Travel and Tourism - Traineeship Level 2

Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Full-time
Start date: 4th September 2023
End date: 7th June 2024
Information event: Y

Course fee: FREE (See eligibility criteria)

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The Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme for those who aspire to work within a specific sector.  Full details of the programme is available below:

Traineeship  
 

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Course Content

Modules Include:

• The travel and Tourism Industry
• Marketing and digital media for Tourism
• Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
• Exploring Global Holiday destinations

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Course Aims

The Level 2 qualification is a practical, work-related course. You will learn by completing projects, role plays, industrial visits and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

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Special Features

In addition to classroom teaching and in support of your studies, there will be visits to local facilities, visitor attractions and tourism events, masterclasses and practical demonstrations from guest speakers and industry experts.  You will also have the opportunity to partake in an induction programme which is designed to introduce you to your new classmates and teaching staff on top of a trip which will help develop your knowledge of the local tourism industry. 

Work placement

You will be required to complete a work placement within the travel and tourism industry.

 

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Assessment Methods

A range of assessment methods will be used both practical and written.

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Course Update

Please note that due to ongoing major campus construction projects courses at Ballymena, Coleraine and Ballymoney may be relocated to alternative suitable locations as required.

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You must have: A minimum of 4 GCSE's grade D-G or equivalent, which should include at least an E in Maths and D In English.  If you do not meet the entry requirement you may be able to join the Traineeship programme on an introductory phase.  Full details will be provided at the information session.

In the event of oversubscription, the College reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria. See our Traineeship page for more information on enhanced entry criteria and the introductory phase.

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You may proceed to a level 3 qualification in a variety of subject areas, for example Travel and Tourism or Tourism with Aviation Operations, Business and IT.  Alternatively you could progress directly into employment in a wide range of sectors such as Travel Agency, Airlines, Airport, Accommodation or other tourism and aviation related industries.

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