Student Story: Travel and Tourism Management
Samuel is both satisfying his passion for travel and improving his management skills with his management course at City College… Name: Samuel Sematimba Course: Travel and Tourism Management Diploma Institution: The City College ‘I chose this subject because I like travelling and being adventurous. This course broadens your mind and makes you think about what the world is all about. I chose The City College for two key reasons. Firstly, they offer the course at diploma level – my aim was to study a two-year diploma programme then a one...

VQs Explained
Vocational qualifications can be very useful stepping-stones to many careers. With the ever-increasing numbers of students progressing to higher education, there is a mounting demand for flexible, highly skilled workers who do not necessarily need to have a degree or A-levels. Employers are advocating courses that equip young people with the skills and attitudes that build business, and are recruiting those who have work experience or occupational training. Qualifications can be classified into three types – general, vocational and occupational. General qualifications are focused on a...