Travel and Tourism Extended Diploma Programme - Level 3

This is where your career in Travel and Tourism will take off, with a chance to extend your knowledge into niche tourism opportunities such as skiing, adventure holidays and independent travel. You’ll gain the essential skills to take on a responsible role such as a resort rep or chalet host.

The Travel industry us an exciting fast paced industry to work in and opens many doors for your future. The units studied in this course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.

Your course units are:

• Investigating Travel and Tourism
• The Business of Travel and Tourism
• The UK as a Destination
• Worldwide Destinations

Your Specialist units are:

• Preparing for Employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Adventure Tourism
• Investigating the Cruise Industry
• The European Travel Market
• Long Haul Travel Destinations
• Tour Operations and Retail
• Special Interest Tourism
• Roles and Responsibilities of Holiday Representatives
• Entertainment for Holiday makers
• Work Experience in the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Airfares & Ticketing (IATA Level 1)
• The appeal and Importance of UK Visitor Attractions
• Promotions and Sales in Travel and Tourism

All units, whether compulsory or specialists, will involve a great deal of study often outside the classroom, which will require your commitment and motivation.

Progression to year two is dependent on achievement of all units in year one and satisfactory attendance and attitude.

There may be trips organised throughout the programme and it is expected that you will meet these additional costs, payable at enrolment. You will be required to wear a uniform at all times.

Every learner at Central Sussex College who is under 19 will undertake a personal Study Programme designed to develop them academically, practically and personally. Study Programmes contain 3 essential elements:

• Subject Course – Vocational or chosen Academic subject, usually studied for 12 – 16 hours a week.
• English and Maths – Every learner will work towards Level 2 English and Maths (C grade equivalent). Learners who have achieved a Grade C will extend their English and Maths.
• 3E – Our own brand of specific entrepreneurship, enterprise and employability training.

You will have specific time in your timetable for each of the three elements above and you will be expected to attend all elements throughout the year. Study programmes are designed to help you meet your maximum potential and progress to the next level of study of into work.

Central Sussex College is committed to providing you with guidance and support to help you make the most of your potential and achieve your goals! We offer an exciting range of academic qualifications, vocational subjects and apprenticeships – based at excellent facilities in Crawley, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Horsham. We have something for everyone – so whether you are just leaving school and looking to study for a BTEC or A Levels, are looking to retrain and gain new skills or take your studies further with professional qualification or higher level training at our University Centre, Central Sussex College can cater for you.