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Starts

1 Sep 2025

Study mode

Full Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

2 Years

Level

Level 3

Awarding body

NCFE

Course code

TRAVF3006A01

Course may be subject to change.

Are you interested in a career within the constantly evolving travel and tourism sector?

This two-year course aims to allow you to explore opportunities in the travel and tourism sector, you will improve your skills, knowledge and behaviours to support your progression into further study, higher education or employment.

Entry Criteria

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths or Functional Skills Level 2

Uniform

You will be required to full uniform in all travel and tourism sessions.

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Additional Costs

You will be required to contribute £30 at the start of the year to cover trips and visits.

What are the next steps?

Please bring copies of actual or predicted grades to your meet the tutor chat.

Study Aims

This travel and tourism qualification is designed to give you the skills to work in the travel and tourism sector.

The qualification will:

  • Focus on a number of occupational areas within the travel and tourism sector
  • Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge, skills and understanding
  • Provide you with opportunities to acquire a number of transferable, practical and work-related skills
  • Allow you to explore the various avenues of work within the industry

Modules Studied

You must complete three mandatory units and 15 optional units.

Mandatory units:

  • The UK travel and tourism industry
  • Customer service in travel and tourism
  • Preparing for a career in travel and tourism

The course team will choose 15 additional optional units from the list below:

  • 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

Teaching and Assessment

You will benefit from experienced tutors who will provide you with invaluable first-hand insight and opportunities in the travel and tourism industry.

The course will prepare you for your next steps – you will develop a portfolio of evidence to support your progression.

You will complete:

  • Reports
  • Presentations
  • Professional discussions
  • Practical tasks

Industry Links

New College Durham has strong links with industry, such as:

  • Jet2.com
  • Ramside Hotel
  • Radisson Blu
  • Newcastle Airport
  • Beamish Museum

Placement

You will be provided with opportunities to engage in suitable work ready skills activities, including a minimum of two weeks work placement.

You will also benefit from guest speakers and opportunities to engage with businesses and employers.

Where can it take me?

Travel agents £23,400 Potential salary

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