Level 3 Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Course Overview

This course is designed to give you the skills you need to progress into employment in this exciting industry, with careers working for an airline, in the airport, on-board cruise ships, working abroad as a holiday rep, event and tourism management and many many more.

Over the course of the 2 years you will study a wide range of units exploring both vocational and academic elements, as this course also allows progression into higher education for those considering university. Not just in Tourism Management, you can progress to study degrees in Airport management, Event Management, just to name a few.

The course tutors are experts in the area and are able to share their experiences and knowledge with all of their students. They are so passionate for this industry.

You will have the opportunity to participate in trips and visits throughout the course; including an overseas residential trip, local tourist attractions, team building trips, attend exhibitions and join the team on an end of year celebration trip.

As part of your study programme you will also carry out work experience. The department work closely with Butlins Holiday Parks, Disneyland Paris, British Airways and Birmingham Airport to support you in your first steps in the travel industry.

Alongside this, you may need to take GCSE maths re takes, and you will also complete a mandatory personal development programme.

Tourism will always have a place in the world so why not be a part of it!

Units of study:

• Worldwide Travel Geography

• Working as an Overseas Rep

• UK Travel and Tourism Industry

• Working as cabin crew

• Airports and airlines

• Customer Service in Travel and Tourism

• UK Visitor Attractions

• Preparing to work in the Travel and Tourism Industry

• Guided Tours

• Work experience

• Conferences and Events

Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSE’s at a minimum grade 4 or above. Grade 4 minimum, is mandatory for English Language.

  A relevant Level 2 qualification such as Travel and Tourism with a merit profile

  Successful interview with the Travel team

  Positive school reference

  Written task at enrolment may also be required