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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Darlington

Cost£3,301.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

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

You must have completed the Introductory Diploma in the course before joining this course. Over 34 weeks, you'll study destinations, customer service, travel products, and the business of tourism. The course builds on your earlier study and earns you UCAS points toward university applications.

Previous students have gone on to work as travel agents, cabin crew, and overseas representatives. You'll finish with an NCFE Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is for students aged 16+. The completion of this course plus the Introductory Diploma will enable sufficient UCAS points to apply to a variety of different universities.

Previous students who have studied this course have also gone on to take job roles as travel agents with Hays Travel; cabin crew with Jet2 and overseas representatives including Camp America.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have completed the Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism as a prerequisite to this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a wide range of travel destinations and how to sell them to customers.
  • You'll learn how travel and tourism businesses operate, including tour operators and airlines.
  • You'll study customer service skills for the travel industry.
  • You'll understand how to plan and cost travel itineraries.
  • You'll examine the impact of tourism on destinations and local communities.
  • You'll develop knowledge of travel products, including package holidays and specialist travel.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Darlington College. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework completed throughout the course. Some units may include presentations or case studies. There are no formal written exams for most units, though assessment fees may apply for certain elements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington 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.
  • Travel agent, works in a high street or online travel agency such as Hays Travel.
  • Cabin crew, works on board aircraft for airlines such as Jet2.
  • Overseas representative, supports holidaymakers at resorts abroad.
  • Tour operator coordinator, plans and manages package holiday programmes.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in and departures.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Travel and Tourism or Hospitality, building on your UCAS points from this qualification.
  • A degree in Business or Events Management, for a broader route into the travel industry.
  • An apprenticeship in Travel Consultancy, combining work and further study.
  • A Level 3 qualification in Cabin Crew or Aviation Operations, for a more specialist route into airline work.
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