Free Level 1 Travel and Tourism Course in Crawley. Classes run full-time at Crawley College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year and covers the essentials of the travel and tourism industry, from customer service and communication skills to transport networks and career options. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths to get started.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to deliver good customer service in a travel and tourism setting.
You'll develop communication skills used across the industry.
You'll explore careers in travel and tourism and what different roles involve.
You'll study transport options and tourism facilities.
You'll build transferable skills to support your next steps in work or further study.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Crawley College, with teaching, group activities, and coursework throughout the year. Assessment is through units covering each topic area. You'll complete work for each unit as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book holidays
Holiday rep, supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations
Visitor information assistant, working at tourist attractions or centres
Airline check-in agent, assisting passengers at the airport
Tour operator assistant, supporting the planning and sale of tours
Hotel receptionist, welcoming and helping guests
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Travel and Tourism. The natural next step after Level 1, going deeper into the industry and opening more job options.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Useful alongside or after this course if you want to strengthen your core skills for employment or further study.
Level 3 Travel and Tourism qualification. For those aiming at supervisory or specialist roles in the sector.
