Diploma in Travel and Tourism QLS Level 4

The level 4 diploma in travel and tourism is divided into eight units;

Unit 1: Introduction to Travel & Tourism

Unit one takes a wide karma at the 21st century travel and the travel industry division, looking at its ongoing history and continuous significance in the present society. Competitors likewise think about commonplace reasons and inspirations for voyaging, the various sorts of the travel industry and why some household and universal goals are viewed as more alluring and engaging than others.

Unit 2– Managing the Quality of Tourism Products & Services

The course opens with an introduction to the various products and services offered within the tourism industry. Candidates professionally investigate the marketing mix and the main components that make up tourism products.  This unit also explores the various destination considerations.

Unit 3 - The Tourism System

The core focus of unit 2 is the system of the modern travel and tourism sector globally. The travel industry is analysed, with consideration to the general effect of technology on the travel industry. Candidates also learn the role and risks associated with tour operations and tour managers.

 Unit 4 - Handling Tour Operations

Unit 3 covers the handling/management of tour operations within the travel and tourism industry. This unit introduces candidates to the importance and management of relationships with key suppliers.  Unit 3 also explores training, management of tour packages and marketing, recruitment, and manpower.

Unit 5 - Marketing in Tourism

The fourth unit professionally investigates marketing in the travel and tourism sector. Candidates learn the rudiments of effective marketing strategy, how to professionally plan and carry out market research, analyse strategy effectiveness and implement effective promotional activities.

Unit 6 - Customer Quality Management

This unit revolves around the importance of quality customer service to tourism products, packages and services. Candidates are taught quality management, how to provide premium customer service, how to identify and assess the needs of the customer, and how to manage customer-related challenges.

Unit 7 - Human Resource Management Strategies

In Unit six, candidates learn how to manage the human resources available within the industry. The unit explores emphasizes the importance of hr, various hr strategies, and training and education of available human resources. At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to effectively apply professional hr to work within the industry.

Unit 8 - Transport Management

The focus of the final unit of this course is transport and logistics. Candidates learn the principles and transport options available in the industry. Each transport option is explored to determine its pros and cons. Candidates also learn the management of transport service provision.

The level 4 diploma in travel and tourism unlocks numerous doors of career opportunities within the industry. Successful candidates may find work within the industry in different roles ranging from managers at different levels to becoming entrepreneurs who can establish their businesses within the industry. Candidates with a level 4 diploma qualification earn approximately £20,000 to £50,000.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

This course is ideal for;

• Candidates interested in increasing their career prospects within the industry.
• Anyone who wishes to establish a long-term career in travel and tourism
• Workers looking to advance their career within the industry.
• Candidates looking to set up their businesses
• Anyone interested in working and travelling abroad
• Managers looking to improve performance in their businesses.