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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Stansted – Stansted Airport College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Stansted. Classes run at Stansted Airport College, full-time over two years.

The course gives you a thorough grounding in how the course industry works. You'll explore destinations, customer service, tourism operations, and the business side of travel. Units cover areas like air travel, holiday planning, and working with customers. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, to join.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to give learners the skills to work in the travel and tourism sector. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of the travel and tourism industry and allow them to explore the various avenues of work within the industry. This contributes towards further progression into HE.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 or better to include maths and English at grade 4 or better.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured.
  • You'll study popular destinations and what makes them attractive to travellers.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for a travel and tourism setting.
  • You'll learn about air travel operations and how airlines and airports work.
  • You'll understand how holiday packages are planned and sold.
  • You'll examine the business and marketing principles behind travel companies.
  • You'll look at career routes available across the travel and tourism sector.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Stansted Airport College. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, research tasks, and project work. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years that demonstrates your knowledge and skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stansted Airport College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books holidays and flights.
  • Cabin crew member, works on board aircraft for a UK or international airline.
  • Holiday rep, supports customers at resorts on behalf of a tour operator.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in and departures.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and sell package holidays.
  • Travel agency manager, oversees day-to-day operations of a travel agency.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Tourism Management, a two-year higher education course for those wanting to move into management roles.
  • BA (Hons) in Travel and Tourism Management, a full degree for deeper study and graduate-level careers.
  • IATA qualifications, specialist certifications recognised by airlines and travel businesses worldwide.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Travel and Tourism, a shorter higher-level option for those wanting to specialise.
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