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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Bristol

Cost£2,573.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

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

The course covers the course industry in depth. You'll explore destinations, customer service, tour operations, and the business side of travel. It typically takes one year to complete. Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths, are required to enrol. If you're progressing from a Level 2 course, you'll need to have achieved a merit grade.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Travel and Tourism at Level 3.

Who this course is for

You will immerse yourself in a wide range of highly regarded travel and tourism related activities and study. It offers the opportunity to explore the hugely exciting variety of employment opportunities that this expanding service sector has to offer. In addition to work in the sector, progression to university study is also an option for those who successfully complete this course.

Entry requirements

You will need:----Five GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths--A desire to learn all about the tourism industry----Good communication skills both verbal and written are desirable. Keyboard skills are also a benefit.If you are progressing from a level 2 course you will need to have achieved a merit grade.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a wide range of travel and tourism destinations and products.
  • You'll study how tour operators and travel agents work.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for the travel industry.
  • You'll learn about marketing and promotion within tourism.
  • You'll examine sustainable tourism and its impact on destinations.
  • You'll build knowledge of transport, accommodation, and hospitality services.
  • You'll investigate career and employment opportunities across the travel sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at College Green Centre. Teaching combines tutor-led lessons, group work, and research activities. Assessment includes assignments, projects, and coursework submitted throughout the year. There may also be presentations and case study tasks that reflect real industry scenarios.

What you will need to bring

College Green Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate package tours.
  • Customer service advisor, supports clients in a travel or leisure setting.
  • Holiday representative, works with tourists at resort destinations.
  • Airport customer services agent, assists passengers at check-in or in the terminal.
  • Travel and tourism administrator, handles bookings and office operations for a travel business.

What you could study next

  • A Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Travel and Tourism or Hospitality, a natural next step into higher-level industry study.
  • A foundation degree or bachelor's degree in Tourism Management (Level 5 or Level 6), for those aiming toward management roles or university study, which this qualification supports entry to.
  • A CIPD qualification, relevant if you move into HR roles within a large travel or hospitality employer.
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