COURSE INFORMATION

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in the Travel and Tourism sector and provide you with opportunities to visit a number of visitor attractions, attend a tourism conference and meet people who work in the industry. The course will help to improve your key employability skills. 

  • Interpersonal skills 
  • Communication skills
  • Customer Service skills
  • Problem solving
  • Team work 
  • Analytical skills
  • Research skills
  • One year full-time
  • Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry
  • Marketing Planning in Travel & Tourism
  • Creating a Culture of Customer Care
  • Preparation for Employment in Travel and Tourism
  • Communication: Business Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Working as Senior Cabin Crew
  • Tour Guiding and Resort Representation 
  • Sustainable Development in Travel & Tourism 
  • Visitor Attraction Operations 
  • International Tourist Destinations 

One of the following:

  • At least one relevant Higher at level C or above plus four National 5s at Grade C or above in relevant subjects (e.g. Business, English, Modern Studies, English, History, Admin & IT, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies, Computing, Geography, Maths or Science based subjects)

  • Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise (with Administration , Accounting or Legal Services) to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7

  • Advanced Certificate: Travel, Events and Business to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7

  • Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
  • Year 2 of HND: Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 8 
  • Private and Public Sector Travel and Tourism Operations
  • Airport Operations 
  • Resort Representative 
  • Tour Guiding
  • Cabin Crew 
  • Visitor Attraction staff
  • Business Travel Operations
  • Travel Agent
No expenses for this course
  • Online application
  • Satisfactory Personal Statement
  • You may be required to take part in an informal Information Session