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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism

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Course overview

Picture yourself soaring through the skies as part of an air cabin crew, jetting off to exciting destinations as a holiday rep, or gaining unforgettable travel experiences as an expert in a travel agency.

A Travel and Tourism course is your passport to success, with this Level 3 course offering an in depth understanding of the global Travel sector.

Here, you’ll explore how the industry operates within an international marketplace, with a strong focus on customer experience, sustainability and global destinations.

Alongside this, you’ll benefit from employer engagement opportunities and trips, including potential international experiences, helping you understand the global nature of the industry.

Whatever you want to do in the future, the transferrable skills you’ll learn at EKC Canterbury College are invaluable.

Course information

Our Level 3 course provides an in depth understanding of the Travel and Tourism sector, developing your knowledge, transferrable skills and professional confidence needed to seamlessly start a career.

You’ll explore key areas of the industry in detail, including how destinations attract and manage visitors, how tourism businesses operate within a global market, and how excellent customer service underpins success across the sector.

Topics focused on include:
• Global destinations
• Managing customer experience in travel
• Working overseas
• Travel trends
• The UK as a destination
• Sustainable tourism
• The airport experience

Alongside these units, all students benefit from employer engagement days with professionals from across the Travel and Travel sector. These experiences help you explore career pathways, understand employer expectations and gain insight into a variety of workplace environments.

By combining theory, practical training and industry engagement, you’ll leave the course well prepared for your next steps in Travel and Tourism, or a range of other related areas.