Travel and Tourism (Level 3 Extended Diploma)

This course provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the travel and tourism sector. It is equivalent to three A Levels, which means that when you have successfully completed the course you can choose to enter employment or to progress into higher education.

On completion of this course you may progress onto a university degree in related subjects including: tourism management, aviation management, events management foundation and international travel management.

At Central College we have excellent links with local employers, which enables many students to secure employment at the end of their course with : tour operators, airlines, tourist boards, tourist and visitor information centres, business and retail travel agencies, visitor attractions and hospitality.

The course is taught by experienced professionals who have worked in the aviation, tourism and hospitality industry.

Subjects include:

• Hospitality
• Visitor attractions
• Preparation for employment
• European destinations
• Business
• UK as a destination
• Planning and managing
• Customer service
• Holiday representatives
• Investigating travel and tourism
• Tourist destinations and visitor attractions
• Residential visit
• English and maths

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects help you develop confidence and are key employability skills that recruiting employers look for. If you have not achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths you will need to continue studying these subjects. We will ensure you have the right lessons and support to improve your English and maths.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.