Level 1 Hospitality and Tourism

Course Overview

Designed to be taken over one year, the course gives learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills in the hospitality and tourism sector and supports progression to further study. It is a substantial vocational qualification in a study programme that will include other appropriate subjects such as English and maths.

Entry Requirements

Entry Level 3 in English*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

What the course covers

These qualifications consist of two types of unit. Group A units are the core skills units, they cover content designed to reflect the skills and behaviours needed to progress to further study. Group B units are made up of sector units containing sector-specific content to enable learners to develop sector-specific skills and some knowledge to support progression to the next stage of vocational learning.

Units are subject to confirmation but will cover topics such as

• Being Organised
• Developing a Personal Progression Plan
• Working with Others
• Researching a Topic

• Exploring Local Visitor Attractions
• Exploring Travel and Tourism in the UK
• Contribute to Running a Hospitality and Tourism Event
• Delivering Customer Service in Hospitality and Tourism
• Using Websites to Make Holiday Choices
• Promoting Hospitality and Tourism Events

Units are subject to change*

Fees and funding

Please note:

• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not normally charged course fees
• Adults may need to pay a fee depending on their personal circumstances. This will be assessed against the relevant Funding Body eligibility criteria at point of enrolment

If you don’t qualify for fee remission, the fees for 2026/27 will be:

£1,080 (plus registration fee to be advised at enrolment)

Fees are for 2026/27 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status enrolling to funded programmes. The fees quoted are subject to personal circumstances and will be confirmed at the time of your enrolment, depending on eligibility criteria. For more information about financial support for students, please click here or email studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk