Travel & Tourism
Qualification Gained: Northern Council for Further Education Certificate in Travel and Tourism
Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
We would like to welcome you on board BC air to join us on your flightpath to your future. During your adventure, we aim to provide you with a world of opportunities in a diverse and growing sector, where your journey is just beginning with your destination being the sky is the limit.
Choosing our sector, we feel you are on the right flight path as Visit Britain statistics state that the sector has been the fastest growing for employment in the UK since 2010 and by 2025, Britain is forecast to have a tourism industry worth over £257 billion.
The course provides you with a wealth of knowledge about the Travel, Aviation, Hospitality & Events sectors which will enable you to make informed choices about your onward career plans. We offer a variety of runways (at different levels) for you to take-off from.
Key Info
The course is 80% classroom-based study and 20% practical activities. Our experienced staff will deliver a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops and presentations and you will also carry out independent student research. You will develop skills using the latest travel industry directories and manuals.
To be eligible for this course, applicants must have achieved a minimum of Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and a minimum of a 3 / D in Maths.
Individuals academic performance will always be considered when determining the most suitable programme for each learner.
Additionally, possessing a related qualification, such as the NCFE Level 2 Travel qualification, or an equivalent, is highly desirable.
Candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing careers within the Travel Industry or further studies in related fields of Higher Education.
A strong academic track record from previous college courses or schools attended will also be considered favourably.
The work you do on this course will be internally assessed but there will be a small number of online tests. Ongoing assessment takes place throughout the course to enable you to develop a portfolio of evidence.
Typical assessments will be in the form of:
Group & Individual Work
Practical Tasks and Roleplay Activities
Presentations
Professional Discussion
Written Work
You will be required to undertake a period of work placement during your study which will be arranged by college on your behalf. You will have the opportunity to gain experience of front of house procedures in our Award-winning raining restaurant The Grove, managing and running the coffee shop.
You will study a range of subjects which will provide you with an insight and understanding of the many different areas of the industry, to help you find the career path that is right for you. On completion of the course you may progress into employment.
Hospitality Careers:
Hotels: reception, sales, housekeeping & conference/events
Leisure Attractions
Pubs, Bars and Nightclubs
Restaurants and Coffee Shops
Self-catering and Holiday Centres
Event Management Careers:
Conference Management
Corporate Days Out and Product Launches
Entertainment and Sporting Events
Exhibition Management
Fundraising/Charity Events
Professional Sports Clubs
Wedding and Party Planning
Travel & Tourism Careers:
Cruise Companies
Foreign Exchange Cashiers
Resort Representatives
Passenger Services (e.g. air, sea, rail and road) Travel and Tourism (e.g. hotels, travel agencies, tour operators, tourist information centers, attractions and adventure tourism)
Aviation Careers:
Airline Customer Service Agent
Airport management
Air Traffic Control
Aviation Security
Cabin Crew
Fares & Ticketing Agents
HM Border Police
Passenger Service Agent
Ramp Agent /Baggage Handler
Higher Education Study programmes available to our learners could to progress on to include:-
Aviation and Pilot Studies
Aviation Operations
Travel & Tourism Management
Travel & Business
Travel & Hospitality
Hospitality Management
You will also take part in a UK based study visits a mandatory requirement for the course in which details will be provided upon enrolment/interview fees are charged for trips and visits. Financial support may be available from college depending on your personal circumstances.
Trip examples:
Liverpool Airport
Snowboarding/Lazer Tag
Fly Me Cabin Crew Training Centre
Dublin Day Tip
Hotel Visit (previously done Oulton Hall, Hollings Hall, Holiday Inn, Cedar Court)
Event Venue
Business Travel Providers
Chester Zoo – with Marketing Talk
End of your Theme Park Trip
Trips with Students’ Union
Level 3 Overseas Trip (Previously done Holland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France)
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
