Travel & Tourism Advanced (Level 3)

This study programme designed by Travel & Tourism professionals, will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to a range of different sectors within the travel & tourism industry.

Entry requirements

• 4 GCSEs grades 9- 4 OR similar qualification at Level 2

What qualification will I gain?

You will gain:

• Travel and Tourism NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma (Bedford)

• Travel & Tourism NCFE Level 3 Diploma (Tresham)

• Cabin Crew NCFE Level 2 Award (Tresham)

• English & maths qualifications if required

• Up to 112 UCAS Points available

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed via: tasks, presentations, tests, and role plays.

Course content

What will I study?

This study programme is designed to give you an in depth understanding of the travel & tourism industry, and will raise your awareness of other sectors that the industry is comprised of. You will also gain an insight into the range of opportunities currently available within the industry.

Subject Units:

• UK travel & tourism industry

• Customer service in travel & tourism

• Preparing for a career in travel & tourism

• Specialist Tourism

• Travel & tourism destinations

• Worldwide passenger airlines

• Marketing for travel & tourism industry

If you carry on to the second year you will also study

• Work experience in travel & tourism

• The Cruise Industry

• Business travel

• Cabin Crew

• Responsible Tourism

English and maths

If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade A* – C, we will work with you to help you develop your English and maths skills.

Additional vocational learning qualifications

You will also have the opportunity to take part in a residential trip to either a UK or European destination, and participate in day trips. Previous visits have included Disneyland Paris, Liverpool, Bath, Edinburgh, Brighton, Marbella, Gibraltar, Amsterdam and many others.

Next steps

Course/Career Progression

After completing this course, you could go on to gain employment in the Travel & Tourism industry as a travel agent, or hotel or airport staff. You could also progress into a Higher Education course.