Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
This two-year course will give you an in-depth understanding of aviation within the travel industry. It will prepare you for working in a wide variety of different roles within an airport or airline. It will also give you the knowledge to gain employment within the growing aviation freight sector. In addition it will develop the skills needed to work in the wider travel industry and to help you achieve UCAS credits to progress into higher education.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This two-year course will give you an in-depth understanding of aviation within the travel industry. It will prepare you for working in a wide variety of different roles within an airport or airline. It will also give you the knowledge to gain employment within the growing aviation freight sector. In addition it will develop the skills needed to work in the wider travel industry and to help you achieve UCAS credits to progress into higher education.
You will hear from guest speakers representing some of the largest air travel organisations. The course also includes visits to the airport and a variety of other visits.
Entry Requirements
You will need five GCSEs at grade C (4) or above, of which two must be English and Maths. Alternatively you could have a Level 2 Merit grade in a Travel and Tourism/Cabin Crew qualification and a grade 4 GCSE in Maths and English. A keen interest in the subject will also help with understanding.
What will you learn?
You will learn about a wide range of subjects.
You will cover a variety of units over two years, for example:
- The UK Aviation Industry
- Health and Safety
- Security
- Inter-relationships
- Development of the UK Aviation Industry since 1945
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Managing Conflict
- Marketing
- Passenger Terminal Management
- Handling Air Passengers
- Onboard Passenger Operations
- Communications
- Marshalling
- Airport Baggage Processing
- E-Business
- Human Resources
- Preparation for Employment
- Airport and Airline Commercial Operations
- Airline Economics
- Environmental Impacts
- Current Issues in Aviation
- Ramp Handling
- Aircraft Dispatch
- Take Off and Landing
- Flight Operations
- Airfield Operations
- Bird and Wildlife Control
- Meteorology
- Loading of Aircraft
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
All students are required to wear a business suit provided by our supplier. This must be ordered during enrolment, ready for the start of the course. The cost is approximately £135. You may be able to secure financial support towards the cost of the uniform.
There will also be a nominal charge for trips and visits.
How will you be assessed?
A wide range of methods will be used – including controlled assessments, assignments/coursework, exams, professional presentations and practical scenarios in role plays.
Where next?
Further Study
You can progress to a Level 4 qualification within the sector or to higher education within many universities.
Careers
There are opportunities to secure a wide variety of job roles within an airport operator, airline or the wider aviation industry. Skills gained are also relevant for many other roles within the travel industry.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Course Information for Employers
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Travel Agents
£28697
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