• school leavers
• adult returners to education
• individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
• people who wish to take their first steps into the industry

What will I study?

• working as cabin crew
• first aid
• spanish
• airport and ground operations
• social media literacy
• travel and tourism - enhancing skills for employment 
• travel and tourism in the UK 
• skills for customer care 
• marketing in travel and tourism - an Introduction
• leisure and business tourist destinations 
• selling the travel and tourism product 
• sustainable practices in travel and tourism

Next step course options

Articulation to HNC or employment.

How will I be assessed?

Practical and written assessments.

Why should I choose this course?

For those interested in the travel and tourism sector, this excellent introduction to the industry. It is ideally suited for those who wish to work in an exciting sector and if you want, see the world. This is a practical course designed to enhance your knowledge of tourist destinations and the different roles you could work in. This course also ensures you are well prepared for an exciting career supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including an aircraft classroom for you to gain hands-on experience in the industry. 

Where can this course lead?

• cabin crew
• airport check-in
• airport and ground operations
• travel agent
• tour guide
• holiday rep
• online travel blogger
• social media marketing assistant

What are the entry requirements?

• three National 5 qualification(s) including Communication and Numeracy
• NC in Travel and Tourism at SCQF level 5
• equivalent recognised qualification
• adult returners with relevant work experience 
• if English is not your first language, an interview to support your application may be beneficial

What are the interview arrangements?

Offers made will be based on your application.  Those who do not meet the minimum entry requirements will be invited for an individual interview. 

Fees, finance and funding:

Fees and finances for full time:

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds.

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