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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Solihull

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

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

The course covers worldwide the course destinations, adventure tourism, overseas representative roles, holiday park hosting, conference and event management, and tour guiding. You'll also take part in day trips, a residential study visit, guest speaker sessions, and practical activities such as sales role plays and welcome meetings. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for you if you have recently left school and wish to follow a career in the Travel and Tourism industry.

You will study a range of subjects relevant to the industry such as: -Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations - Worldwide Adventure Tourism - Overseas Representatives - Holiday Park Host - Conference and Event - Tour Guiding

Entry requirements

4 GCSE grades at C/3 or above or Progression from a Level 2 course or above.

You will need to have a suitable reference and undertake a successful interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore worldwide travel and tourism destinations and how the industry works.
  • You'll study worldwide adventure tourism and the experiences it offers.
  • You'll learn what overseas representatives do and how to carry out their duties.
  • You'll understand the role of a holiday park host.
  • You'll develop skills in conference and event planning.
  • You'll practise tour guiding techniques.
  • You'll build practical skills through sales role plays, presentations, and welcome meetings.

How you will learn

Most of your time is spent in the classroom. You'll also visit attractions, hear from guest speakers, and take part in a residential study visit. Assessment is through practical assignments and coursework. The Worldwide Tourist Destinations unit includes an online test. Places are offered by interview, a screening test, and successful completion of a Welcome Day.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to dress smartly and wear an appropriate uniform. You'll be expected to attend all day trips and the residential study visit throughout the year. Solihull College and University Centre will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Tour guide, leads groups at destinations and attractions.
  • Overseas representative, supports holidaymakers at resorts abroad.
  • Holiday park host, delivers activities and customer service at a holiday park.
  • Conference and events coordinator, organises meetings and events for clients.
  • Travel agency sales advisor, sells travel products and packages to customers.

What you could study next

  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Level 4 or Level 5) builds on this Diploma and can lead to supervisory or management roles.
  • A bachelor's degree in Tourism Management or a related subject (Level 6) is a route into graduate-level roles in the industry.
  • Professional qualifications in events management are available for those who want to specialise in that area.
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