Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Scunthorpe

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at North Lindsey College, full-time during the day. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and circumstances.

The course covers travel destinations, customer service, enterprise, and tourism management. You'll learn from industry experts across a year of full-time study. You need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, to join.

You'll finish with the NCFE Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism, which carries UCAS points and opens routes into the industry or further study.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism is a fantastic course that will prepare you for your next steps into the travel and tourism industry. It is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels and carries UCAS points as a steppingstone directly into the industry or even an apprenticeship.

Learn from industry experts about the world of Travel and Tourism, focusing on destinations, management techniques, enterprise and customer service skills.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s grade 4 and above including maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key travel and tourism destinations around the world.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for the travel industry.
  • You'll study enterprise and business skills relevant to tourism.
  • You'll learn tourism management techniques used in the industry.
  • You'll understand how travel businesses operate and are organised.
  • You'll build knowledge of different types of travel, from leisure to events.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at North Lindsey College, learning through taught sessions, practical activities, and industry-focused projects. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than formal exams. You'll work on real industry scenarios covering destinations, customer service, and business management throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

North Lindsey College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books holidays or business travel.
  • Cabin crew, works on commercial flights looking after passengers.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of a travel company.
  • Tourism officer, promotes destinations or events for a local organisation.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and sell package holidays.
  • Customer service advisor, handles bookings and queries for a travel brand.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Travel and Tourism, a natural next step after this Diploma for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality, typically Level 6, for roles in management or destination marketing.
  • A travel and tourism apprenticeship, combining work and study directly in the industry.

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