Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run full-time at Hammersmith and Fulham College, five days a week during the day. To join, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification with Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2. The course runs over two years. In year one you work toward the Certificate. If you continue into year two, you complete the full Diploma and earn UCAS points for university entry. You'll study global destinations, tour guiding, business travel, events, and customer service, and take part in an overseas work placement.
Who this course is for
16-18 year olds and Adults (19+)
Entry requirements
You will need
Four GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English and maths
or
A relevant Level 2 qualification and Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2
What you will learn
You'll explore global destinations and understand how international tourism operates.
You'll study tour guiding and the skills needed to lead and support travellers.
You'll learn how the conference and events industry works.
You'll develop customer service skills for travel and aviation settings.
You'll gain knowledge of business travel and airline operations.
You'll build industry experience through an overseas work placement in countries such as Spain, Italy, or Portugal.
You'll understand tourism marketing and how destinations attract visitors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and industry-linked projects. Assessment is through assignments and coursework completed across the two years. An overseas work placement gives you hands-on experience in a live tourism setting. Educational trips to popular destinations also form part of your learning. The centre will confirm the full assessment schedule before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant: advising clients and booking holidays or business trips
Airline cabin crew: delivering in-flight customer service
Airport operations staff: supporting passengers and airport processes
Event planner: organising conferences, corporate events, and tours
Tour guide: leading groups at destinations in the UK or abroad
Tourism marketing specialist: promoting destinations and travel brands
What you could study next
Level 4 or HNC in Travel and Tourism: the next step if you want to deepen specialist knowledge before moving into management roles.
BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality and Events: a degree route for those who complete the year-two Diploma and earn UCAS points.
IATA courses: short industry certifications recognised by airlines and travel agencies worldwide.
