Our travel and tourism with events students get ample opportunity to work on events. They recently hosted an event with Kapow
Entertainment as part of their course in the Performing Arts Centre.
Just to whet your appetite here's the run down on the course.
Extended Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Events
This hands on course offers you an in depth study of investigating the UK as a tourist destination, customer service, marketing, hospitality operations, looking after guests, long-haul travel, the cruise industry, tour operations, working as a holiday representative, events, conferences and exhibitions, entertainment for holidaymakers and practical involvement in running an event. Whether you want to plan festivals, organise local events, develop tourist facilities locally or further afield, or work overseas in holiday resorts, you will be prepared for all these jobs at the end of your training with us.
• Length
of courses: 2 years, equivalent to 3 A Levels.
• Course
Structure: Practical delivery and continuous assessment throughout the
course including working on live projects with local business. 100% coursework;
no exams! Students study eighteen modules. National standards are laid down, in
which you have to show you are competent.
• Entry
requirements: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma
(minimum Merit grade)
• Options
after this programme: success on the Extended Diploma provides you with the
qualification to go directly to university to study for a degree or puts you in
a good position to gain an apprenticeship or employment in Events and
Attractions Management, Hospitality & Hotel Management, Entertainment
Management, Cultural Events Management and many Tourism related options
including cabin crew, holiday resort representative, cruise operations.
