Course Title: Traval & Tourism (NPA)

Course Level: N5

Tourism is a major employer and revenue earner and is of increasing importance to the Scottish economy. The provision of qualifications in travel and tourism directly responds to the needs of the industry for a well-trained workforce who can identify and meet the needs of visitors.

Possible areas of employment include:

• Airports
• Airlines
• Shipping, ferry and cruise companies
• Car rental firms, coach companies
• Tourist boards, tourist information centres
• Visitor attractions
• Accommodation providers
• Travel agencies and
• Tour operating firms (domestic, inbound and outbound)