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Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Darlington

CostContact the provider
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Contact Darlington College for more info about costs.

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About this course

Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, full-time during the day.

The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. Over 34 weeks, you'll explore destinations, cultures, and the travel industry. Units cover customer service, tourism products, and how travel businesses operate. You'll also study English and maths if you don't yet hold a GCSE at grade 4 or above in those subjects.

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

Who this course is for

Do you have a passion for travel and tourism in the UK? Are you interested in the cultures and attractions of other countries? Are you looking for a rewarding career in a varied and exciting industry? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you can stop your search, because this could be the course for you.

Entry requirements

You can progress from a Level 1 qualification in Travel and Tourism, or you will require 4 GCSEs at grade 2/3 or D/E and above, including English and maths.

If you do not have a grade 9-4 or A-C in English and/or maths, you will be required to continue studying these subjects as part of your study programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore popular travel destinations and what makes them appeal to visitors.
  • You'll learn how travel and tourism businesses operate.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for a tourism setting.
  • You'll study different types of tourism products and services.
  • You'll gain knowledge of global cultures and attractions.
  • You'll understand how to plan and sell travel itineraries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Darlington College. Assessment is through assignments and coursework completed throughout the course. There are no formal written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books holidays and flights.
  • Cabin crew member, works on board passenger aircraft.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts abroad.
  • Customer service advisor, handles bookings and queries for a travel company.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and sell package holidays.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Travel and Tourism Diploma, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into the industry.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, suited to those aiming for higher-level roles or university.
  • Apprenticeship in Travel Consultancy, lets you earn while you train with an employer.
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