Skills for Work: Travel and Tourism National 5 (SCQF level 5)

The National 5 Skills for Work: Travel and Tourism Course  is an introductory qualification in travel and tourism. It develops the skills, knowledge and attitudes, needed for work in the travel and tourism industry.

Learners will develop:

  • skills to become effective job-seekers and employees
  • skills to deal effectively with all aspects of customer care and customer service in travel and tourism
  • the product knowledge and skills to deal effectively with customer enquiries in relation to travel and tourism in Scotland, the rest of the United Kingdom and worldwide

    At SCQF level 5, the candidate will work alone or with others on tasks with minimum support.

    This qualification is available through schools and colleges.

Subject update

Skills for Work Travel and Tourism update January 2017 (139 KB)

Alternative assessment guidance

The following optional guidance can be used to support delivery and assessment as an alternative to the approaches outlined in the Group Award / Unit specification.

Optional assessment guidance 2023-24

Qualification structure

Group Award code: C776 75 (24 SCQF credit points) SCQF level: 5

The National 5 Skills for Work Course in Travel and Tourism consists of four mandatory Unit(s) (6 SCQF credit points).

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How to assess

There is no external assessment for this Course. Learners must successfully complete each Unit to achieve the Course.

Unit specifications provide detailed information on the Evidence Requirements for each Unit. The Unit Support Notes provide information on approaches to assessment for each Unit.

The Units are internally assessed by centres and externally verified by SQA.

Qualification Verification Summary Report

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Why study this qualification

This qualification is suitable for a wide range of learners including:

  • pupils from mainstream schools or other education establishments
  • school leavers
  • adult returners to education
  • learners in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
  • learners participating in 16+ programmes
  • college students wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in relation to travel and tourism
  • trainees participating in preparation for entering employment
  • individuals involved in voluntary activities

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

Employment and progression

Skills for Work in Travel and Tourism at SCQF level 5 may provide progression to:

  • other SQA Travel and Tourism Courses or to Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Travel and Tourism
  • further education
  • employment in the travel and tourism industry

Qualification structure

Group Award code: C776 75 (24 SCQF credit points) SCQF level: 5

The National 5 Skills for Work Course in Travel and Tourism consists of four mandatory Unit(s) (6 SCQF credit points).

Unit search