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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Hastings

Cost£2573.00 A high level of personal grooming is required for this course, plus approximately £250 to cover uniform, resources and materials, course-related trips and visits.
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 Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, full-time during the day.

You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English Language or Maths at grade 4, or successful completion of the course. The course covers topics including the world of the course, global destinations, managing the customer experience, the course enterprises, the airport experience, and visitor attractions. It runs over two years.

You'll finish with an Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma is the most up to date Travel and Tourism course available, meaning that you will be studying the industry in its most recent form, putting you in prime position to watch first hand as the industry develops and adapts with changing times, bringing with it exciting new opportunities for the future.

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 the world of travel and tourism and how the industry operates.
  • You'll study global destinations and what makes them attractive to travellers.
  • You'll learn how to manage the customer experience in travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll examine travel and tourism enterprises and how they are run.
  • You'll understand the airport experience and the roles involved.
  • You'll investigate visitor attractions and their place in the industry.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed in a variety of ways. These include online examinations, role plays, short answer question sheets, and written assignments. You'll also design and develop industry materials, give individual and group presentations, and take part in practical assessments such as tour guiding and supervised team-building activities.

What you will need to bring

A high level of personal grooming is required for this course. You should also budget around £250 to cover uniform, resources and materials, and course-related trips and visits. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Tour guide, leads groups at destinations in the UK or abroad.
  • Holiday advisor, supports customers as a holiday representative overseas.
  • Cabin crew, requires further airline-specific training and selection.
  • Overseas supervisor, manages holiday rep teams at a resort.
  • Visitor attraction staff, works in operations or customer service at attractions.

What you could study next

  • Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Level 3), the natural next step after year one of this course, completed in year two at the same college.
  • A degree in travel, tourism, or hospitality management (Level 6), for those wanting to move into management or specialist roles.
  • An HNC or HND in Travel and Tourism (Level 4 or Level 5), a shorter higher-education route if a full degree is not your goal.
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