Travel and Tourism Level 3

Course overview

These courses are for those who wish to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the dynamic Travel and Tourism sector. The aim of these work-related qualifications is to prepare you for entry to a range of progression opportunities including higher education or employment.

You will uncover the Travel and Tourism sector by studying a wide range of interesting and challenging units.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Learn in a realistic training environment with industry standard equipment

• Gain experience managing aviation situations in our aeroplane cabin and galley

• Receive training on handling on-board drinks, food and duty free in our Cloud Café

• Develop knowledge using airline check-in desks and specialist software

Topics you will study

The topics studied on this course are:

• UK airports

• The cruise industry

• Visitor attractions

• Responsible tourism

• Cabin crew

• Preparation for a career in the travel industry

• Customer service

• UK travel and tourism industry

• Holiday representatives

• Travel agency operations

• Marketing

• Worldwide passenger airlines

• Specialist tourism

• Hospitality

• Work experience

• Tour operations

• Events

• Tour guiding

How you will be assessed

As there are no exams you will be assessed in a variety of ways throughout your qualification. The range of assessment methods include written tasks, presentations, practical sessions and role play.

Your future

Career opportunities may include:

• Overseas Holiday Rep

• Cabin Crew

• Events and conference coordinator

• Holiday Reservations Agent

• Hotel Receptionist

• Overseas Hotel Contractor

• Resort Operations Manager

• Holiday Entertainer

• Airport Check-in Agent

• Retail Travel Consultant

• Tour Operator

• Tourism Manager

• Business Development Manager

• Reservation Sales Agent

Entry requirements

For Level 3 Travel and Tourism: 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in English Language and a Merit on the Level 2 Travel & Tourism Course.