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Key details

Course area
Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C055905 Child course code: Q055906
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Course introduction

This qualification is designed to provide you with an excellent understanding of the principles of working within the tourism and aviation sector and is a great starting point if you want to pursue a career in the travel, tourism and aviation industry.

You will learn:

Core Modules 

  • The UK travel and tourism Industry
  • Preparation for a career in the travel and tourism Industry
  • Customer service in the travel and tourism 

Optional Modules 

There will be six additional units selected by lecturers from an extensive list of 27 optional units. 

Examples include: 

  • Aviation Communication
  • Flight Operations
  • UK Airports
  • Airport Ground Operations
  • Airline Health, Safety and Security
  • Worldwide Passenger Airlines
  • Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
  • Investigating Airline Cabin Crew

You can expect industry experience, visits to East Midlands Airport and guest speakers. We will also help you to gain valuable experience on work placements that give you a real insight into the industry.

Course information

1 - 2 years

NCFE Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism with Aviation 

You will need:

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above or progression from the Level 2 NCFE Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism or the Level 2 NCFE Diploma in Aviation.

You’ll complete scenario-based assessments, written assignments, practical role plays and presentations.

Choose to follow with further studies at Nottingham College on to the Level 3 NCFE Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism with the Aviation Pathway. 

You could also pursue a career as an event organiser, travel agent or travel the world by gaining employment in the following career paths but not exclusive to: Air cabin crew Airport ground staff Airport/airline management

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

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Air Travel Assistants

Potential Earnings

£49,582.41

Average Earnings

£29,041.59

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Accommodation, Travel and Food Services

People in these occupations provide lodging, travel, and tourism support services and prepare and serve food and beverages.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.

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