Get Started in Business, IT & Travel | Level 1
Why this course?
An introduction to the areas of business, IT, travel and tourism. This course supports students in developing self-esteem and includes careers guidance and skills such as how to apply for jobs and do well in an interview. After this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence needed to move on to higher level courses or in to work.
Being on a Level 1 course, you will receive excellent help and support from experienced tutors and teaching assistants. Working in small classes, you will notice that your self-confidence and self-esteem will grow. Level 1 also boosts your social skills and ability to get on with a variety of different people.
Your study programme will also include some supported English and maths sessions and provide a first step towards gaining qualifications.
The MET welcome students from all walks of life and has courses specifically designed for those who may need some additional support in their learning.
Start dates
| Start | |
|---|---|
| September 2020 | Apply |
Please note: Applications for courses starting in September 2020 will be processed in late October 2019.
Entry requirements
At least two GCSEs at grade 2 (F) or above, preferably including English and maths.
Why the MET?
Small group sizes and individual support
Learn organisational skills
Customer service and IT skills
Work with others
Facilities
Access to quality teaching resources, rooms and studios
Online access to course documents, resources and study support through the METs virtual learning environment
Library and computing facilities
Access to the MET’s student services, including career advice and additional learning support
Cafés and coffee bars with a wide range of reasonably priced meals, snacks and drinks
A travel agency and a hair and beauty salon, both open to the public and
Work experience & what's next?
On successful completion, you can progress to one of our Level 2 courses in business, computing or travel and tourism.
Future Careers:
Office administrator
Retail worker
Marketing assistant
IT support assistant
Travel agent assistant
Course costs
UK and EU students do not have to pay fees if they are under 19 on 31 August in the year they are studying.
More information about fees for college courses and financial support for 16-19 year olds can be found here.
Careers
Hotel or accommodation manager/proprietor
Typical Tasks:
- Analyses demand and decides on type, standard and cost of services to be offered.
- Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
- Ensures physical comfort of residents or passengers and makes special arrangements for children, the elderly and the infirm if required.
- Approves and arranges shipboard entertainment and shore trips and liaises with ship.
- Arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and ensures adherence to licensing and other statutory regulations.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £17,004
AVERAGE £24,492
POTENTIAL £42,198
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
Travel agency manager or proprietor
Typical Tasks:
- Plans work schedules and assigns tasks and responsibilities.
- Co-ordinates the activities of clerical, secretarial and other staff.
- Discusses clients' requirements and advises on road, rail, air and sea travel and accommodation.
- Makes and confirms travel and accommodation bookings, arranges group holidays, tours and individual itineraries.
- Advises on currency and passport/visa regulations and any necessary health precautions needed.
- Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £19,344
AVERAGE £27,261
POTENTIAL £45,572
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
- Active Learning
Travel agent
Typical Tasks:
- Discusses client requirements and shows brochures containing suitable packages.
- Establishes availability with tour operators and makes bookings.
- Consults travel time-tables, books travel tickets and accommodation.
- Handles cash, debit and credit card payment.
- Informs client of any changes in travel arrangements.
- Advises on issues of currency, passports, visa requirements, insurance, car hire, vaccinations and other health precautions.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £13,572
AVERAGE £17,472
POTENTIAL £32,195
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
Air travel assistant
Typical Tasks:
- Receives passengers at airport terminal, examines tickets and other documentation, checks in luggage and distributes boarding passes.
- Checks emergency equipment, distributes reading material, blankets and other items, and ensures that the aircraft is ready for the receipt of passengers.
- Welcomes passengers on board the aircraft, guides them to their seats and assists with any hand luggage.
- Ensures that sufficient stocks of meals and beverages are on board the aircraft prior to take off and serves passengers during the flight.
- Sells duty-free goods during the flight.
- Makes announcements on behalf of the pilot, demonstrates the use of emergency equipment and checks that safety belts are fastened.
- Directs and instructs passengers in the event of an emergency, ensures safety procedures are followed.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £14,138
AVERAGE £20,534
POTENTIAL £42,062
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Mathematics
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