Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma) - Full-time
Course outline
This course is perfect if you love travel and want to have a career in helping people to make the most of their holidays.
You’ll learn about travel to long-haul destinations, professional customer service, events in the travel and tourism industry, and the responsibilities involved as a UK destination representative.
We offer a one-year BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and a two-year BTEC Diploma. Students choosing the one-year option can apply to top-up to the BTEC Diploma in just one further year of study.
You can expect to gain all the skills you need to develop a successful career in the industry. Nottingham College will help you to gain valuable experience on work placements that give you a real insight into the industry. You’ll also complete externally-set scenario-based assessments and practical/written assignments.
How to apply for this course
It is no longer possible to start this course this academic year.
You will be able to apply for September 2021 soon.
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Location:
Location to be confirmed
Due to the COVID-19 crisis this course will start at another college campus and may move to the City Hub later in the year.
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Date:Start: 7th September 2020 |
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Course code: C031809 / Q031810 |
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| Qualification | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma in Travel and Tourism |
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| Duration | 1-2 years |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grade 9–4 (A*–C), including English Language and maths – both of these must be grade 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and maths GCSE grades 9–4 (A*–C). |
| Assessment | You will be asked to take part in an externally set scenario-based assessment alongside practical and written assignments. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with further studies at Nottingham College on to the Level 3 National/Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, then a foundation degree in tourism management. You could also pursue a career as an event organiser, travel agent or travel the world by gaining employment on a cruise ship. |
| Additional information | Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, check out our Financial Help page for information on fees and funding! |
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