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Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Top up to the Extended Diploma in year two)

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Location Chesterfield College
Start date 13 Sep 2027
Type Full-time Provision
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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 allows you 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 give you the ideas that will help you chart 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 the right next step is 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 and 19-24 with EHCP. For 19+ Adults course may be discounted or free dependant on learners circumstances otherwise course costs apply. Adult Learner Loans are Available to eligible learners. Contact Advice@chesterfield.ac.uk for more information

Progression

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

Attendance

Daytime

Incredible support

Bursaries and Financial Support
Additional Learning Support
Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Careers and Advice

We can help you find the right course

Step towards your dream career. From vocational college courses, Sixth Form, Apprenticeships and University, we have a pathway to direct you into employment or further education.

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