Travel and Tourism - Level 2 Certificate

This course will prepare you for a job, or further study, in the travel and tourism sector, looking at roles such as cabin crew, airport staff and tourist board officer.

As well as learning about the travel and tourism industry, you will develop the skills you need to start your career. A range of visits are included -. in recent years, learners have travelled abroad to Ireland, Spain, New York, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. You will also develop key skills in communication and information technology.

Many of our students choose international work placements and gain experience as customer service hosts at events across London. CONEL is located in North London, with multiple tourist attractions in close proximity, and international airports such as London Stansted and London City Airport.

Topics covered can include:

• The UK Travel and Tourism Sector
• UK Travel and Tourism Destinations
• International Travel and Tourism Destinations
• Travel and Tourism Business Environments
• The Cruise industry
• Holiday Representatives
• Delivering the Customer Service Experience in Travel and Tourism
• Airports and Airlines
• Visitor Attractions
• Factors Affecting Worldwide Travel and Tourism

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or an equivalent Level 1 qualification at Merit
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through assignments for each unit, which require individual and small group research, and a portfolio of work. There will also be two externally-assessed exams; these will be for:

• The UK Travel and Tourism Sector
• Travel and Tourism Business Environments

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE, regardless of your age or income. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

This course will help you to move on to higher level courses, such as the Travel and Tourism - Level 3 Extended Diploma, or to pursue employment.