Programme Outline
The programmes meet the needs of those who wish to work for Travel Agents, Travel Shops, Tour Operators, Tourism Authorities, Tourist Information Centres, Car Hire Operators, Hotel Groups and other tourism related commercial operations.
Course Structure
- Characteristics of World Destinations
- Fundamentals of the Hotel & Catering Industry
- Numeracy & Statistics
- Retail Travel Operations
- Structure of Travel & Tourism
Entry Requirements
- The minimum age for registration
for this programme is 16. - Three GCSEs/GCEs at grades A, B or C (or equivalents)
- Two ICM Single Subject passes at grades C or above
- Applicants over the age of 17 who do not hold the required entrance qualification may also register for the programme providing they have had a minimum of one year's work experience and can provide a reference from their employer.
Examinations
- Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.
- Examination Closing Dates
Candidates entering for examinations must ensure that their completed examination entry forms and fees reach the Institute at least eight weeks before the date of the examinations. Examination timetables indicate the closing date for receipt of entries for each sitting. - Examination Results
These are normally distributed twelve weeks after each examination date.
