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Advanced Certificate: Tourism, Events and Business

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in a range of sectors within the business, travel and events industry. It will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your employability skills and to participate in College and external events, and visit various local attractions and businesses to give you relevant industry experience. You may also be given the opportunity to gain skills in our College Bistro.

Course information

Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Duration:

  • One year full-time
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Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those who wish to embark on a journey into this exciting sector and a keen to explore the many opportunities for a wide and varied career.

What skills will I learn?

  • Digital & IT skills
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Customer care
  • Teamwork
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Employability skills
  • Knowledge of tourist destinations and the different roles you could work in

What will I study?

  • Throughout your studies, you will explore a wide variety of dynamic topics designed to spark your curiosity and build real-world skills.
  • Step into the shoes of an air cabin crew member, deliver outstanding customer care, and discover how airports operate behind the scenes.
  • You will also explore some of the most fascinating UK and European travel destinations while gaining insight into the travel products and services that keep the industry moving.
  • You will learn how to plan and manage unforgettable events, understand the importance of sustainability in tourism, and master the essentials of budgeting.
  • This course is your passport to a world full of adventure, opportunity, and discovery!

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 7
  • HNC Events SCQF Level 7
  • HNC Hospitality Operations SCQF Level 7

What career opportunities are there?

  • Events Assistant
  • Event Planner
  • Event Co-ordinator
  • Airport Ground staff
  • Travel Consultant
  • Airline Cabin Crew
  • Hotel Receptionist
  • Holiday Rep
  • Travel Agent
  • Entertainment Co-ordinator
  • Cruise Hospitality Staff