Travel and Tourism Level 3 Extended Diploma

Travel and Tourism Level 3 Extended Diploma

On this course, you will learn about all aspects of travel and tourism, including customer care as well as the study of destinations, holidays and attractions.

You will study several core units and additional, specialist units to include: the business of travel and tourism; event organisation and customer service. This is a very practical course, covering all aspects of this exciting industry.

There will be opportunities for you to take part in several trips throughout the course, including one that you will help arrange as part of your coursework. There is also an optional overseas residential study tour, and you will undertake part time work experience during the course.

For general enquiries, please contact: admissions@newcollege.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.

Future career and study opportunities

Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress onto Higher Education to study for a for an HNC/HND, foundation degree or degree in a wide range of travel-related subjects.

Alternatively, you may wish to move directly into employment or an apprenticeship in the travel and tourism industry. Job roles are varied, including travel agents and tour operators, in the transport and accommodation sectors and in government funded organisations such as the National Trust or VisitBritain.

Work experience/Careers Extra

If you are studying for the Extended Diploma, you will undertake 35-hours industry work placement as part of your studies. Our college Employability Team will support to find this, which will develop your employability skills and enhance your CV.

Additional resources/costs

We recommend that you buy a course textbook and you will also need to supply your own notebooks and stationery. A variety of optional visits and trips are also offered at an additional cost.

Contact

If you have a question about this or any other full-time course, email admissions@newcollege.ac.uk or call 01793 611470

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