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Advanced Certificate: Tourism, Events and Business

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in a range of sectors within the business, travel and events industry. It will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your employability skills and to participate in College and external events, and visit various local attractions and businesses to give you relevant industry experience. You may also be given the opportunity to gain skills in our College Bistro.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • One year full-time

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those who wish to embark on a journey into this exciting sector and a keen to explore the many opportunities for a wide and varied career.

What skills will I learn?

  • Digital & IT skills
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Customer care
  • Teamwork
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Employability skills
  • Knowledge of tourist destinations and the different roles you could work in

What will I study?

  • You will study a range of exciting topics which may include but not limited to:
  • Events organisation
  • Sustainability
  • Event budgeting
  • Understanding business and business development
  • Working as air cabin crew
  • Customer care
  • Airport ground operations
  • UK and European travel destinations
  • Travel products and services

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 7
  • HNC Events SCQF Level 7
  • HNC Hospitality Operations SCQF Level 7

What career opportunities are there?

  • Events Assistant
  • Event Planner
  • Event Co-ordinator
  • Airport Ground staff
  • Travel Consultant
  • Airline Cabin Crew
  • Hotel Receptionist
  • Holiday Rep
  • Travel Agent
  • Entertainment Co-ordinator
  • Cruise Hospitality Staff