During this course, you will cover the following units: The UK/European/long-haul destinations The business of travel and tourism Customer service in travel and tourism Retail travel operations Work experience in the travel and tourism sector UK visitor attractions Entertainment for holidaymakers Working as a children’s representative in travel and tourism Tourism in rural areas Events, conferences and exhibitions Investigating the cruise industry Organising a travel and tourism study visit Responsible tourism Marketing travel and tourism Products and services Working as a holiday representative

College 16+

Travel and Tourism

Level 3 Travel and Tourism

During this advanced course, you will develop your awareness of the latest travel trends, both nationally and internationally, gain valuable work experience within the industry, understand the importance of marketing and responsible tourism, and discover what it takes to become a successful holiday representative. You may also have the opportunity to undertake Mandarin lessons too!

You could accrue up to 168 UCAS Tariff Points upon successful completion of this course, enabling you to progress on to university.

Our successful alumna, Sophie, completed this course and has since progressed to the University of Northampton, studying a degree in International Tourism Management.

More information

Start Date and Duration

The course will start in September and will take two years to complete.

This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

Course Content

During this course, you will cover the following units:

The UK/European/long-haul destinations
The business of travel and tourism
Customer service in travel and tourism
Retail travel operations
Work experience in the travel and tourism sector
UK visitor attractions
Entertainment for holidaymakers
Working as a children’s representative in travel and tourism
Tourism in rural areas
Events, conferences and exhibitions
Investigating the cruise industry
Organising a travel and tourism study visit
Responsible tourism
Marketing travel and tourism
Products and services
Working as a holiday representative

Assessment Methods

You will be assessed through a combination of short written tests, case studies, projects, presentations and role plays.

Entry Requirements

You should have 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths.

Course Cost

If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2025), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation. For more information, please visit our dedicated financial support page.

Future Progression Opportunities

Once you have completed this course, you will be ready to launch your career in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries. You may choose to work within a holiday resort, events management, an airport and much more.

You will also have the opportunity to study a degree at university, enabling you to advance your knowledge and enhance your job prospects.

Degree Overview

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Learning Environment and Assessment

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Careers and Progression

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Connecting Classroom to Career

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