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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Epsom for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Epsom. Classes run at Epsom and Ewell High School, full-time during the day.

The course covers the course industry in depth. You'll explore destinations, customer service, marketing, and how travel businesses operate. Topics also include sustainable tourism and the factors that shape travel trends. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade A* to C to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

Do you like holidays? Would you like to travel in the future? Do you want to try something different? Are you unsure about your future career path? Do you prefer coursework to exams? Then try Travel and Tourism. The travel and tourism industry is dynamic, wide-ranging and fast-growing, and it offers a huge variety of employment opportunities for young people. The Travel and Tourism Department at Epsom and Ewell offers courses which will help students on their way to a career in the travel and tourism industry, whether they go straight into employment or study at a higher level at University. Even if you don't want to work in the industry, studying Travel & Tourism makes an interesting addition to your portfolio of qualifications. Course overview: There are 6 units that should be completed by the end of year 13. The first 3 units are compulsory and you choose to complete any other three units.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE Grade A* to C

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key global travel and tourism destinations.
  • You'll study how travel and tourism businesses are managed and marketed.
  • You'll learn about customer service in travel and tourism contexts.
  • You'll investigate sustainable tourism and its impact on destinations.
  • You'll examine the factors that influence travel trends and demand.
  • You'll develop research and presentation skills through coursework.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through coursework rather than exams. You'll complete assignments and projects linked to each unit. Classes are held in person at Epsom and Ewell High School during the day. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

Epsom and Ewell High School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Cabin crew, works on commercial flights ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate package holidays.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in and departure.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of a travel company.
  • Events coordinator, organises travel-related events and corporate trips.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 HNC or HND in Travel and Tourism, a natural next step for more specialist knowledge.
  • A degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality (Level 6), for roles in management or destination marketing.
  • An apprenticeship in travel services, combining work and further study in a travel business.

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