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 Higher 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

This qualification is equivalent to the following:

Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

  • Foundation Degrees, Diplomas of Higher Education (DipHE), Higher National Diplomas (HND)

Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland

  • Technical/Vocational Qualifications Level 5, Higher National Diplomas (HND)

Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales

  • Foundation Degrees, Vocational Qualifications, Higher National Diplomas (HND), Apprenticeships

National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland

  • Advanced Certificate, Higher Certificate

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

Higher National Diplomas (HND), Diplomas of Higher Education (DipHE), Technical Apprenticeship, PDA, SVQ, Award

Progression

Coming Soon.

Units/Credits

L/DHT/5001 Marketing in Travel and Tourism 15
L/DHT/5002 Tourist Destinations 15
L/DHT/5003 Finance and Funding in the Travel and Tourism Sector 15
L/DHT/5004 Legislation and Ethics in the Travel and Tourism Sector 15
L/DHT/5005 Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management 15
L/DHT/5006 Human Resource Management for Service Industries 15
L/DHT/5007 Passenger Transport Operations 15
L/DHT/5008 The Travel and Tourism Sector 15

Duration/Delivery

This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 9 months. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Hours are covered as per the qualification requirements.