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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Nottingham – Nottingham College City Hub – Daytime

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

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About this course

Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College City Hub, full-time during the day. Tuition is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding may be available.

The course covers the UK the course industry, customer service, and preparation for a career in the sector. You'll also study optional units from a wide list, covering areas such as aviation, airport operations, airline cabin crew, and worldwide passenger airlines. The course typically takes one year. You'll also complete 30 or more hours of work placement and take part in industry visits.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to provide you with an excellent understanding of the principles of working within the tourism and aviation sector and is a great starting point if you want to pursue a career in the travel, tourism and aviation industry.

Entry requirements

You will need:

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above or progression from the Level 2 NCFE Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism or the Level 2 NCFE Diploma in Aviation.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the UK travel and tourism industry works.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll prepare for the practical demands of a career in the sector.
  • You'll study aviation topics such as flight operations, airport ground operations, and airline health and safety.
  • You'll investigate the role of airline cabin crew.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through work placements and visits to East Midlands Airport.
  • You'll hear from industry guest speakers about working in travel and aviation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nottingham College City Hub. The course combines core modules with optional units chosen from a list of 27. You'll take part in industry visits, including trips to East Midlands Airport, and complete work placements of 30 or more hours. Guest speakers from the industry also contribute to your learning.

What you will need to bring

Nottingham College City Hub 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 passenger aircraft ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in and departures.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and sell package holidays.
  • Travel and tourism administrator, supports operations in a travel business.
  • Ground operations agent, coordinates aircraft turnaround and passenger handling.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate in Travel and Tourism (Level 4), a natural next step into higher-level study of the industry.
  • A degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality (Level 6), for those aiming at management roles.
  • Specialist cabin crew training programmes, required by airlines before you can work as cabin crew.
  • Apprenticeships in travel services or aviation, combining work and study at Level 3 or above.
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