Business, Travel and Tourism SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom) NQ

Calendar iconStudy mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.

Mortar board iconCourse type: NQ

Pen iconStart in: September

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.

Clock iconDuration: Full time: 1 Academic Year

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

Turn your passion for travel and tourism into a future career with our NQ Business, Travel and Tourism Level 6 course. Develop essential skills in customer service, communication, marketing, event planning, digital skills, and gain an understanding of the travel and tourism industries in Scotland and the wider UK.

Designed to be accessible and inclusive, this course is ideal for school leavers, adult returners, and anyone looking to upskill or change career. You will build the confidence, knowledge and transferable skills valued by employers across the tourism, hospitality and business sectors.

This course also provides an excellent pathway into further study, including progression to our HNC Business, BA Business or Hospitality-related programmes at UHI North, West and Hebrides.
 

•    Three National 5 qualifications or equivalent, or  
•    NQ Business at SCQF level 5

Applicants without the standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may be invited to attend an interview.

 

  • Understanding Business
  • Management of People and Finance
  • Web Apps: Word Processing
  • Web Apps Spreadsheets
  • Web Apps: Presentations
  • Marketing: Basic Principles and Applications
  • Understanding Business
  • Event Organisation
  • Management of Marketing & Operations
  • Skills for Customer Care
  • Travel and Tourism in the UK
  • The Scottish Tourism Product: An Introduction
  • Sustainable Travel and Tourism
  • Business Tourist Destinations
     

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Online

Timetabled classes will take place in an online virtual classroom where you connect and interact with your lecturer and classmates with video, voice and text chat. Alongside your timetabled sessions, you'll also be expected to set aside time for self-directed study - this might include working through online resources, completing coursework, or preparing for assessments.


 

How long will my course last?

34 Weeks

Start date

September

Fees

Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.

Funding

A bursary may be available if you study this course full-time. Please contact contact our Admissions team.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of the NQ Business, Travel and Tourism course, you may progress to further study at SCQF Level 7, including HNC Business.
The course also supports progression into employment across a range of sectors, including tourism, hospitality, customer service, administration, retail, events and business support roles.
 

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