Level 2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism

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Level 2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism

Information about this qualification could differ depending on where you are in the UK. Chose your nation to view the relevant detail:

Overview

The Level 2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism covers all aspects of the travel industry, including UK, European and Worldwide destinations, holiday planning, the nature and effects of world travel and much more. This qualification gives a basis to further your knowledge of the industry, or to start a career in the industry and allows you to choose from a wide range of optional units.

What this course covers

Mandatory units:
• The UK travel and tourism sector
• Understanding the nature and effects of world travel 

Optional units:
• Planning a trip to a visitor attraction 
• Developing customer service skills in travel and tourism
• UK visitor attractions 
• Understanding customer service in travel and tourism
• Travel and tourism group project
• Development of the UK travel and tourism sector
• Hospitality operations in travel and tourism 
• UK tourism destinations
• Work experience in travel and tourism  
• Residential study visit in travel and tourism
• Principles of customer service in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
• European holiday destinations
• Worldwide holiday destinations
• Holiday Planning
• Exploring marketing in travel and tourism
• Preparing for employment in travel and tourism
• Developing employability skills for travel and tourism
• Organising a travel and tourism study visit
• Exploring airports and airlines
• Interpersonal skills for holiday representatives

• Exploring UK travel agency operations
• Overseas holiday operations
• Introduction to cruise operations
 

Roles

None

Qualification Progression

Prerequisite qualifications

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Funding

This qualification is eligible for public funding but there may be specific criteria as to who is eligible and this may differ by nation. The best approach would be to contact your local provider for advice on the funding available. Search UKSP Training Providers to find your local college or work-based provider.

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