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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Rochdale

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Rochdale. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College, full-time over two years.

The course covers the travel industry, customer service, global destinations, and tourism operations. You'll explore how airlines, tour operators, and travel agencies work. Units also cover marketing, finance, and the business side of tourism. NCFE awards this Extended Diploma, and it carries real weight with employers and universities.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths. If you don't yet have those, the college will enrol you in classes to work towards them. You'll finish with an NCFE Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English and Mathematics.BTEC Level 2 qualifications, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 qualifications are also accepted.If you have not attained GCSE grades 4-9 in English and Maths, you will automatically be enrolled in classes to work towards these qualifications at an appropriate level to suit your ability.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured.
  • You'll study major worldwide destinations and what makes them popular.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for travel and hospitality settings.
  • You'll learn how airlines, tour operators, and travel agencies operate.
  • You'll cover marketing and how tourism businesses attract customers.
  • You'll examine the financial and business side of running travel operations.
  • You'll look at sustainable tourism and its impact on destinations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hopwood Hall College. Assessment is a mix of assignments, projects, and coursework throughout the two years. There are no formal written exams for most units. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Cabin crew member, working on short or long-haul flights.
  • Tour operator assistant, helping to plan and sell holiday packages.
  • Airport customer service agent, supporting passengers at check-in or departures.
  • Holiday rep, looking after customers at overseas resorts.
  • Travel agency manager, overseeing a branch and its sales team.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Travel and Tourism Management, for a deeper academic route into the industry.
  • A degree in Hospitality and Events Management, which pairs well with tourism skills.
  • An apprenticeship in travel services, combining work and further training with an employer.
  • A BTEC Higher National Certificate in Travel and Tourism, a shorter higher-education option.
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