Career Focus File Thinking about... Tourism & Hospitality
What can you do? Come fly with me, let s fly, let s fly away! Tourism, hospitality and catering are three huge, global industries that cover hotels, spas, resorts, airlines, cruise liners, restaurants, bars, clubs and hundreds more possibilities! And it doesn t just mean being part of the Cabin Crew or running a restaurant, there are hundreds of different jobs in lots of different industries; Engineering Healthcare Education and Training Business Administration Marketing and Advertising Food and drink Travel Media Music Commercial Events If you love working with people, have a passion for food, travelling or management, and are up for a challenge, then maybe a career in Tourism, Hospitality or Catering is the one for you!
Travel & Tourism course ladder... 14-19 Travel and Tourism Diploma L1 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism NCFE L2 Airport Passenger Services NCFE L2 Airline Cabin Crew NCFE L2 Resort Representatives Virgin L2 Air fares and Ticketing BTEC National Certificate in Travel and Tourism HND Business and Tourism
What Jobs are available in Tourism? Different specialism's require different skills at various levels. Here are a few ideas as to what may interest you, but for a better selection, log onto www.pathfinderlive.lifeskillslive.com. Need some guidance? For any information or guidance visit Positive About Futures in the Student Centre at Chichester College or in the library at the Brinsbury Campus. One of our experienced career advisors can answer any questions you have on finding the right career for you, requirements you need for your chosen career etc. We also have many other resources along with internet access for you to research further. Call: 01243 786321 Ext: 2340 Email: positiveaboutfutures@chichester.ac.uk
Hospitality course ladder... 14-19 Hospitality Diploma L1 - Professional Cookery Diploma L2 - Professional Cookery Diploma L2 - NVQ Apprenticeship L3 - BTEC National Diploma Hospitality Supervision L3 - Professional Chefs Programme L3 - NVQ Apprenticeship L4 - Foundation Degree in Events & Hospitality Management L5 - Foundation Degree in Events & Hospitality Management
What Jobs are available Hospitality? Different specialism's require different skills at various levels. Here are a few ideas as to what may interest you, but for a better selection, log onto www.pathfinderlive.lifeskillslive.com. Need some guidance? For any information or guidance visit Positive About Futures in the Student Centre at Chichester College or in the library at the Brinsbury Campus. One of our experienced career advisors can answer any questions you have on finding the right career for you, requirements you need for your chosen career etc. We also have many other resources along with internet access for you to research further. Call: 01243 786321 Ext: 2340 Email: positiveaboutfutures@chichester.ac.uk
What Training Can I Do? How do you learn best? Are you a more hands-on, learner, who wants to get stuck in, or are you more academic, and looking at more complex scientific careers? Apprenticeships: If you d rather get learning on the job, then you could consider an apprenticeship where you can earn and learn at the same time! For more information visit: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning/14to19/optionsat16/ DG_4001327 http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/leisure-traveland-tourism/cabin-crew.aspx http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/leisure-traveland-tourism/travel-and-tourism-services.aspx http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/retail-and- Commercial-Enterprise/Hospitality-and-Catering.aspx University and Higher Education: Do you want to study over a few years and gain a degree out of it? University is an opportunity to be independent, study in a slightly more academic setting and gain a higher qualification. From Spa Management with Hospitality, to Culinary Arts, institutions across the UK provide many opportunities for you to further your study. Click here to view the universities that offer courses in this sector.
Useful Links... General Info on Tourism and Hospitality Career Paths: www.pathfinderlive.lifeskillslive.com http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u http://www.careersbox.co.uk online, up to date, careers videos. http://icould.com http://www.people1st.co.uk http://www.uksp.co.uk www.eclips-online.co.uk www.uksp.co.uk/careermap.aspx interactive map. Apprenticeships: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning/14to19/optionsat16/ DG_4001327 http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/leisure-travel-and- Tourism/Cabin-Crew.aspx http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/leisure-travel-and- Tourism/Travel-and-Tourism-Services.aspx http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/retail-and- Commercial-Enterprise/Hospitality-and-Catering.aspx Going to University: www.ucas.com http://www.rdi.co.uk/index.php Getting into Employment: http://chionline.chichester.ac.uk/ www.jobsite.co.uk www.direct.gov.uk/en/employment/jobseekers/index.htm www.topjobs.co.uk www.caterer.com