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Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism

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Course overview

Picture yourself soaring through the skies as part of an air cabin crew, jetting off to exciting destinations as a holiday rep, or gaining unforgettable travel experiences as an expert in a travel agency.

A Travel and Tourism course is your passport to success, with this Level 2 course designed to help you explore the opportunities available within this global industry.

If you’re thinking about studying Travel and Tourism, you’re likely curious about the world around you and interested in working with people from different cultures.

You’ll develop a strong understanding of how the Travel sector operates, with a unique part of the course being the opportunity to train in our on site plane simulation suite.

Alongside this, you’ll benefit from employer engagement opportunities and trips, including potential international experiences, helping you understand the global nature of the industry.

Whatever you want to do in the future, the transferrable skills you’ll learn at EKC Canterbury College are invaluable.

Course information

On our Level 2 course, you’ll gain a broad insight into the exciting and fast paced Travel and Tourism industry, developing the knowledge, transferrable skills and confidence needed for a range of future career pathways.

You’ll explore key areas of the sector, including how destinations attract visitors, how tourism businesses operate, and how excellent customer service underpins success across the industry.

Topics focused on include:
• Destination Marketing
• European and International Holiday Destinations
• Customer Service within Travel and Tourism
• An Introduction to the Role of Cabin Crew

Alongside this, all students benefit from employer engagement days with professionals from across the tourism and travel sector. These experiences help you explore career pathways, understand employer expectations and gain insight into a variety of workplace environments.

By combining theory, practical training and industry engagement, you’ll leave the course well prepared for your next steps in Travel and Tourism, or a range of other related areas.