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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Harrogate. Classes run at St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course covers the key sectors of the tourism industry, including global destinations, customer service, marketing, and the business of travel. You'll explore how tourism shapes economies and communities around the world. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics, to enrol.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

The Travel and Tourism sector is vital for the success of economies around the world. Tourism creates a wide range of global job opportunities and plants a sense of cultural exchange between communities. In the UK, The travel and tourism sector is one of the UK’s largest employers, accounting for 9.5% of total employment in 2019 and contributed £213.8 billion to the UK’s GDP in 2018. Through studying this course, you will explore the key sectors of the tourism industry and develop and enrich your knowledge of the features and appeal of global destinations.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and key sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
  • You'll learn how tourism contributes to national and local economies.
  • You'll study worldwide travel destinations and what makes them appeal to different visitors.
  • You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
  • You'll examine how travel businesses market their products and services.
  • You'll investigate the cultural and environmental impacts of tourism.
  • You'll build knowledge of travel operations, including transport and accommodation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, group work, and research tasks. Assessment is through a combination of coursework assignments and externally set units. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units may include presentations or case study reports.

What you will need to bring

St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form 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.
  • Customer service advisor, supports clients in a travel or tourism business.
  • Holiday rep, looks after tourists at resorts on behalf of a travel company.
  • Visitor attraction assistant, works at museums, heritage sites, or theme parks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, a larger qualification for those wanting deeper study before higher education.
  • HNC in Hospitality or Tourism Management (Level 4), a good next step into higher-level study.
  • Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management or Events Management (Level 6), for those aiming at management roles in the industry.
  • IATA travel and tourism qualifications, for those moving into airline or ticketing roles.
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