Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford, full-time over two years.

The course covers the industry from front-line roles to behind the scenes. You'll explore cabin crew, holiday reps, travel agents, tour operations, marketing, and customer service. Learning is hands-on, with group work, role plays, presentations, and industry trips.

You'll finish with an NCFE Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This course enables you to explore the fast-paced world of Travel and Tourism. You will explore different aspects of the industry from the front line in the roles of Cabin Crew, Holiday Reps or Travel Agents to behind the scenes within Tour Operations, Marketing and Customer Service.

This is a very practical course involving group work, role plays and presentations.

We try to include as many trips as possible to enhance your studying and give you first-hand experience within the Travel and Tourism industry; we offer both day trips to visitor attractions and residential trips overseas. Some of the places we have visited in recent years include New York, LA, Croatia and Portugal.

The aim of the qualifications is to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of the Travel and tourism industry and allow them to explore the various avenues of work within this fast growing sector. This course will allow learners to gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll study front-line roles including cabin crew, holiday reps, and travel agents.
  • You'll learn about tour operations, marketing, and customer service.
  • You'll develop skills in group work, presentations, and role play scenarios.
  • You'll gain first-hand experience through industry trips and visits.
  • You'll build knowledge of global destinations and travel products.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, role plays, and presentations. The course includes industry trips to give you practical experience. Assessment is through coursework, assignments, and practical tasks completed throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books holidays and flights.
  • Cabin crew member, works on board aircraft for a UK or international airline.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of a tour operator.
  • Tour operations coordinator, plans and manages package travel products.
  • Customer service advisor, handles bookings and queries for a travel company.
  • Marketing assistant, promotes travel products and destinations for a tour operator.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Travel and Tourism Management, for those wanting to move into management or specialist roles.
  • A degree in Events Management, a related field with strong crossover skills.
  • An apprenticeship in travel or hospitality, combining work and further study.
  • A Level 4 qualification in Marketing or Business, useful for tour operations and travel marketing careers.

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