Course Details

This National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism is intended to support progression to further study. Its primary purpose is to support post-16 learners in accessing higher education, and ultimately for learners to progress to employment in the travel and tourism industry or related areas.

Modules Studied

Students will study 4 components that are both internally and externally assessed. These are:

Unit 1 – The World of Travel and Tourism

Unit 2 - Global Destinations

Unit 3 – Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism

Unit 9 – Visitor Attraction

What can I do after I have completed this course?

You can continue your studies in areas such as:

Travel and Tourism Management

Hospitality Management

Event Management

International Tourism

Business or Marketing (especially if you’re interested in tourism promotion)

Career Paths

With a Level 3 qualification, you can apply for entry-level roles such as:

Travel & Transport

Travel agent

Holiday rep

Cabin crew

Airport ground staff

Cruise line staff

Hospitality & Tourism

Hotel receptionist or concierge

Tour guide

Events assistant

Resort staff

Customer service roles in tourism companies

Tourism Development & Promotion Tourism officer (with experience or further study)

Marketing assistant for travel brands Social media coordinator for tourism boards