Travel & Tourism Level 3

Start Date

Level: 3

Course Course: P00178

Area: Aviation, Tourism & Events

Campus: City Campus

About this Course

BTECs focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education. Employers are looking for recruits with a thorough grounding in the latest industry requirements and work-ready skills such as teamwork. Higher education needs students who have experience of research, extended writing and meeting deadlines. The two-year Diploma starts by exploring the different organisations, ownership, and business structures within travel and tourism sector and examines how effective marketing and customer service provision is linked.

Key Units

1 - The World of Travel and Tourism
2 - Global Destinations
3 - Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism
4 - Managing the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism
5 - Travel and Tourism Enterprises
16 - Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues in Travel and Tourism

Plus 2 more units

Entry Requirements

4 GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above including maths and English

Assessment

Assessment is by a variety of methods including research-based reports, work booklets, time-constrained assignments, role-plays and presentations. There are also two externally assessed (exam) units on Level 3, these come in the first year. A large amount of private/ independent study is also required.

Where does this Lead

The Diploma is the educational equivalent to two A-Levels. Many students progress straight into work or an apprenticeship. However, it is also possible to continue your studies, at a higher level, by progressing onto a Foundation Degree course at a wide range of universities.

Future Opportunities

Previous students are currently working:

at Tui Head Office with the Online Marketing Team
with Virgin Atlantic flying to Long Haul destinations
in the Entertainment Team at a holiday park in North Wales
for Jet2 based out of Leeds Bradford Airport as cabin crew
as part of the Guest Relations Team at a hotel in Hurghada, Egypt

Tell Me More

To help you gain the career experience that you need to go further, the Work Related Activity team will explore opportunities for work placements and industry talks or visits. They, and your tutors will guide and support you to build and develop key employability skills, and enhance your CV to make sure you’re confident and ready for work. Some of this is online so you can work at your own pace.

Residential visits in the UK are normally planned to link with different units and the full programme will be communicated to you during the first few weeks of term. New in 2022 is the opportunity to travel overseas for a three-week placement incorporating work experience, activities, cultural visits, language development and more.

Extra Costs

Contributions towards off-site visits will be required.

For those in financial hardship you may be eligible to apply for support with course related expenses from the Learner Support Fund.

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