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In a nutshell

Go further with your career in travel and tourism with the level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism!

This course will give you the advanced skills you need to work in the industry or progress into higher education. You’ll gain a broad understanding of the sector, along with a range of specialist skills.

This course is for you if...

... You have a keen interest in the world of travel and tourism

... You want to learn more about the travel and tourism sector

... You're interested in a career in travel and tourism

... You're excited to travel the world, meet new people and explore new places.

What will I be doing?

Working in the Travel and Tourism industry can bring a whole host of exciting opportunities. You could find yourself travelling abroad on a daily basis, working internationally, or meeting people from all over the world when they visit your home country.

The industry is already responsible for more than 10% of global employment and around 2,000,000 people work in tourism in Britain, making it one of the country's most popular industries.

Units covered on the course include:

• Investigating the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Business of Travel and Tourism
• Customer Service
• UK as a Destination
• Retail Travel
• Tour Operations
• European Destinations
• Preparing for Employment
• Work Experience
• Investigating the Cruise Industry
• Specialist Tourism
• Business Travel Operations
• Working as a Holiday Rep
• Organising a Study Visit
• Marketing Products and Services
• Long Haul Destinations
• Researching Current Issues in the Travel and Tourism Industry
• Responsible Tourism

The course is assessed through portfolio work, coursework, projects, group work and presentations.

Upon completion, you’ll achieve:

• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
• Welsh Baccalaureate
• Appropriate supporting qualifications to broaden your skill set and meet the needs of the industry
• Skills activities
• Maths and English (if you haven't achieved a Grade C or above at GCSE level)

What is expected of me?

To enter this course, you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade C or above) to include English/Welsh First Language and Maths/Numeracy OR an appropriate Level 2 Diploma qualification at Merit grade with GCSE English/Welsh Language and Maths/Numeracy at grade C or above.

You must have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

What comes next?

After your two year course, you can progress onto the HND in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó (franchised with Cardiff Metropolitan University), gain employment, or progress onto a travel and tourism related university course.

Additional information

You’ll be required to purchase a uniform, which will cost between £90 - £140, as well as to pay for trips and visits during the course, which will cost approximately £150.