ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Travel and Tourism

Course details

ATHE qualifications provide generic management skills for those planning to or working in a management role in the hospitality sector. The qualifications deliver the skills and knowledge that meet the needs of managers on a domestic and international platform.

The core of these qualifications provides the underpinning knowledge of the general travel and tourism business environment, together with a focus on the development of communication, team building and problem solving skills. This gives learners the opportunity to acquire the essential knowledge and skills required of a travel and tourism manager.

ATHE provide a flexible route for learners who have already achieved management qualifications at a lower level and for learners who do not have management qualifications, but may have qualifications in other areas and/or prior experience in the work place.

Assessments

Assessments are completed by continuous assessment. Assessments are internally assessed and externally verified. Students will need to demonstrate that all assessment criteria meets the required standard of the level of the unit.

Entry Requirements

• Students must be 18 years or over
• 3 GCSEs/IGCSEs at Grade ‘C’ or above (including English Language) plus
• 2 A Levels or AVCEs at Grade ‘C’ or above or 4 AS Levels at Grade ‘C’ or above
• or the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum of 24 points
• or the European Baccalaureate (EB) with a minimum of 60 points
• or a comparable qualification from another Educational System
• A medium Intermediate level of English IELTS 5 or equivalent

Programme Objectives

Provide opportunities for learners to develop knowledge and skills, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life

Provide opportunities for learners who wish to undertake a full time course of study leading to an Extended Diploma

Course Content (Modules)

ATHE Level 5 is delivered on a full time basis and requires the completion of the following modules for the award of a 120 credit Extended Diploma in Management in Travel and Tourism.

Unit Title

• Travel and Tourism Organisations in a Global Context
• Finance and Funding in the Travel and Tourism Sector
• Research Project
• Managing Communication
• People Management
• Tour Operations Management
• The Management of Visitor Attractions
• Planning a Work Based Team Project