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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Chelmsford

CostWorld Travel Market £80Uniform approximately £15 (Year 2 Only)Books approximately £100 Year 1 work experience, visits and other costs approximately £200 Year 2 work experience, visits and other costs approximately £200
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Chelmsford. Classes run at Chelmsford College Moulsham, full-time over two years. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, including English or Maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification to join. The level 3 travel and tourism classes cover the UK travel industry, customer service, destinations, marketing, aviation communications, responsible tourism, and leadership. You'll also complete at least 30 hours of work experience each year with an external organisation. The course is designed to prepare you for university or a career in travel, tourism, or aviation.

Who this course is for

The Travel & Tourism with Cabin Crew study programme is designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and work-ready skills needed to progress onto a university course or to start a successful career in the sector. The qualification is tailored to the needs and interests of people aspiring to work in a Travel and Tourism or Aviation career. This Level 3 Travel and Tourism course consists of a wide variety of specialist areas such as: Marketing Conference and events Holiday resorts Overall, this programme will provide you with a professionally recognised and creative qualification, that aims to increase confidence and higher-order thinking skills to work towards university qualifications or careers in event planning, tour operations, holiday resorts, travel agents, airlines and many more.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English or Maths or successful achievement at a relevant Level 2 vocational course

What you will learn

  • You'll study the structure of the UK travel and tourism industry and key destinations.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for the travel sector.
  • You'll explore marketing for travel and tourism businesses.
  • You'll learn about airport ground operations and aviation communications.
  • You'll study resort operations, tour guiding, and specialist tourism.
  • You'll cover health, safety, and security in aviation.
  • You'll examine responsible tourism and UK heritage attractions.
  • You'll build knowledge of leadership and human resources in the sector.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Chelmsford College Moulsham, with a mix of taught sessions and independent study across both years. Assessment is through coursework and assignments linked to each unit. You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours of work experience each year with an external organisation. You'll need to find your placement independently, though support is available.

What you will need to bring

There are some additional costs to plan for. A trip to World Travel Market costs around £80. Books cost approximately £100. Work experience, visits, and other course costs are around £200 per year. In Year 2, a uniform costs approximately £15. Chelmsford College Moulsham will confirm the full details before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel agent: advising customers on holidays and bookings.
  • Cabin crew: working on commercial flights for an airline.
  • Resort representative: supporting holidaymakers at overseas resorts.
  • Tour guide: leading groups at tourist attractions or on tours.
  • Conference and events coordinator: organising business and leisure events.
  • Airport ground operations agent: handling check-in, boarding, and passenger services.
  • Tour operator: planning and selling package holidays.

What you could study next

A Level 3 travel and tourism qualification can lead to a range of degree-level options. You could apply for a BA in Tourism Management, Events Management, or Hospitality. Some learners go on to study aviation or business degrees. If you want to move into management, a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Management or Hospitality could be a next step after gaining some industry experience.

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