Course area introduction
The travel, tourism and aviation industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK economy and employs more people worldwide than any other industry. We’re all about preparing you for industry, and we even have a mock airline cabin which gives our students the chance to learn practical inflight skills with their feet firmly on the ground!
We’ve earned a reputation for offering high quality aviation and travel and tourism courses, which will help you to get a place at university or start a career in the industry. You’ll be based at our City Hub.
Our excellent links with employers mean that businesses regularly contact us to encourage our students to apply for vacancies. Recent guest speakers have included cabin crew from airlines including TUI, Virgin and EasyJet, plus staff from Swissport and the RAF. We also work closely with East Midlands Airport.
Our courses involve a range of study visits, field trips and fundraising activities alongside classroom learning. You will also get chance to go on a residential study trip in the UK, Europe, or maybe even further afield!
Facilities
Airline Cabin
We’re all about preparing you for industry, and we have a mock airline cabin which gives our students the chance to learn practical inflight skills with their feet firmly on the ground!
9 available courses
Exploring the Aviation Industry - Part-time
Course Area:
- Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Student Type:
- Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time Further Education course
HNC International Travel and Tourism Management (Level 4) - Full-time
Course Area:
- Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Student Type:
- University Level
Course Type:
Full-time University Level course
HND International Travel and Tourism Management (Level 5) - Full-time
Course Area:
- Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Student Type:
- University Level
Course Type:
Full-time University Level course
Hospitality and Tourism (Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma) - Full-time
Course Area:
- Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Student Types:
- 16 - 18 courses
- Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
The Aviation Environment (Level 2 NCFE Diploma) - Full-time
Course Area:
- Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Student Types:
- 16 - 18 courses
- Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Travel and Tourism (Level 2 NCFE Extended Certificate) - Full-time
Course Area:
- Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Student Types:
- 16 - 18 courses
- Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Careers related to this course area
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Air Travel Assistants
Potential Earnings
£49,582.41
Average Earnings
£29,041.59
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Employment opportunities
The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.
Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).
Pathways
Accommodation, Travel and Food Services
People in these occupations provide lodging, travel, and tourism support services and prepare and serve food and beverages.
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
