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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Location Chesterfield College
Start date 10 Sep 2024
Fees £6602.00
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If travelling is your passion and you have an interest in other cultures and worldwide destinations, travel and tourism could be the course for you!

This exciting study programme gives you the opportunity to learn about everything involved with working in the travel and tourism sector – from learning about the functioning of an airport to creating and delivering your own guided tour.

We offer adventure and challenge through our dynamic courses, that allow you to develop a new skill set and gives you the ideas that will help you charter a new pathway to your future career.

There are many job opportunities including events, aviation, travel agents and much more. Together we will explore what is the right next step for you.

In Year 2 there will be an opportunity for an overseas residential (at an additional cost).

Course Structure

Modules on this course can include:

  • The UK travel and tourism industry
  • Customer service in travel and tourism
  • Preparing for a career in travel and tourism
  • UK visitor attractions
  • Hospitality in travel and tourism
  • Work experience in travel and tourism
  • UK tour operations
  • Travel agency operations
  • The UK conference and event industry
  • Marketing for travel and tourism
  • UK passenger transport industry
  • Resort representative roles and responsibilities
  • Investigating airline cabin crew
  • UK airports
  • Worldwide passenger airlines
  • The cruise industry
  • UK heritage tourist attractions
  • Responsible tourism
  • Specialist tourism
  • Business travel
  • Storytelling for tourism
  • Tour guiding

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including maths and English.

Assessment methods

written assignments, reports, role play, presentations

Fees and funding

Free for Eligible 16-18 year olds otherwise Adult Learner Loans available, costs apply.

Progression

You may continue to study at university level, higher level apprenticeships or pursue a career in travel and tourism.

Duration

2 Years

Attendance

Daytime

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