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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Lambeth – Lambeth College Clapham Campus

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Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Clapham Campus, full-time during the day. Fees may vary depending on your circumstances, so it's worth checking what applies to you.

The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll study the knowledge and applied skills needed for work in travel, tourism, and business. Units cover destinations, customer service, travel products, and business operations. You'll also explore the wider tourism industry and how it works.

You'll finish with an NCFE Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism is an advanced qualification designed to teach you the applied skills and knowledge you will need, for a successful and rewarding career in the travel and tourism and business sector. This course can increase your professional accreditation for progressing directly to employment, or can provide the perfect platform for advancement on to further training, Higher Education, and BA (Hons) study.This two-year qualification covers a comprehensive array of key industry areas, each essential to the travel and tourism industry, which can be applied to current or future employment in a variety of roles. The content has been specifically developed with employers, industry experts and experienced tutors; in order to ensure that it will be relevant in the real world, and meets the exacting needs of your future employers.On this course you will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry as a whole, while also learning a host of transferrable industry-skills that will help you in whichever career path you choose to take. You will be taught about everything from the business and marketing operations that drive the industry, through to the customer service and inter-personal skills needed to be a success in your chosen career.Through a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you will be able to tailor your study to match your career aspirations. Whether you are interested in UK-based tourism and visitor attractions; hospitality, conferencing and events; working as a holiday representative; airline cabin crew operations; responsible and specialist tourism; or if want to get involved with the business, retail, and marketing sector of the industry; this qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills to match your level of ambition.With our great facilities, industry-expert tutors, and our professional links with a network of industry contacts, we have the perfect ...

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 9�4 (A�C), including either English Language/Literature or Maths, OR a Distinction/Merit on a relevant Level 2 Diploma. Evidence of previous qualifications must be provided at interview/enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key travel and tourism destinations and how they attract visitors.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for a travel and tourism setting.
  • You'll learn about travel products, services, and how they are sold.
  • You'll study business operations within the travel and tourism sector.
  • You'll understand how the wider tourism industry is structured and managed.
  • You'll build skills for progressing into employment or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lambeth College Clapham Campus. Teaching combines theory with applied tasks linked to real industry contexts. Assessment is likely to include assignments and project work throughout the course. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through each unit.

What you will need to bring

Lambeth College Clapham Campus 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 for an airline.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and sell package holidays.
  • Travel agency assistant, supports day-to-day sales and bookings.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries in a travel or tourism business.
  • Tourism information officer, assists visitors at a local or regional level.

What you could study next

  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Level 4 or Level 5) builds on this qualification for those wanting to move into management roles.
  • A BA (Hons) degree in Tourism Management or a related subject is a natural next step for those aiming for graduate-level careers in the sector.
  • Professional qualifications from IATA or similar bodies can support specialist roles in airline or travel operations.
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