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Starts

2 Sep 2024

Study mode

Full Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

2 Years

Level

Level 3

Awarding body

NCFE

Course code

TRAVF3006A01

Fee Information

Standard Fees of £3301.00 for the first year

Advanced Learner Loan Fees of £6602.00

Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.

Age 16-18

FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.

Age 19+

If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).

Student Finance

If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.

Course details may be subject to change.

This course aims develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours to allow you to progress in the travel and tourism industry.

If you are interested in a career within the constantly evolving travel and tourism sector, this course will provide you with exciting opportunities to dive deeper into the careers that are available.

Entry Criteria

You will hold four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English.

Uniform

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

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Additional Costs

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

What are the next steps?

You will meet with a course tutor to find out more about the course, discuss which course is right for you and see the facilities. Please bring your GCSE grades/predicted grades or any other relevant qualifications.

Study Aims

This travel and tourism qualification is designed for you to develop the skills to work in the sector. The qualification will:

  • Focus on the study of the travel and tourism sectors in a number of occupational areas
  • Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge, skills and understanding
  • Provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and work-related skills

The objectives of this qualification are to:

  • Provide you with an in-depth understanding of the principles of the travel and tourism industry and allow you to explore the various avenues of work within this industry
  • Allow you to gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study
  • Understand and develop the skills necessary to work within the travel and tourism industry

Modules Studied

You will complete three mandatory units and six 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 six oof the following 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

Teaching and Assessment

You will be assessed using the following methods:

  • Portfolio of evidence
  • Reports
  • Presentations
  • Professional discussions
  • Practical tasks

In addition to qualified and experienced teaching staff, who will guide and prepare you for assessments, you will also have access to a Personal Learning Coach.

Industry Links

In order to gain a deeper understanding of the travel industry, we have strong links with a variety of leading employers within this sector. We are fortunate to be able to access this knowledge and experience and not only welcome them into our environment but for us to visit their places of work.

These links include:

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

Placement

As part of the programme, you will be required to complete a two week work placement within the travel industry. This will be to gain skills and experience within the environment you will be training to work within.

You will benefit from guest speakers and opportunities to engage with businesses and employers to support your development and prepare you for work.

Where can it take me?

Travel agents £17,680 Potential salary

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