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Level 3 Travel & Tourism

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The UK ranks as the seventh-largest tourism market in the world, contributing over £70 billion annually to the economy. With more than two million people employed in the Travel and Tourism sector across the country, there are abundant career opportunities both in the UK and internationally. By enrolling in this Travel and Tourism course, you will gain essential knowledge and qualifications to launch your career in this dynamic and growing industry. Throughout the year, we organize a variety of day trips and an annual residential trip, offering valuable industry insights and hands-on experience. The course structure combines a diverse range of learning methods, including classes, lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, and independent research. You will have the unique opportunity to study in our purpose-built aircraft cabin room, where you can develop the skills and knowledge required for a career as Cabin Crew. The course will also incorporate digital resources, allowing you to research and study the latest trends and news in travel and tourism. Some lessons will take place in classrooms where you’ll prepare for real-world work in the industry, and you will gain proficiency in using industry-standard travel directories and manuals. Our strong links with major industry companies such as Fly Me, Jet2 Holidays, Travel Counsellors, and the Tourism Department provide students with the chance to learn from professionals with real-life experience. Additionally, we arrange a v

What you need to get on

Level 3 Certificate/Diploma: 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and/or Maths, or a Level 2 qualification with a Merit Grade, plus Level 2/Grade 9-4 in English and/or Maths. Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Diploma: 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths, or A Level 2 qualification with a Merit Grade, plus Level 2/Grade 9-4 in English and Maths.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Wakefield College

    Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH

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  • Selby College

    Selby College Abbots Road, Selby, YO8 8AT

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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Wakefield
  • 30 September 2026 · Selby

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