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HNC: Travel and Tourism

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in the Travel and Tourism sector and provide you with opportunities to visit a number of visitor attractions, attend a tourism conference and meet people who work in the industry. The course will help to improve your key employability skills.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Duration:

  • One year full-time
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Who is this course for?

This course is for those interested in working in the exciting area of travel and tourism whether this be at home or across the world.

What skills will I learn?

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Customer Service skills
  • Problem solving
  • Team work
  • Analytical skills
  • Research skills

What will I study?

  • Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry
  • Marketing Planning in Travel & Tourism
  • Creating a Culture of Customer Care
  • Preparation for Employment in Travel and Tourism
  • Communication: Business Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Working as Senior Cabin Crew
  • Tour Guiding and Resort Representation
  • Sustainable Development in Travel & Tourism
  • Visitor Attraction Operations
  • International Tourist Destinations
The above list details some of the units you may study, but the curriculum may be subject to change depending on the industry needs.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Year 2 of HND: Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 8

What career opportunities are there?

  • Private and Public Sector Travel and Tourism Operations
  • Airport Operations
  • Resort Representative
  • Tour Guiding
  • Cabin Crew
  • Visitor Attraction staff
  • Business Travel Operations
  • Travel Agent