Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Plymouth – City College Plymouth

Cost£2,500.00
Duration41 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Plymouth. Classes run full-time at City College Plymouth, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 41 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work across the travel and tourism industry. You'll study topics such as destination geography, customer service, travel products, and how the industry operates globally. This level 3 travel and tourism qualification is awarded by NCFE and is well suited to anyone ready to commit to focused, full-time study.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore global travel destinations and their appeal to different types of travellers.
  • You'll learn how travel and tourism businesses operate, including tour operators, airlines, and travel agencies.
  • You'll develop customer service skills specific to the travel and tourism industry.
  • You'll study how to research, plan, and sell travel products and packages.
  • You'll examine factors that affect the industry, including sustainability and responsible tourism.
  • You'll build knowledge of travel legislation, health and safety, and passenger rights.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City College Plymouth, combining taught lessons with practical tasks and assignments. Assessment is through coursework and written assignments completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will give feedback on your work as you progress through each unit of the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant: advising customers and booking holidays or business travel
  • Tour operator assistant: helping plan and coordinate package tours
  • Airport customer service agent: supporting passengers at check-in and departure
  • Holiday rep: looking after customers at overseas resorts
  • Cruise line crew member: working in guest services on cruise ships
  • Tourism information officer: promoting destinations and helping visitors
  • Cabin crew: delivering in-flight service for an airline

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism Management: a higher-level route into management roles, studied at university or college.
  • BA (Hons) in Tourism Management: a full degree for those aiming at management or specialist careers in the sector.
  • IATA Foundation in Travel and Tourism: an internationally recognised qualification valued by airlines and travel agencies.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Travel and Tourism: a shorter higher-level option if a full degree is not the right fit yet.

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