Travel and Tourism

Unit purpose

This Graded Unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the following principal aims of the HND Travel and Tourism:

Develop research and study skills.

Develop ability to manage and absorb large amounts of information.

Develop the ability to take responsibility for one’s own learning.

Develop key skills and knowledge of marketing, economics and customer service applied to the travel and tourism sector.

Develop generic skills in ICT, communication and personal effectiveness.

Develop sound product knowledge of international destinations, and depending on options selected, relevant practical technical skills in for example, tour guiding, itinerary preparation, fare calculations and document completion.