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Travel and Tourism

Travel and Tourism

Travel and tourism is a major worldwide industry offering a multitude of career opportunities. By studying with us, the world really is your oyster. You can train to work for an airline, tourist attraction, a travel agent or pursue a career in conference management.

Who are Leicester College’s Travel and Tourism Courses for?

Our travel and tourism courses are suitable for both school leavers as well as older people and/or those with a bit of experience in the industry already. The appropriate level for you will be decided based on your prior qualifications and work experience – many learners stay with us for two or more years to develop their skills to the required level for employment. If you are aged 16 to 19 and don’t yet have your English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme. All courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in the travel and tourism industry. On higher levelled courses you will get a lot of industry experience through guest speakers, trips and projects with tourism providers.

Our courses are available at Level 1, 2, 3 and 5. These courses offer different modules which include areas such as: aviation; cabin crew; resort representatives; travel services; customer service; planning and promoting events and marketing.

Further Information

Our courses will provide you with a strong skills and knowledge base, allowing you to enter this fast-paced and dynamic industry with confidence. Previous learners have gone on to further study or to find employment within a range of organisations.

Hayley Hardey

Hayley Hardey

Hayley recommends apprenticeship as route to success

“Apprenticeships weren’t really offered to me when I was at college before I started working. I had to go back to college to do it later in life so if there is a chance to study alongside working while you’re young, I would advise students to grab the opportunity. The blend of experience and learning is absolutely critical to future success.”

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Aviation Operations on the Ground Certificate level 2 – C7664

Course Code: C7664

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 14 May 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 10 weeks
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Want to wider knowledge of the travel sector and learn a broad range of aviation terms? Then this course is for you Our partnership with Swissport Academy will give you hands-on experience in the travel industry and your classroom-based study will support you to complete relevant modules to develop your skills and knowledge.

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Diploma in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Travel) NCFE level 1 – C8272

Course Code: C8272

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 02 Sep 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

With a focus on the travel industry, this course will give you the key skills and knowledge to start your career in this sector. From planning to sales you will learn the importance of different areas in travel and hospitality, all of which will contribute to your personal and professional development.

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Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism/Aviation NCFE level 3 – C8274

Course Code: C8274

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 09 Sep 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Take the opportunity to work in the sunshine and travel the world. Whether it's customer service, commercial work in aviation or being part of cabin crew, this industry will take you far and wide, giving you both professional life experience whilst you travel the globe

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Travel Tourism National Extended Diploma level 3 – C7369

Course Code: C7369

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 09 Sep 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Prepare for the exciting world of tourism and explore the business side of travel with our Level 3 course. Advance your skills into specialist areas to get that niche expertise in the industry. Following completion of this course, you can progress onto a degree, employment or an apprenticeship.

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Travel and Tourism BTEC Foundation Diploma level 3 – C2928

Course Code: C2928

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 09 Sep 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Develop your passion for global travel destinations, people and different cultures into a career path with this exciting course. Top up to the Extended Diploma in year if you wish to. You will learn about all sides of travel and tourism, including business, customer service, different cultures, and the UK as a travel destination.

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Travel and Tourism NCFE level 2 – C8273

Course Code: C8273

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 09 Sep 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Take to the skies and travel the world as a job This course will give you the entry-level skills and knowledge to work in the travel and tourism industry. You will learn about the business side of travel as well as planning and destinations.

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BA (Hons) Top-up Tourism and Events Management – C6949

Course Code: C6949

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 23 Sep 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Designed for students looking to broaden their horizons and to open up opportunities around the world, this top-up course is for those looking to progress into the travel and events industry. By covering tourism, events, management and academic research you will focus on widening your knowledge and experience in these areas ready for employment

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Tourism and Events Management Foundation Degree – C3134

Course Code: C3134

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 23 Sep 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 2 years
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Travel and events are exciting industries which can take you across the world. Our course will give you the opportunity to develop managerial skills which will help you towards your career pathway into this industry. With industry expert guest speakers, trips and live projects with local tourism providers your learning goes beyond the classroom.

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Aviation Operations on the Ground Certificate level 2 – C6090

Course Code: C6090

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 28 Jan 2025
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 10 weeks
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Take on an exciting new career in the travel industry by training to become apart of the aviation sector. Our part-time evening course gives you the perfect opportunity to learn new skills to support your journey into a new job or upskill your current role. You will complete work placements and gain experience whilst on this course.

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