Travel Services College Diploma Level 3
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In Colchester
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Colchester
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Different dates available
Travel Services NCFE Certificate Level 3
This qualification is a technical certificate with core units including: Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations, Special Interest Holidays, and Independent Travel.
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About this course
There are several sectors offering career opportunities within the tourism industry, including travel agents, tour operators, hotels, transport, airports and airlines and tourist information services.
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Subjects
- IT
- Tourism
- Travel Tourism
- Travel and Tourism
- Full Time
- Skills and Training
- Industry
- Team Training
Course programme
The College Diploma in Travel Services comprises of a set of recognised qualifications that will enable you to become familiar with different aspects of travel and tourism, and will ensure you have the up-to-date skills required by service providers in the travel industry today. The course consists of core qualifications and a chosen pathway for their career of your choice.
Travel Services NCFE Certificate Level 3
This qualification is a technical certificate with core units including: Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations, Special Interest Holidays, and Independent Travel.
Spanish Edexcel Entry Level 3
This is an introductory programme for students who are new to the language. Many employers within the tourism industry select employees who hold a qualification in a modern foreign language.
In addition to the above you will choose a pathway most suited to your career aspirations.
Pathway 1: Introduction to Cabin Crew NCFE Level 2
Designed for learners who would like to work as a cabin crew, it gives a true insight into all roles and responsibilities as a member of the crew.
Pathway 2: Resort Representatives NCFE Award Level 2
This qualification is endorsed by Thomas Cook, who will guarantee interviews to students that have successfully completed the course and have demonstrated excellent communication and learning skills at the company’s pre-screening test.
BTEC Customer Service Level 2
This qualification will give you the skills to effectively communicate with customers at a variety of levels within the travel and tourism sector.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including English and maths, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 2 qualification and appropriate English and maths qualifications, and an interview.
Career Opportunities
There are several sectors offering career opportunities within the tourism industry, including travel agents, tour operators, hotels, transport, airports and airlines and tourist information services.
Course Progression
Students who already have appropriate academic qualifications could progress to higher education courses within leisure, hospitality, or business.
How To Apply
Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:
Admissions
Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3LL
Admissions
The College at Braintree
Church Lane
Braintree
CM7 5SN
If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Applying for a Full-Time course
Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.
You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:
Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)
Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.
Travel Services College Diploma Level 3