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Do you want to see whether travel, hospitality, or cookery is the right move for you after school?
If you want a fresh start where you can try these different subjects with extra support, this course is for you.
You'll prepare food, help plan and run events, and visit local attractions to see what subject you want to study.
And you'll get extra support to improve your GCSE Maths and English grades on the side.
You don't need to have everything figured out.
This ELEVATE course lets you try travel and hospitality subjects so you get a clearer idea about what you want to do next.
Why should you study this course?
You typically need a grade 2 in GCSE Maths and English.
But we understand that you might not gets the grades you want on results day.
Our tutors will invite you to an informal interview to find the right starting point on the course for you.
One day, you could learn how to prepare a meal in our professional kitchens.
And the next day, you might visit a local attraction to see how a business owner runs an event behind the scenes.
Every day is different.
Our hospitality and tourism tutors will support you as you try different subjects.
It's okay to make mistakes. And there's no pressure to know it all before you start.
That's part of the learning experience and how you find the right next step.
You'll try a new activity every day so you can figure out what actually interests you.
In the classroom, you'll study to improve your GCSE Maths and English grades, with extra support from your tutor.
Better Maths and English GCSEs will help you meet the entry requirements for a Level 2 course.
You'll also attend Personal Development workshops.
In the workshops, you'll work on tasks to help you feel more confident for your studies or job interviews.
If you need extra support throughout the course, you can have regular one-to-one sessions with your tutor.
After this course, you should have a clearer idea of the
course you want to study.
Most ELEVATE Travel and Tourism learners progress to:
After a Level 2 qualification, you could start an apprenticeship to earn while you learn in your chosen industry.
But if you still feel unsure about your next step, that's okay.
You can talk to our friendly career advisers or your tutor to help you figure out your next step.
Email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to speak with one of our career advisers.
IT equipment required for the course is provided by the College. However, it would be an advantage if learners have an appropriate device (PC, Laptop, Tablet) at home for independent study. All learners are expected to bring their own notepads, pens and relevant stationery supplies to college, so that they are ready to learn.
The range of units in each Elevate pathway has been carefully chosen to assist learners in making informed decisions about their career pathways while also preparing them for a Level 2 programme of study. By engaging with a diverse range of units, learners will have the opportunity to explore different subject areas and develop a broad skill set that will help guide their future educational and professional choices.
Additionally, learners will benefit from interactions with teaching staff from various curriculum areas, providing them with valuable exposure to different expertise and approaches. This well-rounded experience ensures that learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their next stage of learning.
You may need to pay a fee for any trips.
If you need help with trip fees, travel to and from college, or free college meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk.
Because money shouldn't stop you from trying something new or figuring out your next step.
The City Centre Campus also offers the following support facilities:
And if something affects your time at college, our Welfare team can help you with:
Please email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a confidential one-to-one chat with a Welfare Officer.