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  • Category: NVQF Level 5 Diploma
  • Equivalent: Intermediate / A-Levels
  • Eligibility: Matric / O-Levels / NVQF L4
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Courses: 14 (4 Terms)
  • Leading To: Bachelor's Degree Admission

Greenwich Global College, mandated by the Sindh Technical Board, offers two years diploma in Tourism & Airport Operations with a focus on travel, tourism, reservations and flight operations that leads to the equivalence of NVQF Level 5 / Intermediate. The diploma is designed according to market demand and will fill the education industry's central gap.

It is equivalent to inter and is recognized by Sindh Technical Board and Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).

GGC provides an excellent platform for kinesthetic learners who need help clearing their intermediate examinations quickly.


Program Structure:
Term Code Course Title
01 GFP907RS Computer Reservation System (CRS)
01 GFP905GP Geography in Travel Planning
01 GFP906SC Serving the Travel & Tourism Customers
01 GFP904TT Introduction to Travel and Tourism
02 GFP901EN English I
02 GFP903IS Islamic Studies/Civics for Non-Muslims 
02 GFP902UR Urdu I
03 GFP911PS Pakistan Studies 
03 GFP909EN English II
03 GFP910UR Urdu II
04 GFP914BS Online Booking Solution
04 GFP913TM Tourism Management
04 GFP912AM Airport Management
04 GFP908PT Practical

Training Objectives:
The Diploma in Tourism & Airport Operations (DTAO) has been designed to meet the needs of applicants considering entry into operational positions within the Tourism & Airline industry. This comprehensive program provides the students with a broad practical understanding of travel, tourism & airport operations.

Introduction to Travel and Tourism:
1. Develop students as travel and tour consultants with operational skills to work for travel and tours sectors in the tourism industry, global travel industry.
2. Management of International air transport association and learn how IATA by region works in the industry.
3. Acquire knowledge about United Federation of Travel Agents Association (UFTAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
4. Learn Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) and freedoms of the Air policy and IATA Terms & Definitions for Travel Industry.
5. Understand Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers and universal time coordinated (UTC) & types of fares.

Geography in Travel Planning:
1. Learn World Map air routes and geography in travel industry.
2. Understand IATA traffic rules and regulations.

Serving the Travel & Tourism Customers:
1. Learn customer service in the travel industry & communicating with customers. How to deal with difficult customers & retain customer loyalty handling. An intensive writing course that exposes students to all types of public relations writing including news releases, brochures, speeches, newsletters, annual reports, case studies, advertising copy, memos and crisis communication.
2. Learn about the issues affecting the planning and development of tourism by understanding tourism, hospitality and sustainable development. Develop and critically evaluate issues, challenges, opportunities, and solutions of sustainability, and tourism and hospitality. Core elements include discussion on tourism impacts (economic, social, and environmental), issues of sustainability, performance measurement & monitoring, eco-tourism, and other tourism with a comprehensive understanding of how sustainability can be applied to different sectors of tourism like Destination - Transportation - Accommodation and Ancillary Services.

Computer Reservation System (CRS):
1. Learn about CRS / GDS different Types of CRS / GDS and Official Airline Guide OAG.
2. Understand Currency Conversion and Basic Functionality of (Amadeus & Galileo).
3. Learn TIMATIC (travel information manual automatic) system learning and Basic concept hotels reservation.

English I
1. Present facts in a systematic and logical manner.
2. Meet the language day-to-day demands.
3. Inculcate skills of reading, writing and comprehension.

Urdu I:
1. Present facts in a systematic and logical manner in Urdu language.
2. Meet the Urdu language day-to-day demands.
3. Inculcate skills of reading, writing and comprehension in Urdu.

Islamic Studies/Ethics for Non Muslims:
1. Classify concept of pillars of Islam.
2. Contextualize Salah and importance of ablution(Wadu).
3. Develop a concept of importance of Holy book and basic concepts of Islam.

English II
1. Present facts in a systematic and logical manner.
2. Meet the language day-to-day demands of dynamic field of commerce and industry for functional use.
3. Inculcate skills of reading, writing and comprehension.

Urdu II:
1. Present facts in a systematic and logical manner in Urdu language.
2. Meet the Urdu language day-to-day demands of dynamic field of commerce and industry for functional use.
3. Inculcate skills of reading, writing and comprehension in Urdu.

Pakistan Studies:
1. Critically evaluate the various dynamics and processes related to the study of History.
2. Gain familiarity with key primary sources and academic studies on different aspects of South Asian history in general, and Pakistan in particular.
3. Critically read and analyze texts on history.
4. Develop an ability to challenge meta-narratives of history.

Airport Management:
1. Understand airport operations domestic aviation and international aviation knowledge.
2. Learn civil aviation work on airport terminal.

Tourism Management:
1. Understand the concept of travel intermediaries, identify distribution network of tour operators, determine the linkages with tourism principles, understand the travel agents’ operations, determine the career opportunities in tourism intermediary business.
2. Learn about travel destinations of the world and their geographic enhancement of tourism in modern times.

Online Booking Solution:
1. Acquire knowledge about travel documents like visa, passport and taxes.
2. Learn specific skills to fare solutions.
3. Practice various Online boarding portals.

Practical:
1. Find theoretical and practical principles, emerging trends, and issues pertinent to Tourism and Airport Operations.
2. Relate structured research; analyze cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on air geography.

The Diploma is offered into two majors (Hotel Operations, Tourism & Airport Operations) covering academic progression from Matriculation to Intermediate.

Fee Structure: Diploma in Tourism & Airport Operations

Description Currency Amount
Application Fee PKR 2000
Admission Fee (One Time) PKR 50000
Security Deposit (One Time, Refundable) PKR 20000
Term Fee PKR 100000
Board of Technical Education Registration Fee PKR 21000
Following Fee are charged where applicable:
* Duplicate Identification Card Fee PKR 1500
* Rechecking of Examination Fee PKR 500
* Late Payment Surcharge PKR 5000
* Marksheet Issuance Fee PKR 2000
* Diploma Issuance Fee PKR 2000
Important Note:
1. No payment will be accepted at any institute.
2. All payments are to be made in person at the bank or online payment methods via GGC Website.
3. All invoices must be cleared on time, students with outstanding dues will not be allowed to attend classes.
4. Fee structure is subject to change before beginning of the academic year.
5. Fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Fee paid on monthly basis will have additional charge of 10% on the invoice amount.
7. Fee above 200,000PKR is subjected to 5% Advance Tax u/s 236 or Income Tax Ordinance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is Greenwich Global College?

    Greenwich Global College (GGC) is a constituent college of Greenwich University. GGC bridges the gap between secondary school and university, offering IBCC equivalent intermediate, preparing individuals for skilled professional programs and entrepreneurship.

  • Greenwich Global College (GGC) is duly registered and recognized by Sindh Board of Technical Education. The certificate and diploma programs have equivalence to Intermediate/HSC from Inter Board of Chairman Committee (IBCC).


    Level 3 Certificate
    Level 5 Diploma
    IBCC Equivalence

  • The main objective of the institute is to provide opportunity to marginalized students to continue education in the mainstream and acquire certificate equivalent to Intermediate which provide eligibility requirement for degree program locally and abroad. The Program is:

    1. Value based.
    2. Promotes Entrepreneurship.
    3. Saves Time and money.

  • The traditional course of study takes at least four years for completion. The GGC Pathway is 20 months (1.8 years) with completion of Level 4 in 10 months and Level 5 in 10 months

  • Following programs are on offer:

    1. Pre-University Foundation Program (PUFP)
      Duration: 20 months

    2. Diploma Programs
      i. Digital Design
      ii. Textile Fine Arts
      iii. Textile Fashion Design
      iv. Hotel Operations
      v. Tourism and Airport Operations
       Duration: 2 Years

    3. Language certificates
      a. Chinese
      b. Japanese
      c. Korean
      d. German
      e. Spanish
      f. Portuguese
      g. French
      h. Arabic
      i. Romanian
      j. Swedish
      k. Urdu
      l. English
       Duration: Depends on the level of proficiency required

  • You can apply for admission by filling in the Online Application.
    Apply Now: Online
    You can also visit any TCS Outlet in your area to get your application* submitted by the counselors available on-spot.

  • The program offers a focused pathway to university admission, it is specially designed for those challenged in the traditional or regular academic stream.

    GGC graduates will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, develop entrepreneurial projects after understanding the essentials of marketing, management, finance, and computational literacy/application.

    Pre-University Foundation Program has three levels

    Level-3 (L3), Level-4 (L4) and Level-5 (L5)

  • In this level there are six subjects which cover fundamentals of Business, Marketing, Management, Finance, and Computing along with Language Skills. Duration of the program is six months; however, a comprehensive examination may help students review their competency in the subjects and finish the term in less time.

    A written test and interview are required for placement in Level-3.

    Candidates may be allowed to take comprehensive examination or may have advanced placement in the next level.

    *Students’ competency to be determined on comprehensive examination.

  • 14-Years of Age/Middle School

  • Pre-University Foundation Program Level 3 Term Fee: 96000 PKR*

    Program duration: 6 months

    Note: Comprehensive Examination Assessment Fee: 10000 PKR

    *Program duration and fee will depend on the comprehensive result of the applicant

  • Students passing this level will have knowledge of setting up of own business with all business plan, research, and development of the project. Communication skills, E-Commerce and foreign language will be taught along with personal development. All courses have theory and practical along with internship of six weeks. This is the transit module leading to Level 5 of PUFP.

    Program duration: 10 months, 02 Terms of 05 months each.

  • Matric / O-Levels / PUFP Level 3

  • Pre-University Foundation Program Level 4 Term Fee: 90000 PKR

    Program duration: 10 months (02 Terms of 05 months each)

    Note: Board of Technical Education Processing Fee (Partial 50%): 10500 PKR*

    *Total processing fee is 21000 PKR, which is charged 50% at Level 4 and rest at Level 5 of PUFP

  • Successful candidates of Pre-University Foundation Program will be eligible to take admission in local and international universities.

    Graduates will have competencies in research skills, business communication, digital media tools and digital marketing essentials for small businesses. A project submission and internship are essential part of this level.

    Program Duration: 10 months (02 Terms of 05 months each)

  • Intermediate/A-Levels/PUFP L4

  • Pre-University Foundation Program Level 4 Term Fee: 100000 PKR

    Program duration: 10 months (02 Terms of 05 months each)

    Note: Board of Technical Education Processing Fee (Partial 50%): 10500 PKR*

    *Total processing fee is 21000 PKR, which is charged 50% at Level 4 and rest at Level 5 of PUFP

  • Successful candidates will be trained to develop textile/fashion design using latest software of designing and implementation of printing in textile/fashion products with deep analogy of design. They will be able to identify all textile/fashion related material printing techniques and will be able to develop and launch advertising comping and become entrepreneur and digital designer.

    Program Duration: 02 years (02 terms of 06 months in each year)

  • The program prepares students to discover fabric, identify patterns, print and sewing methods and classify concepts of fundamental of design. Successful candidates will be able to develop textile/fashion product with creative analogy and become job creators and leaders.

    Program Duration: 02 years (02 terms of 06 months in each year)

  • The objective of the diploma is to train students in designing by using latest tools of textile designing and how to apply all printing techniques, natural dye, batik with embellishments on fabric as per deign. Successful students will be able to discover fabric and fabric construction and types of weaving and will be able to develop fine art product with creative analogy and become entrepreneur.

    Program Duration: 02 years (02 terms of 06 months in each year)

  • The objective of the Hotel Operations program is to provide training to students in hospitality, tourism, and entertainment industries for effective job performance. Successful candidates will be able to analyze the requirements of hospitality industry locally and internationally and will understand the management functions of tourism and hospitality industry including human resource management, financial management, marketing, and technology applications.

    Program Duration: 02 years (02 terms of 06 months in each year)

  • The objective of the program is to prepare quality human resource for travel industry. The successful candidates will be conversant in selling and communication skills and will have clear understanding of aircrafts, time zones elapsed flying times and transportation times, location of countries, ocean and seas and will be able to use latest travel apps and will be able to use guide customers on all matter of travel. They will be fully trained to use Computer Reservation System (CRS) will have full command on IATA by region, along with complete knowledge of all aviation organizations and geography of travel planning.

    Successful candidates will be able to develop tour packages, describe the touristic attraction and destinations locally and internationally and will be fully conversant to use Digital Technology in tourism and define steps of tourism product development.

    Program Duration: 02 years (02 terms of 06 months in each year)

  • Matric/O-Levels/PUFP L3

  • Diploma Program Term Fee: 100000 PKR

    Program duration: 02 Years (02 terms of 06 months in each year)

    Note: Board of Technical Education Processing Fee : 21000 PKR

  • Yes. Exit Certificate will be issued upon request, clearly indicating the academic status of the student and program.

  • Yes. However, the Academic Board will decide on exemptions with support documents and interview of the applicant.

  • Yes. Nearly all academic terms of the programs have mandatory internship which gives hands on experience leading to opportunities for job placement.

  • Prospective Students can apply round the year and can reserve seat for the upcoming term.
    Apply Now: Online
    Apply online or visit nearest TCS Outlet to submit your application. All applications are scrutinized on merit basis and processed.

    There are two terms:
    1. SPRING: From March to August. Admission process starts from January.
    2. FALL: From September to February. Admissions process starts from June.
    Download Academic Calendar

  • Yes. Fees can be paid in installments on monthly basis with 10% surcharge.

  • The curriculum books are available in the office of Academic Head for all programs.

    Once the student is accepted into any program, soft copy of the outline for each registered course is available in the Student Desk.

  • Yes. In case of weakness in English language which will be determined through Personal Statement, preparatory classes will be offered.

  • All the programs offered at GGC are equivalent to Intermediate/HSC and Inter Board Chairman Committee (IBCC) give equivalence certificate to the Pre-University Foundation and Diplomas Programs.

  • Successful candidates can join any public or private sector university in Pakistan or abroad.

    There is a dedicated quota for technical graduates in every Public Sector University of Pakistan.

  • The traditional mainstream curriculum runs courses which may be not of the interest of the student personally and career wise and only academic courses are offered, whereas the Pre-University Foundation and Diploma programs are towards centered towards practicability of the subject and hands on experience through internship and will help the student to become entrepreneur during studies.

  • There are three benefits over those students who for one reason are other have not been selected in the mainstream of studies at Matric and Intermediate level:

    1. At any age students can apply and complete their foundation studies.
    2. Students only study relevant subjects of the program and become entrepreneurs during the course of studies.
    3. Last and most importantly the students save time and money by completing the program in just 20 months.

  • Greenwich Global College and Board of Technical Education will issue transcripts / certificates which are duly recognized nationally and internationally.

  • Yes. IBCC has granted equivalence to Pre-University Foundation and Diploma Programs to Intermediate/HSC.