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Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality – Level 1/2

Level 1/2 Certificate

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An Introduction to Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality- Level 1 Certificate SFY-CCHC1C/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
NCFE

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Overview

A fantastic one-year comprehensive course that includes specific skills development within the airline and hospitality industries. You will learn, develop and practise skills required for employment within these exciting sectors.You will have the opportunity to visit the industry and learn expert knowledge from guest speakers, complete work experience and gain two qualifications alongside Mathematics and English.

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or ideally grade 3 or above (at least one grade 3 in English or Mathematics).

Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry will include the following topics: The aviation industry Aviation terminology Airport location geography Customer service in aviation Teamwork in aviation Preparation for entry to employment in the aviation industryLevel 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Services will include the following topics: Work effectively as part of a hospitality team Health and safety  Table service  Prepare and serve drinks Use specialised equipment Prepare and clear Maintain and deal with payments Employment rights and responsibilities in the hospitality, leisure and travel and tourism sectors Positive impressions

This course offers much more than traditional lessons in a classroom. At HSDC South Downs we pride ourselves on our fantastic learning resources and this includes our aircraft teaching space, the Aviation Suite and fully operational restaurant, 74South, which is open to the public. You will complete a range of assessments within these environments. There is a uniform requirement which all students are required to adhere to for two days per week whilst in college.

Coursework, roleplay, short answer tests, practical and written assessments.

This course requires you to purchase a uniform and kit and we include trips to enhance your learning and experience of the industry. All of these costs will be explained at your college interview and if you are in receipt of financial assistance, you will be supported with these costs.

Following this course, you could go on to study Level 2 Air Cabin Crew and Ground Operations or Level 3 Supervision in Hospitality. You could also go on to employment within the industry or an Apprenticeship within the hospitality/ airline industry.


“I owe the staff a lot and I wouldn't be where I am today without them.”

Tom Andrews, A Level Student

My courses were all especially interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. All of my lecturers were extremely knowledgeable and I have learnt a lot from them.

Lottie Warren, A Level student

There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student