Travel and Tourism Level 3

NVQ

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 3

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Do you love travel? Looking for a career that isn’t your average 9-to-5? Our Travel and Tourism college course will introduce you to this dynamic international industry, putting you in a great position to move into employment or higher education study related to the sector.

A wealth of opportunities are available in this field, with tour operators, airlines, hotels and tourist attractions among the many businesses seeking to recruit new talent. Our travel course covers a range of subjects, from UK and long-haul destinations to hospitality and events operations, giving you the background to explore a range of work and further study options related to the travel and tourism industry after you finish.

This course isn’t just about sitting in the classroom. You will have opportunities to travel around the UK and elsewhere in the world on a number of residential visits, as well as the chance to go on placement in a tourism-related environment. You will also undertake practical work supported by outstanding simulation facilities in our new Aviation and Tourism Suite on campus.

You will enrol on the Introductory Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A-Levels) in year 1 before progressing onto the Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A-Levels) in year 2.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

How maths will support your career

Measurement of weight is important for weighing luggage at the airport.
The ability to calculate costs and distances is of obvious importance throughout the industry.
Fractions are used to calculate discounts when booking hotels or arranging travel.
The ability to make conversions is key in changing money into other currencies.

How English will support your career

Accurate spelling and a wide and specialist vocabulary are key in the presentation of marketing materials.
Good quality speaking and listening skills are needed when communicating with colleagues.
Customer service requires good English skills in speaking and written communication.
Accurate reading is a vital skill when following instructions and researching destinations or summarising travel itineraries.
Secure English is important when preparing a CV or a business proposal or when advertising/marketing your business.

Career opportunities
Hotel manager (small hotel or deputy of larger hotel)
Tourist information centre assistant
Holiday representative
Travel agent
Cabin crew
Airline customer service agent

Ideally, you will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (including maths and/or English), or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma (must also include GCSE English and/or maths at grade 4/C) or above).
Alternatively, you will require at least 2 years’ relevant work experience.
School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance.
You should be committed, enthusiastic and have a desire to succeed in the tourism industry.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

Why choose this college course?
RESIDENTIAL VISITS – Enjoy exciting opportunities to take part in residential visits to destinations and attractions in the UK and overseas.
WORK PLACEMENT – Gain practical experience of the workplace on a placement in the tourism industry, as well as the opportunity to undertake a three-week placement in Europe
INDUSTRY APPROVED – University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence
MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Want to keep studying at a higher level? This travel and tourism diploma is designed to support your progression to degree level

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2018

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Subjects

  • Maths
  • English
  • Industry
  • Full Time
  • Tourism Industry
  • Hospitality
  • Market
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Tourism
  • Travel Tourism

Course programme

Year 1

  • The UK Travel and Tourism Industry
  • Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
  • Preparing for a Career in Travel and Tourism
  • Travel and Tourism Destinations
  • UK Visitor Attractions
  • Hospitality in Travel and Tourism
  • Investigating Airline Cabin Crew
  • UK Airports
  • Storytelling for Tourism

Year 2

  • Work Experience in Travel and Tourism
  • The UK conference and event industry
  • Marketing for travel and tourism
  • Resort representative roles and responsibilities
  • Worldwide passenger airlines
  • The cruise industry
  • UK heritage tourist attractions
  • Responsible Tourism
  • Business travel

Teaching and assessment

You will mainly be assessed through coursework assignments and projects, some of which will involve industry-related visits. Previous visits have included London, Oxford, York and Cardiff.

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Travel and Tourism Level 3

Price on request