The Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism is an advanced qualification designed to teach you the applied skills and knowledge you will need, for a successful and rewarding career in the travel and tourism and business sector. This course can increase your professional accreditation for progressing directly to employment, or can provide the perfect platform for advancement on to further training, Higher Education, and BA (Hons) study.
This two-year qualification covers a comprehensive array of key industry areas, each essential to the travel and tourism industry, which can be applied to current or future employment in a variety of roles. The content has been specifically developed with employers, industry experts and experienced tutors; in order to ensure that it will be relevant in the real world, and meets the exacting needs of your future employers.
On this course you will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry as a whole, while also learning a host of transferrable industry-skills that will help you in whichever career path you choose to take. You will be taught about everything from the business and marketing operations that drive the industry, through to the customer service and inter-personal skills needed to be a success in your chosen career.
Through a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you will be able to tailor your study to match your career aspirations. Whether you are interested in UK-based tourism and visitor attractions; hospitality, conferencing and events; working as a holiday representative; airline cabin crew operations; responsible and specialist tourism; or if want to get involved with the business, retail, and marketing sector of the industry; this qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills to match your level of ambition.
With our great facilities, industry-expert tutors, and our professional links with a network of industry contacts, we have the perfect environment for you to learn about the world of travel and tourism and gain a nationally-recognised qualification.
What experience and skills will you gain?
You will study three mandatory units, and select nine optional units in areas such as:
Mandatory Units
- The UK Travel and Tourism Industry
- Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
- Preparing for a Career in Travel and Tourism
Optional Units
- Travel and Tourism Destinations
- UK Visitor Attractions
- Hospitality in Travel and Tourism
- Work Experience in Travel and Tourism
- UK Tour Operations
- Travel Agency Operations
- The UK Conference and Event Industry
- Marketing for Travel and Tourism
- UK Passenger Transport Industry
- Resort Representative Roles and Responsibilities
- Investigating Airline Cabin Crew
- UK Airports
- Worldwide Passenger Airlines
- The Cruise Industry
- UK Heritage Tourist Attractions
- Responsible Tourism
- Specialist Tourism
- Business Travel
- Storytelling for Tourism
- Tour Guiding
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Campus
This course will be delivered at Lambeth College - Clapham
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What do you need to apply?
- 5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade C or 4 or above
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- Equivalent Level 2 vocational qualification at merit/pass or above
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How will you be assessed?
The Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism carries the following UCAS points:
- Distinction*: 112
- Distinction: 96
- Merit: 64
- Pass: 32
You will be graded via an internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence, which you will create in a variety of ways, including practical tasks, assignments and coursework.
Innovative assessment methods can include video production, audio commentary, report writing, leaflet and brochure creation, web page development, blogs and social media feeds, case studies, workbooks and journals, observations, and interactive presentations.
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Where can this course take you?
This course could lead directly to employment in a wide variety of roles in the travel and tourism industry, in a qualified capacity. It can also provide a direct route to further study and Higher Education.
After successfully passing the Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism, you may wish to consider gaining further qualifications, and ultimately progressing to one of the following undergraduate degrees available at London South Bank University (additional qualifications may be required):
- Tourism and Hospitality Management BA (Hons)
- Events and Entertainment Management BA (Hons)
