Travel and Tourism
LEVEL 2
This is a full time programme which is studied over one year.
The Travel and Tourism sector is an exciting and varied business environment that includes hospitality, airlines, tour operations, hotels and airports. You will investigate the UK tourism sector, understand its importance and gain an insight into the different employment opportunities available. You will have the chance to develop your personal skills and qualities, which will enable you to succeed in this exciting sector.
Key topics
developing your knowledge of the Travel and Tourism industry
improving your writing, communication, practical and customer service skills with a focus on your employability
broadening your awareness of the components of the industry through practical field study
You will
take part in events and practical work
visit Travel and Tourism attractions and organisations
develop your personal skills while working closely in a team
gain an understanding of the opportunities available in Travel and Tourism
+ Entry requirements
Successful completion of a broad range of GCSEs
These must include:
- English Language or Maths at grade 3
- one other related subject at grade 3
All students on a Level 2 course will also be studying towards GCSE Maths and or English if they have a grade 3 or below at GCSE.
+ Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Coursework
- Exams
- Controlled Assessments
+ Why study at NewVIc
Work with prominent sports organisation and travel organisations. Combine practical and academic understanding to help you succeed in the sports, travel, tourism or hospitality sector.
Leisure, Tourism and Sports is a diverse range of subjects which looks at a broad range of topics including health, enterprise, hospitality and management.
Unique links and partnerships
- University of East London
- London Southbank University
- Virgin Sport
- Newham Active
- Swissport Stansted
Expert practitioners
Various members of the Leisure, Tourism and Sports teams have played to a competitive level in selective sports, there is even an ex-footballer within the sports team. Staff also have extensive experience working in the aviation industry.
The Leisure, Tourism and Sports team are leading the way in pioneering the use of technology in the classroom and have been working with Google to make teaching and assessment more interactive.
Outside of college, many members of the Leisure, Tourism and Sports team are involved in volunteering and love to travel around the world to learn more about different aspects of tourism.
+ How we support you
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
- Learning difficulties
- Physical and sensory disabilities
- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
- Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
- Exam access arrangements
- Money, finance and bursary advice
- Careers advice, job and university applications
+ Next steps
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress to advanced level study such as the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism or take up employment in the industry, where there is a wide range of job opportunities.