This course is designed for students who would like to enter the air industry, and is also an excellent route into many other tourism sector roles. It provides theoretical and practical experience, which will be assessed in a working environment. Students will also undertake a compulsory visit to an airport, where they will complete Cabin Crew training within a real environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain professional development and assessment.
6 GCSE’s at grade C or above or equivalent, to include Maths or English. No previous business studies experience is needed.
The recognised progression route is onto HE courses or employment. Graduates have the prospect of entering an extremely diverse choice of career paths after completion of this course, and this is one of the extremely appealing factors to consider when making a choice for FE study.
Working as Cabin Crew
Airline Health, Safety and Security
Aircraft Emergency Situations
Dealing with Passengers on Board an Aircraft
Cabin Service – Selling Techniques
Making Passenger Announcements on Board an Aircraft
Additional content includes:
How to be a Travel Representative
Planning, Organising and Evaluating an Event
Students will prepare a varied amount of course work. Written assessments are completed throughout the course, research is undertaken, and the preparation and presentation of finding will be in written and oral form, as well as offering a number of practical elements that keep the course interesting and engaging. In addition, there are two external assessments in the first and second year of study.
There will be some visits and trips throughout the course, including as part of the event unit, however the cost of these will be kept to a minimum, particularly any mandatory day trips.
