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.
Travel and Tourism
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 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.”
Read MoreRead MoreAviation Operations on the Ground Certificate level 2 – C6090
Course Code: C6090
Key Information
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Start Date
31 Jan 2023 -
Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week -
Duration
10 weeks -
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.
Introduction to Cabin Crew Certificate level 2 – C6950
Course Code: C6950
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Start Date
31 Jan 2023
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Study Hours
Part Time
2 hours per week -
Duration
10 weeks
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Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Kickstart a new, exciting career in the travel industry with our cabin crew course. This part-time course allows you the flexibility to study in your own time and gain a qualification to open up new opportunities for you. You will have access to training days with British Airways and be taught by time-served industry experts.
Resort Representatives Award level 2 – C7077
Course Code: C7077
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Start Date
31 Jan 2023
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Study Hours
Part Time
2 hours per week -
Duration
10 weeks
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Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Join an excited and vibrant industry in the travel sector, with roles such as this one you'll have the opportunity to gain lots of experience whilst travelling the world. This course will work on your customer service and communication skills which are good practice in the job roles and desired by employers in this sector.
Aviation Operations on the Ground Certificate level 2 – C7663
Course Code: C7663
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Start Date
28 Feb 2023
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week -
Duration
10 weeks
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Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Considering a career in aviation? Well look no further, this course will supply you with the skills for understanding the industry from multiple experts. You could even progress onto the Swissport Academy.
Aviation Operations on the Ground Certificate level 2 – C7664
Course Code: C7664
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Start Date
17 May 2023
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week -
Duration
10 weeks
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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.
Aviation Operations BTEC Subsidiary Diploma level 3 – C7084
Course Code: C7084
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Start Date
04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours
Full Time
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Everyone enjoys getting away on holiday so why not turn your passion into a career with a course in travel and tourism. Our partnership with Swissport Academy will give you the 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.
Travel Tourism National Extended Diploma level 3 – C7369
Course Code: C7369
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Start Date
04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours
Full Time
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Prepare for the exciting world of tourism and explore the business side of travel with our Level 3 course.
Travel and Tourism BTEC Foundation Diploma level 3 – C2928
Course Code: C2928
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Start Date
04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours
Full Time
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Duration
1 year
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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.
Travel and Tourism Diploma level 1 – C0205
Course Code: C0205
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Start Date
04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours
Full Time
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Begin your journey in travel and tourism with this course, aimed at building essential knowledge for a career in the travel and tourism industry.You will develop transferable skills for jobs working in hotels, hospitality, travel agencies and cabin crew or you may wish to progress onto a higher level course and continue your education.