The TRG also has close links with the Tourism Associates consultancy service offered through the West Country Tourist Board. An accredited centre for the delivery of NVQs in a number of occupational areas, including management. Programmes include customer service, business and administration, MCI Management, marketing and purchasing. There is particular expertise in computer modelling and software development. Ken Read Actuarial statistics and general analysis of data.
Most courses aim to develop general communication skills in the language.
Some concentrate on developing business expertise in the foreign language and are particularly useful for enhancing employment prospects. In addition the FLC provides tailor-made language courses for individuals, organisations, groups and companies. These courses can be delivered on the University campus or on-site to the customer. The centre boasts a state of the art language learning suite using multimedia computers.