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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
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. Students aged 16 to 18 years old do not pay tuition fees. If you are 19 or over, fees may still apply, though funding may be available.

The course covers the UK the course industry, customer service, and preparation for a career in the sector. Optional units include aviation topics such as flight operations, airport ground operations, airline health and safety, and cabin crew. You will also complete 30 or more hours of work placement and take part in industry visits, including trips to East Midlands Airport. The course typically takes one year.

You will finish with an NCFE Certificate 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 is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll develop customer service skills specific to travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll learn how to prepare for a career in the travel, tourism, and aviation sector.
  • You'll study aviation topics such as flight operations, airport ground operations, and airline health and safety.
  • You'll investigate the role of cabin crew and worldwide passenger airlines.
  • You'll gain practical experience through 30 or more hours of work placement in the industry.

How you will learn

You will study in the classroom at Nottingham College City Hub, covering core and optional units. Learning includes guest speakers from the industry and visits to East Midlands Airport. Work placements give you hands-on experience in a real industry setting. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and unit-based tasks across your chosen modules.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Cabin crew member, works on passenger flights ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Airport ground operations agent, assists passengers and manages check-in or boarding.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate travel packages.
  • Customer service advisor, supports travellers in a travel or tourism business.
  • Holiday representative, looks after customers at overseas resorts.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or HNC in Travel and Tourism, a step toward management roles in the sector.
  • Degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality, for those aiming at graduate-level careers.
  • Airline-specific training programmes, such as cabin crew induction courses run by individual carriers.
  • Apprenticeship in Travel or Aviation, combining work and further study at Level 3 or above.
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