Travel and the Visitor Economy - Extended Diploma - Level 3

Course Details

Taking you through the skills needed to progress your career in the industry, including event management and visitor attractions, this course will really allow you to make your mark in the tourism sector.

The course gets you fully immersed in the travel industry and visitor economy. It covers many aspects of the industry in an in depth manner, ensuring that you complete the course with enough knowledge for degree level study or to embark on a career in the sector.

After completing the course, you could work for airlines, hotels, travel agents and tour operators. Plus you’ll be entering into one of the fastest growing sectors both in the Liverpool City Region and across the UK.

The programme also includes studying Maths and English towards GCSE grade 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C) if you do not already have these grades.Modules

You will study a range of units including:

• Investigating the travel and tourism sector

• The business of travel and tourism

• The UK as a destination

• Customer service in travel and tourism

• Retail travel operations

• European destinations

• Passenger transport for travel and tourism

• Working as a holiday representative

• Tour operations

Qualifications gained

• Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism Level 3

Progression

• University

• Higher/Degree Apprenticeship

• Employment in the Travel industry (if aged 18+)

Career path

• Event Manager

• Cabin Crew

• Travel Agent

• Check-in Attendant

• Tour Guide

• Airport Operative

• Cruise Ship Represenative

• Tourism Officer