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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Lewes

Cost£2573.00 Trips and visits are an important part of this qualification and will incur an additional cost. Overseas trips are not compulsory, in the past we have travelled to New York, Iceland and China. A range of day trips and visits are planned.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, full-time over two years.

The course covers three mandatory units: the UK the course industry, customer service, and preparing for a career in the sector. You'll also study specialist topics such as cabin crew, cruise ships, resort representatives, tour operations, travel agencies, airports, and business travel. These are chosen to reflect what employers need locally and nationally. Trips and visits are a key part of the course and carry an additional cost.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Travel and Tourism at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This qualification will focus on the study of the travel and tourism sectors in a number of occupational areas offering breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge, skills and understanding that will provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and work-related skills.

Entry requirements

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English Language or maths at grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the UK travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll learn what a career in travel and tourism involves and how to prepare for it.
  • You'll study specialist areas such as cabin crew, cruise ships, and resort representation.
  • You'll gain knowledge of tour operations, travel agencies, and business travel.
  • You'll learn about airports, aviation communications, and ground operations.
  • You'll understand responsible tourism and heritage tourism.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through assignments, observation, and an online portfolio of evidence. Classes are delivered in the classroom at the Lewes Campus. Trips and visits are built into the course and form part of your learning. Overseas trips have included destinations such as New York, Iceland, and China, though these are not compulsory.

What you will need to bring

East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm what you need before you start. Budget for trips and visits, which are part of the course and carry an additional cost beyond the course fee.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books holidays or business travel.
  • Cabin crew, works on commercial flights as part of an airline team. This role typically requires further airline-specific training after your qualification.
  • Resort representative, supports holidaymakers at overseas destinations.
  • Tour operations coordinator, helps plan and manage package tours.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in or departures.
  • Conference and events coordinator, organises meetings and events for businesses.
  • Business travel coordinator, manages travel arrangements for corporate clients.

What you could study next

  • A degree in travel and tourism, business, hotel management, or marketing. The course earns UCAS points, so you can apply to university on completion.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Hospitality or Tourism Management at Level 5, a work-based route into management roles.
  • An apprenticeship in travel services or events, combining work and further study after the course.
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