NCFE Introductory and Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, Level 3

Is this course for me?

The Travel & Tourism with Cabin Crew study programme is designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and work-ready skills needed to progress onto a university course or to start a successful career in the sector. The qualification is tailored to the needs and interests of people aspiring to work in a Travel and Tourism or Aviation career. 

This Level 3 Travel and Tourism course consists of a wide variety of specialist areas such as: 

• Marketing 
• Conference and events 
• Holiday resorts 

Overall, this programme will provide you with a professionally recognised and creative qualification, that aims to increase confidence and higher-order thinking skills to work towards university qualifications or careers in event planning, tour operations, holiday resorts, travel agents, airlines and many more. 

Study Overview

During this 2-year programme of study, you will cover modules on the following: 

Year One (Introductory Diploma)  

• Unit 1 UK travel and tourism industry  
• Unit 2 Customer Service in travel industry  
• Unit 3 Preparing for a career in travel and tourism 
• Unit 4 Travel and Tourism Destinations 
• Unit 5 UK Visitor Attractions 
• Unit 10 UK Conference and Event Industry 
• Unit 17 The Cruise Industry 
• Unit 26 Airport Ground Operations 

Year Two ( Extended Diploma) 

• Unit 11 Marketing for Travel & tourism  
• Unit 13 Resort Reps  
• Unit 18 UK Heritage Tourist attractions  
• Unit 19 Responsible Tourism  
• Unit 20 Specialist Tourism  
• Unit 23 Tour Guiding  
• Unit 28 Aviation Communications  
• Unit 29 Leadership and Human Resources  
• Unit 30 Health, Safety & Security in Aviation 

Work Experience 

Learners will undertake a minimum of 30 hours of work experience each year of a study programme at Chelmsford College with an external organisation that meets the industry / sector-specific requirements. Learners will need to seek these placements independently and can also seek support from their personal tutor and stakeholder engagement team. 

Visits and Vocational activities 

Travel and Tourism is an active course, out and about making contact with employers in the sector for training, educational insight and experience. Some examples of the activities carried out are: 

• Stansted Aerozone training day
• Airline training day 
• Local attractions/business research activities
• City day breaks (insight to tourism)
• Team building activities

Progression and Employment Opportunities

This Diploma is valued by employers, trainers and universities. You can progress to a higher education qualification in Travel and Tourism or other related subjects. You can also explore careers or work based training in a related sector.