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STUD IES IN TRAV EL & TOU RISM MID CHES HIRE COL LEGE – SCH OOL LEAV ERS’ PRO SPEC TUS 2014 ENTR Y Studies in Travel & Tourism Take advantage of worldwide opportunities in travel and tourism. The growth of this industry has led to greater demand for relevantly qualified employees and Mid Cheshire College offers a variety of courses that can lead to career opportunities in retail travel, airlines, tour operations or the hotel industry, to name but a few. The College has a virtual air cabin, giving students the opportunity to put their skills into practice. Additional elements of the course include a Level 2 City and Guilds qualification in air cabin crew. BTEC Diploma in Travel & Tourism (Level 2) Length of Course 1 year Course Includes * Travel and tourism in the UK and worldwide destinations. * Organising events and promotions and dealing with customers. * Practical assessments, day excursions and overseas residential visits. BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism (Level 3) Length of Course 2 years – equivalent to 3 GCE A levels Course Includes * Travel and tour operations industry, resort representatives and the promotional techniques used in the industry. * Customer service and other skills required to seek work in the industry. * Day trips, overseas residential visits and off site assessment at the airport. * Role of air cabin crew on board the aircraft and airline emergency procedures. Career Opportunities Travel Agent, Resort Representative, Airport Operations, Cabin Crew. TRAVEL & TOURISM 4 GCSEs at grade D or above or equivalent, or a Level 1 qualification. 4 GCSEs at grade A* – C or equivalent, or a BTEC Diploma/Level 2 qualification. BTEC Diploma in Travel & Tourism (Level 2). BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism (Level 3). BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism (Level 3). Foundation Degree in Travel & Tourism Management at Mid Cheshire College. Degree at University. Employment. 68 69 Lucy Annett, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism TRAVEL & TOURISM Entry Requirements Courses Available Leading on to... “This has been a really interesting course. I really enjoyed the trip to the Thomas Cook Training Centre – I hope to work in Cabin Crew.”