Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Broxbourne

Cost£2,573.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Broxbourne. Classes run at Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus, full-time over 35 weeks.

The course covers the course industry, domestic and international destinations, and business environments. You'll also develop customer service skills, sales and promotions knowledge, and presentation skills. Work experience and live industry briefs are part of the programme. The college has a simulated airline suite, including an 18-seat cabin, check-in desk, and security area.

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

Who this course is for

The Travel and Tourism industry offers a vast range of jobs taking you to all corners of the globe. This course will give you an opportunity to identify where your passion lies with an aim to prepare you for a career in the travel industry or as a member of cabin crew. What makes Travel & Tourism at HRC special? We are proud to have very high pass rates and learners progress to employment within the industry You will be taught in our exceptional simulated airline suite. The suite features our JetBlueAir 18-seat aeroplane cabin with HRC being one of only two colleges in the whole country to have this facility on-site. The cabin is complete with overhead lockers PA system check-in desk and security area providing an incredibly realistic training environment The team at HRC have all worked (or continue to work!) in the industry themselves in roles from air cabin crew to holiday representatives and know what employers are looking for in employees Alongside your qualification you will also take part in trips and visits to some of the top attractions both in the UK and overseasWhat do our students say?"The best thing about the course is that we covered everything within the industry so you get a good idea of what you want to do after.""Our tutors know a lot about the Travel industry and one of them is a Cabin Crew Manager. So we get to learn lots of insider information that can help us when applying for jobs."

Entry requirements

To take on this course you will need:200 GCSE entry points or have a Level 2 Diploma with a Merit gradeGCSE Grades 4/C in English and maths or be willing to work towards these in addition to your full-time courseTo provide examples of your work at an interview with usWe also welcome applications from students with relevant experience or qualifications.If you would like help understanding our entry requirements give our Information Team a call on 01992 411411.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure of the travel and tourism industry, both domestic and international.
  • You'll study tourism destinations and the business environments they operate in.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for the travel sector.
  • You'll learn about promotions and sales campaigns.
  • You'll practise presenting and working as part of a team.
  • You'll build research and independent working skills.
  • You'll gain experience through work placements and live industry briefs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical exercises, and work experience. The simulated airline suite at the campus gives you hands-on training in a realistic environment. You'll also work on live industry briefs and take part in trips and visits to UK and overseas attractions. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks.

What you will need to bring

Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Cabin crew member, though airlines set their own additional requirements.
  • Holiday representative, supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations.
  • Tourism officer, promoting destinations or attractions to visitors.
  • Customer service advisor, working within a travel or hospitality business.
  • Airport customer services agent, assisting passengers at check-in or departures.

What you could study next

  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Level 4 or Level 5), a common next step into management roles.
  • A degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality (Level 6), for those aiming at graduate-level positions.
  • An apprenticeship in travel services, combining work and further study.
  • Cabin crew training programmes run by individual airlines, which set their own entry criteria.

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