The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the managerial, decision-making and leadership aspects of the tourism industry. In addition, it is also designed to develop independent research and study skills required when working at Junior managerial level in the industry. It is therefore an excellent preparation for either entry to the workplace or as a springboard into final year bachelor’s degree level study.
Description
Entery Required
This is a stand-alone qualification, but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the following:
Level 4 Advanced National Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management, or above, as notified on the NQF or QCF of the United Kingdom or overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 4 qualification in the UK (or higher).
Progression
The successful candidates have a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications including Level 6 Graduate Diploma . As this qualification is equivalent to Level 5 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain a direct entry into the Year 3 of the Bachelor’s degree programmes.
Duration
This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 12 months for full-time study. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Times (TQM) or National Learning Hours (NLH) are covered as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered face-to-face, distance learning, through lectures, tutorials, seminars.
Units/Credits
| L/ANDHT/5009 Marketing in Travel and Tourism | 15 |
| L/ANDHT/5010 Tourist Destinations | 15 |
| L/ANDHT/5011 Finance and Funding in the Travel and Tourism Sector | 15 |
| L/ANDHT/5012 Legislation and Ethics in the Travel and Tourism Sector | 15 |
| L/ANDHT/5013 Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management | 15 |
| L/ANDHT/5014 Human Resource Management for Service Industries | 15 |
| L/ANDHT/5015 Passenger Transport Operations | 15 |
| L/ANDHT/5016 The Travel and Tourism Sector | 15 |
- Teacher: LC BMT