Travel & Tourism Diploma – Camborne

Course information

The whole world awaits you when you study this course. So, if you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the travel and tourism industry, whether that’s as a cabin crew member, an overseas resort representative, a travel agent, a ski chalet host, a receptionist in hotels and holiday parks, or you want to work on a cruise ship, or event management, this course is perfect for you.
We work closely with travel and tourism organisations to ensure you have the relevant skills needed by employers. As part of our Travel and Tourism Training Suite we have a cabin crew training replica, overseas resort representative training venue, tourist information point and reception for you to practice the skills you need. Our students also experience working on a BAC 1-11 aircraft at the Cornwall Heritage Aviation Centre.

As well as delivering a wide range of skills and knowledge, our industry focus and employability ethos means that we have some of the best connections and partnerships to really help boost your career. For those looking to enhance their CVs, we have partnered up with specialist organisations such as Falmouth Events, The National Trust, St Ives Bay Holiday Park and Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre. Swissport (airport ground handling services) also endorses our cabin crew qualification.

Students take part in high profile events, like the Tall Ships Regatta, Falmouth Oyster Festival and the Padstow Christmas Festival. Students also have the opportunity to travel on a UK or overseas residential study visit; recent destinations include Barcelona, Paris, Disneyland and London. Other visits include Newquay Airport, the Eden Project, Heartlands, Flambards, St Ives, Pendennis Castle, St Michaels Mount, Lanhydrock, Bude and Land’s End. Plus, there is the chance to make the most of opportunities as they arise, such as going on board a cruise ship visiting Falmouth and to also take part in local, tourism related, community activities.

What our students say…

"The course is really well organised and we have a balance of theory and also fun practical assessments and trips to develop our industry skills." - Chloe, Level 3 Diploma student

"The staff team really develop our independence and leadership skills on the Extended Diploma. We are also working alongside industry professionals to develop links that will help with our careers" - Alisha, Level 3 Extended Diploma student

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What You Will Learn

While completing the first year of this course (the Diploma), you’ll cover units such as: Worldwide travel and tourism destinations, the cruise industry, retail travel agency and holiday park hosts. You will also achieve professional industry qualifications such as England’s Coast Ambassador and Sustainable Tourism, plus a separate qualification in Overseas Resort Representatives to gain overseas employment.

During the second year of this course (the Extended Diploma) you will study a range of units giving you key industry skills in: tour guiding, ski chalet hosting, travel agency skills in designing independent tours and event management. You will also study our popular Cabin Crew qualification, which is taught by a staff member who also flies as cabin crew for British Airways, and this will also provide you with a detailed foundation for a career in the airline industry.

(Please note that if you are a mature learner, already in full-time employment, but planning a career change, then you too can join our Cabin Crew course, as a part-time student.)

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English at GCSE Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2.

Four GCSEs at grade 4, ideally including English and mathematics

Work Experience

As part of your course you will be required to carry out Work Experience and/or an Industry Placement

Assessment

Continual assessment throughout your course including; role plays, practical work, written assessments, group work and direct observation.

Progression

After successful completion of the one-year Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism, you will then progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, for your second year of study.

From here, you can then progress onto university study such as our FdA Event Management or FdSc Ecotourism at Cornwall College. We have also formed a partnership with Falmouth University where you can study degrees in Sustainable Tourism Management, or Sustainable Event and Festival Management.

You could also progress into an apprenticeship, such as our own Event Assistant Apprenticeship. Of course, you may be eager to start work straightaway and we have a proven track record of our students gaining employment in a whole host of jobs in the travel and tourism sector, both in the UK and abroad.

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

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