Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Lancaster – Lancaster & Morecambe College
CostThere will be numerous fun and educational visits throughout the duration of the course for which an initial cost of £75 (approx) is payable at the start of the course. Some places visited over previous years are; Concorde, Great Tower Activity Centre, B
Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster and Morecambe College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study the travel and tourism industry in depth, covering areas such as cabin crew, travel agencies, tour operations, and visitor attractions. The course includes educational trips, guest speakers from the industry, work experience, and maths and English where needed. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English, or a related Level 2 qualification with equivalent Maths and English grades.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for 16-18 year old and will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience. The course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher including Maths or English OR a Level 1 related qualification PLUS grade D/3 or higher in Maths or English.
Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured, including airlines, tour operators, and visitor attractions.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
You'll learn about destinations, travel products, and how they are sold to customers.
You'll gain an understanding of cabin crew roles and airline operations.
You'll build employability skills through work experience and employer encounters.
You'll take part in educational trips to real tourism and travel destinations.
You'll develop knowledge of how tourism businesses operate and are managed.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, educational visits, and guest speakers with industry experience. Assessment includes assignments, projects, and coursework completed throughout the year. Maths and English are embedded into the programme where applicable. Work experience is part of the course, giving you direct exposure to the industry alongside your classroom learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster and Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start. There is an initial cost of approximately £75 for educational visits and trips that take place during the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent: advising customers and booking holidays and flights
Air cabin crew: working on commercial flights for airlines
Airline customer service agent: supporting passengers at airports
Tour manager: leading and organising group travel itineraries
Visitor attraction manager: running museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
Tourism officer: promoting destinations for local authorities or tourism boards
What you could study next
A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Travel and Tourism or Hospitality Management, offered at many colleges, takes your knowledge to a higher level and can lead into management roles.
A degree in Tourism Management, Events Management, or Business with Tourism is a natural next step if you want to move into graduate-level roles in the industry.
An Apprenticeship in Travel or Customer Service can combine earning with further structured training.
