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Free Level 1 Travel and Tourism Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start18 Jan 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Travel and Tourism Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 22 weeks. You'll explore how the course industry works, covering customer service, destination knowledge, and employability skills. Learning combines classroom sessions with research tasks and industry-related projects. You'll need at least three GCSEs at grade 1 or above to apply, and you'll be interviewed before starting.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to introduce learners to the travel and tourism industry, customer service operations, destination knowledge, and employability skills linked to careers within the sector. The programme combines classroom-based learning with practical activities, research tasks, and industry-related projects. This is a full-time study programme. Through a range of different assessment methods, underpinning knowledge will be assessed against industry benchmarks to ensure learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills to progress into employment or further study.

This is a full time study programme. You will study 6 units which includes Customer service, Communication, Visitor Attractions, Transport, Promotional materials and ICT in travel and tourism.

Entry requirements

Level 1 (Foundation)

  • 3 GCSEs grade 1 or above.

.You will be interviewed for this course, should be enthusiastic about working in the travel and tourism industry and able to participate in work experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used in travel and tourism roles.
  • You'll build knowledge of popular travel destinations and what visitors need.
  • You'll complete industry-related projects and research tasks.
  • You'll develop employability skills linked to careers in the sector.
  • You'll gain experience through work placement in the industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and research tasks. Assessment is based on industry benchmarks, using a range of methods to test your knowledge and skills. Projects and assignments are used throughout the course to build and check your understanding.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel agent, helps customers plan and book holidays.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts and destinations.
  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries for a travel or tourism business.
  • Airport check-in agent, assists passengers at departure.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps put together and sell travel packages.
  • Visitor attraction assistant, welcomes and guides visitors at tourist sites.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism, the next step for a deeper travel and tourism qualification and stronger job prospects.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, useful if you want to focus on service roles across hospitality and travel.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, for those aiming at supervisory or management roles in the sector.
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