Foundation Degree – third course starts this week…….

We were very proud to host the first week of the Foundation Degree in Tourism Park Management this week. The third group of students are starting on the first year of the four year course and the first group are completing their final year with the graduation cermony in this autumn.

I first became involved in the work to bring training courses to the holiday park industry in 1985 when basic courses were held at Evesham College and the seeds were sown for the Caravan Industry Training Organisation.

I have given limited help from time to time over the last 20 years, but many others in the industry have given a considerable amount of time to create and develop the courses. I am to see how training is now embedded into our industry with a wide range of courses including technical skills,  NVQ2 and 3 in Caravan Park Operations and the Foundation Degree. Over 1000 students have completed the NVQ 2.

During the second day of the Degree course, I gave a brief overview of our parks with a tour around the park which provided the students with a break from the classroom. I wish all the Degree Students every success over the next 4 years.