Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Selby

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

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

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, including English and Maths. A Level 2 qualification with a Merit grade is also accepted, alongside Level 2 English and Maths. The course runs over two years and covers the course industry, customer service, destinations, and travel products. You'll also explore how tourism businesses operate in the UK and internationally.

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

Who this course is for

The UK ranks as the seventh-largest tourism market in the world, contributing over £70 billion annually to the economy. With more than two million people employed in the Travel and Tourism sector across the country, there are abundant career opportunities both in the UK and internationally.

By enrolling in this Travel and Tourism course, you will gain essential knowledge and qualifications to launch your career in this dynamic and growing industry. Throughout the year, we organize a variety of day trips and an annual residential trip, offering valuable industry insights and hands-on experience.

The course structure combines a diverse range of learning methods, including classes, lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, and independent research. You will have the unique opportunity to study in our purpose-built aircraft cabin room, where you can develop the skills and knowledge required for a career as Cabin Crew. The course will also incorporate digital resources, allowing you to research and study the latest trends and news in travel and tourism. Some lessons will take place in classrooms where you’ll prepare for real-world work in the industry, and you will gain proficiency in using industry-standard travel directories and manuals.

Our strong links with major industry companies such as Fly Me, Jet2 Holidays, Travel Counsellors, and the Tourism Department provide students with the chance to learn from professionals with real-life experience.

Additionally, we arrange a variety of visits and residential trips throughout the academic year. Past day visits have included trips to Chatsworth House, The Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and London. Previous overnight trips have taken students to destinations such as New York, Amsterdam, and Disneyland Paris (subject to availability).

Please note: Work placement opportunities will be available as part of the course.

Entry requirements

Level 3 Certificate/Diploma:

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and/or Maths, or a Level 2 qualification with a Merit Grade, plus Level 2/Grade 9-4 in English and/or Maths.

Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Diploma:

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths, or

A Level 2 qualification with a Merit Grade, plus Level 2/Grade 9-4 in English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key travel and tourism destinations across the UK and worldwide.
  • You'll learn how travel and tourism businesses operate and are managed.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for the travel industry.
  • You'll study travel products, services, and how they are sold.
  • You'll understand the economic and cultural impact of tourism.
  • You'll gain knowledge of careers and roles across the travel sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Selby College. Teaching includes group work, research tasks, and practical activities. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed throughout the course. You may also take part in industry visits and events organised by the college.

What you will need to bring

Selby College 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 member, further airline training and assessment required.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at UK or overseas destinations.
  • Tourism officer, promotes destinations or attractions for local organisations.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate travel packages.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Level 4 or 5), a natural next step into higher-level industry study.
  • A degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality (Level 6), for those aiming at management roles.
  • Airline-specific cabin crew training, required alongside any qualification for that role.

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