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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Peterborough – Peterborough College

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll study destination knowledge, customer service, travel operations, and tourism management. Units also cover the business side of the industry, including marketing and finance. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. A Merit in a Level 2 Travel qualification plus GCSE English and maths at grade 4 is also accepted.

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

Who this course is for

Please contact the college for further information on this course

Entry requirements

Please contact the college for entry requirement details

What you will learn

  • You'll explore global travel destinations and how the tourism industry operates.
  • You'll study customer service skills for travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll learn how travel businesses are marketed and managed.
  • You'll develop knowledge of travel operations, including ticketing and booking systems.
  • You'll examine the impact of tourism on destinations and local communities.
  • You'll build understanding of roles across the travel industry, from retail travel to airlines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Peterborough College. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework. There is no final exam. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College 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 commercial flights ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
  • Tour operator, plans and sells package holidays for travel companies.
  • Tourism officer, promotes destinations and supports visitors for local authorities.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in and departure gates.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of travel companies.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality, for those aiming at senior roles in the industry.
  • A degree in Business with Tourism, combining commercial skills with travel sector knowledge.
  • An apprenticeship in Travel Consultancy, earning while working toward a recognised travel qualification.
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