Objectives

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.

Entry Requirement

This is a stand-alone qualification, but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the following:

LMQ 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).

Equivalences

Please see the qualification Comparison table.

Progression

The successful candidates have a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications including LMQ 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. Click here to see the progression opportunities.

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

Duration/Delivery

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.