Diploma in
Travel Agency Management
Course Code: NCTH16
Awarding Body: Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH)
Duration: 18 Months
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Travel and tourism is the fastest growing industry in the
world. It has been estimated by the World Tourism Organisation
that around one job in ten depends upon tourism, which includes
holidaymakers and business visitors. It is only through organised
and structured training that the industry can meet these expectations.
CTH is an awarding body approved by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA
who are the official regulators of qualifications, exams and
tests in England, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively.
CTH Management Programmes have been awarded Institute of Hospitality
Endorsement, (formerly the HCIMA). All learners on CTH Diploma
programmes are eligible for Affiliate Membership of the Institute
of Hospitality, and learners who successfully complete the
CTH Advanced Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for Associate
membership.
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Course Aims |
The Diploma in Travel Agency Management
aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the
operational aspects of the international tourism industry,
together with a knowledge of the basic principles which underpin
the industry.
The course is designed to prepare students for careers in all
aspects of the vast and varied industry, from commercial tour
operation to governmental oversight of national tourism activity.
The Syllabi are carefully developed and updated on a regular
basis to ensure their relevance to the actual career environment. |
Course
Market |
Students wishing to prepare for careers in the specialised
field of
Travel Agency Management
may choose to undertake this specially developed
programme. Both business and leisure travel will continue to
grow, ensuring excellent opportunities for those with the right
skills.
CTH Management programmes are designed to offer broad equivalency
to the first and second years of a
British University Degree. As such the scope of training
is essentially supervisory and strategic rather than routine
skills based. Graduates of CTH management programmes typically
aspire to trainee management roles or direct entry to the final
stages of a University Bachelor’s Degree.
The CTH Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes are recognised
by major organisations in the hospitality and tourism industries
as suitable for employment at supervisory and management level.
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Course Structure |
All Ten modules
are compulsory
| DTM101 |
Travel Geography |
| DTM111 |
The Tourism
Industry |
| DTM121 |
Business
Computing |
| DTM131 |
Travel Agency
& Tour Guide Operations |
| DTM171 |
Introduction
to Business Operations |
| DTM191 |
Finance for
the Travel Industry |
| DTM181 |
Marketing |
| VA1 |
Virgin Atlantic/GTMC
Fares and Ticketing - Level 1 |
VA2 |
Virgin Atlantic/GTMC
Fares and Ticketing - Level 2 |
| GAPRO |
Galileo Computer
Reservation System (GDS) |
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Duration |
The Course is
for duration of 18 Months Full-time with examinations
held three times a year. The course includes 12 Months of Classroom
based study and 6 Months of Internship.
This programme has been devised on the basis that students
will attend a course of study of not less than 450 hours. Private
study will be required over and above this figure.
Full-time students have to attend 24 hours
of guided learning each week and are required to spend atleast
10 hours per week in self-study and completing assignments. |
Assessment |
CTH examinations are held three times a year. Diploma papers
are set and marked to the level of the first year of
a UK Degree programme. The examinations are set and
marked externally. Each of the modules has a 2 1/2 hour examination,
set and marked by CTH.
Candidates for the CTH examinations must, at the time of
entry, be undertaking (or have just completed) the respective
course, and be a member of CTH.
Examination Results & Certificates:
Each candidate will receive a record of performance in one
of four grades for each component of the examination.
The grades are:
- Distinction
- Credit
- Pass &
- Fail
Formal certificates are awarded to those candidates who achieve
a Pass grade or above in all components of their examination. |
CTH Registration |
All students can register
as Student Member. This classification is
for those who have enrolled on a CTH course. All students studying
the Diploma or Advanced Diploma Management Programmes are required
to become student members of CTH. The annual membership fee
can be found on the CTH
website
All applications for student membership must
be made through the College. The college holds copies of the
form and will be able to advice on the fee payable at the time
of registration. Upon acceptance, students will receive a letter
confirming their student membership status and their individual
registration number.
CTH Management Programmes have been awarded
Institute of Hospitality Endorsement, (formerly the HCIMA).
All learners on CTH Diploma programmes are eligible for Affiliate
Membership of the Institute of Hospitality, and learners
who successfully complete the CTH Advanced Diploma programmes
are eligible to apply for Associate membership. |
Entry Requirements |
No specific pre-qualifications
are required, although it is desirable to have completed formal
secondary education.
The selection of students for courses at Diploma level is at
the discretion of the College.
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Exemptions |
Students may be granted exemption from some or all components,
but in the event of total exemption from a particular level,
no certificate/diploma will be awarded. Exemptions are given
for study on a particular course at a particular time.
CTH views exemptions on an individual basis
and evidence of an award and transcript will normally be required.
Exemptions are unlikely to be considered unless supported by
documentary evidence of relevant achievement. There is an exemption
fee, which must be paid before consideration of the exemption.
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