BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management

Introduction

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management offers students six specialist pathways designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to degree-level study. These pathways are linked to Professional Body standards (where appropriate) and can provide professional status and progression to direct employment. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma offers the following specialist pathways for students who wish to concentrate on a particular aspect of travel and tourism:

• Aviation
• Destination Management
• Events
• Innovation, Culture and Heritage
• Sustainable Management
• Tour Operations

There is also a non-specialist ‘General International Travel and Tourism Management’ pathway, which allows students to complete a Level 5 Higher National Diploma without committing to a particular professional specialism. This offers additional flexibility to providers and students.  There are two core units at Level 5 which apply to both the general and the specialist pathways. They are as follows.

• Research Project (Pearson-set unit)
• Tourism Consumer Behaviour and Insight

Holders of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

Aims of the Course