Travel and Tourism Level 3

Course code

Y405

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years to achieve the full qualification

Intake

September only

These courses are for those who wish to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the dynamic Travel and Tourism sector. The aim of these work-related qualifications is to prepare you for entry to a range of progression opportunities including higher education or employment.

You will uncover the Travel and Tourism sector by studying a wide range of interesting and challenging units.

You will have the opportunity to:

Learn in a realistic training environment with industry standard equipment
Gain experience managing aviation situations in our aeroplane cabin and galley
Receive training on handling on-board drinks, food and duty free in our Cloud Café
Develop knowledge using airline check-in desks and specialist software

The topics studied on this course are:

UK airports
The cruise industry
Visitor attractions
Responsible tourism
Cabin crew
Preparation for a career in the travel industry
Customer service
UK travel and tourism industry
Holiday representatives
Travel agency operations
Marketing
Worldwide passenger airlines
Specialist tourism
Hospitality
Work experience
Tour operations
Events
Tour guiding

As there are no exams you will be assessed in a variety of ways throughout your qualification. The range of assessment methods include written tasks, presentations, practical sessions and role play.

Career opportunities may include:

Overseas Holiday Rep
Cabin Crew
Events and conference coordinator
Holiday Reservations Agent
Hotel Receptionist
Overseas Hotel Contractor
Resort Operations Manager
Holiday Entertainer
Airport Check-in Agent
Retail Travel Consultant
Tour Operator
Tourism Manager
Business Development Manager
Reservation Sales Agent

You may complete coursework study visits including overseas residential trips.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 3 Travel and Tourism: 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in English Language and a Merit on the Level 2 Travel & Tourism Course.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.