NCFE L3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism
at North Hertfordshire College, Stevenage · college
What the college says
Our tourism and aviation courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like TUI Group, Thomas Cook, Ibis and Hilton HotelsTrip and visits to Barcelona, Paris, Thorpe Park, Coca Cola and Sky TVEngagement with guest speakers from businesses like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, TUI Group, Hays Travel and Thorpe ParkParticipation in Hays Travel Marketing Competition and placements in 5 star hotels through TUI Group and local travel agents.You will explore the key components of the industry introducing students to the wide variety of roles available in the working world such as resort rep, cabin crew and retail travel agent. This course is highly practical and supported by our Travel and Tourism team each of whom are industry experts.During the course you will be able to choose a specific career pathway that suits you and gain an additional level 2 qualification relevant to your intended destination.Pathways:Aviation Operations on the GroundThis pathway is specific to careers in airport check-in, airport baggage handling, passenger services, airside operations and landside operations.Air Cabin CrewThis pathway will equip you with the specific skills required to begin a career in air cabin crew roles.Cruise and Passenger ShippingThis pathway will equip you with the skills required to begin a career in a customer service role on board a cruise or passenger ship.Resort RepresentativesThis pat
What you need to get on
To gain entry onto this course, students require a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Hitchin Centre
Cambridge Road, HITCHIN, SG4 0JD
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · HITCHIN
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