Travel and Tourism

If you love travel, enjoy working with people, and want a job that’s full of variety, a career in travel and tourism could be perfect for you. Train for exciting roles in airlines, travel agencies, holiday resorts and beyond.

Aviation Level 2

This course will suit you if you wish to gain an insight into Airport ground operations and customer service.

Travel and Tourism Level 2

You will find out about all the different industries within the travel and tourism sector and studying subjects such as customer service, visitor attractions, and tourist destinations. You will also learn about the events industry and come up with a plan for your own event.

Travel and Tourism Level 3

You will explore the different organisations, ownership, and business structures within travel and tourism sector and examine how effective marketing and customer service provision is linked.

Aviation Level 2

• Practical assessments

• Written assignments

Travel and Tourism Level 2

• Written assignments

Travel and Tourism Level 3

• Practical assessments

• Written assignments

• Two externally assessed exam units

Aviation Level 2 - 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English Language and Maths"

Travel and Tourism Level 2 - 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English Language and Maths

Travel and Tourism Level 3 - 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths

After completing your course, you could move on to a university-level qualification such as a foundation degree or full degree in travel and tourism, aviation, or hospitality. You could also apply for a higher or degree apprenticeship with top employers in the industry or go into full-time employment in the travel sector.

Future opportunities

Careers in travel and tourism can take you anywhere. You could work as:

• Cabin Crew

• Travel Agent

• Resort Rep

• Cruise Ship Staff

• Airport Operations Staff

• Tour Guide

• Event and Conference Co-ordinator