Travel & Tourism

Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney Building

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Overview

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.

Qualification Gained: Northern Council for Further Education Certificate in Travel and Tourism

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 WorkPractical Tasks and Roleplay ActivitiesPresentationsProfessional DiscussionWritten 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/eventsLeisure AttractionsPubs, Bars and NightclubsRestaurants and Coffee ShopsSelf-catering and Holiday CentresEvent Management Careers:
Conference ManagementCorporate Days Out and Product LaunchesEntertainment and Sporting EventsExhibition ManagementFundraising/Charity EventsProfessional Sports ClubsWedding and Party PlanningTravel & Tourism Careers:
Cruise CompaniesForeign Exchange CashiersResort RepresentativesPassenger 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 AgentAirport managementAir Traffic ControlAviation SecurityCabin CrewFares & Ticketing AgentsHM Border PolicePassenger Service AgentRamp Agent /Baggage Handler

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 AirportSnowboarding/Lazer TagFly Me Cabin Crew Training CentreDublin Day TipHotel Visit (previously done Oulton Hall, Hollings Hall, Holiday Inn, Cedar Court)Event VenueBusiness Travel ProvidersChester Zoo – with Marketing TalkEnd of your Theme Park TripTrips with Students’ UnionLevel 3 Overseas Trip (Previously done Holland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France)

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]

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