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Free Level 1 Travel and Tourism Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Travel and Tourism Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run full-time during the day at Hammersmith and Fulham College. The course runs over one year. You'll explore the travel and tourism industry, covering destinations, customer service, and how travel businesses operate. The centre will check the course is right for you at enrolment. Entry requirements include four GCSEs at grade 2 or above (including English and maths), or Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry Level 3, plus basic IT skills.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

FourGCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths​ or Functional Skills English Entry 3 -Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening(a certificate must confirm all four have been achieved) Functional Skills Numeracy/MathsEntry 3

You will also need beginners level IT skills

We will check that the course is right for you at enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key destinations and how the travel industry is structured.
  • You'll learn how travel and tourism businesses serve their customers.
  • You'll develop knowledge of different types of holidays and travel products.
  • You'll study how tourism affects local communities and the environment.
  • You'll practise customer service skills used in travel and tourism roles.
  • You'll build basic IT skills relevant to working in the industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hammersmith and Fulham College. Assessment is likely to include assignments, projects, and practical tasks completed during the course. The centre will confirm the full assessment approach at enrolment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel agent assistant, helping customers book holidays and travel.
  • Customer service assistant in an airport, hotel, or travel company.
  • Tour operator support, handling bookings and travel information.
  • Visitor information assistant, advising tourists at local attractions.
  • Cabin crew trainee, a starting point toward airline roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism: the natural next step, covering the industry in more depth and opening more job options.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service: useful if you want to move into customer-facing roles across travel, hospitality, or retail.
  • Level 3 Travel and Tourism qualification: needed for supervisory or specialist roles in the industry.
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