Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Southampton. Classes run at Totton College, daytime over two years. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or a Merit or Distinction at Level 2, and to be working towards English and maths. The course covers air fares, travel geography, tour guiding, resort representation, and ski chalet hosting. You'll also develop customer service, itinerary planning, and project management skills, with trips and visits built into your studies. The course is designed around the South Coast's airport and cruise industries, giving your learning a strong local context.
Who this course is for
Open your eyes to a whole new world as you explore travel and tourism in the South coast, UK and beyond. You will have the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most dynamic and fast growing industries. It is a lively and busy course with the advantage of interesting trips and visits on which to base your study. This qualification in Travel and Tourism covers many aspects to help you develop the skills and knowledge that you need to prepare for your career within the industry, covering elements like air fares, travel geography, tour guiding, resort representatives and ski chalet hosts. You will learn the essentials of customer service and hospitality across the world, as well as an understanding of travel agency operations from teachers with experience from the industry such as travel agents, merchant navy and over sea reps.
What you will learn
You'll study air fares, ticketing, and travel geography.
You'll learn about tour guiding, resort representation, and ski chalet hosting.
You'll develop customer service and hospitality planning skills.
You'll practise planning itineraries and managing travel projects.
You'll build presentation skills through course activities and trips.
You'll strengthen your English and maths alongside your travel and tourism studies.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and trips and visits that support your studies. Assessment is based on the NCFE framework for this qualification. The course uses the Nacro Education Get Set! framework, which focuses on critical and transferable skills. Your progress will be assessed through coursework, projects, and presentations rather than formal written exams alone.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Totton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book trips.
