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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Loughborough – Main Campus

CostContact the provider
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

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About this course

Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Learners aged 16 to 18 years old may be entitled to fee remission, and some learners aged 19 or over may also be eligible. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English Language, or a merit in the Level 3 NCFE Certificate in the course.

The course covers the UK the course industry, customer service, and preparation for a career in the sector. Units also include aviation topics such as flight operations, airport ground operations, and airline health and safety. You'll take part in industry visits and work placements. The course takes two years and leads to the NCFE Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to provide you with an excellent understanding of the principles of working within the tourism and aviation sector and is a great starting point if you want to pursue a career in the travel, tourism and aviation industry. The course is ideal if you want to develop your knowledge of the different components within the sectors of Travel and Tourism and undertake employment as an Events Manager, Visitor Attraction Manager, Hotel Manager, Travel Agent, Tour Operator or within an airport or airline.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include GCSE English Language or progression from the Level 3 NCFE Certificate in Travel and Tourism with a merit.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and key components of the UK travel and tourism industry.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll study aviation topics including flight operations, UK airports, and airline health and safety.
  • You'll learn about airport ground operations and worldwide passenger airlines.
  • You'll prepare for employment in travel, tourism, and aviation roles.
  • You'll gain industry experience through visits to East Midlands Airport and work placements.
  • You'll hear from guest speakers working in the sector.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time over two years. The course combines core modules with optional units chosen from a wide list. Learning includes industry visits, guest speakers from the sector, and work placements. Assessment is through the units that make up the NCFE Diploma.

What you will need to bring

Main Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books travel arrangements.
  • Cabin crew, works on passenger aircraft for an airline. Most airlines require further airline-specific training before you can fly.
  • Airport ground operations agent, handles passenger and aircraft services at an airport.
  • Events coordinator, plans and delivers events for organisations.
  • Hotel or visitor attraction roles, working in hospitality and tourism settings.
  • Tour operator, creates and sells holiday packages for customers.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, or Events Management (Level 6), for roles in management or specialist areas of the industry.
  • An HNC or HND in a related subject (Level 4 or Level 5), a shorter higher-education route into the sector.
  • Airline or cabin crew training programmes, which most airlines run separately as part of their own recruitment process.
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