Leisure and Tourism Apprenticeships

An Apprenticeship combines real work and learning. As an Apprentice you will usually spend 1 day a week in College and the rest of the week in your workplace.

Apprentices earn a wage and get experience whilst working towards a number of qualifications.

Example Job Roles as a Leisure and Tourism Apprentice

• Leisure Travel Consultant
• Business Travel Consultant
• Travel Adviser
• Customer Service Adviser
• Resort Representative
• Chalet Staff
• Tour Guide

Progression Routes

A Leisure and Tourism Apprenticeship can open doors to a fantastic career! You could continue with your studies, undertaking degree level study at university after an Advanced Apprenticeship. You could also decide to study for a number of professional qualifications in your industry, all of which will increase your career progression.

How an Apprenticeship works

There are a number of elements to each Apprenticeship and this is called the framework. Each Apprenticeship framework has up to three main strands:

• Competence based element
• Technical element
• Skills element

These strands are sometimes accompanied by additional qualifications to give the most relevant skills and knowledge required for the job.

Competence Element

Apprenticeship:

NVQ Level 2 in Leisure and Business

Advanced:

NVQ Level 3 in Leisure and Business

Technical Element

The NVQ covers all the knowledge necessary for Leisure and Tourism, therefore no additional qualifications are required for this Apprenticeship.

Skills Element

Apprenticeship:

• Application of Number Level 1
• Communication Level 1

Advanced:

• Application of Number Level 2
• Communication Level 2

Other Additional Study and Qualifications

Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

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