Travel and Tourism Level 3 Extended Diploma

This qualification is designed for learners who want to go on to further learning at Degree level or into a relevant Travel and Tourism role. It is particularly relevant for those aged 16-18 undertaking a large programme of full-time study, but is also relevant to adult learners who may be changing career or entering a new industry. This qualification has been allocated UCAS points.

There are three mandatory units, which are the core of the qualification. These are:

• Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
• UK Travel and Tourism Industry
• Preparing for a Career in Travel and Tourism

Learners will also study 9 additional units from the following:

• Travel and Tourism Destinations
• UK Visitor Attractions
• Hospitality in Travel and Tourism
• The UK Conference and Event Industry
• The Cruise Industry
• Tour Guiding
• Work Experience in Travel and Tourism
• Marketing for Travel and Tourism
• Resort Representative Roles and Responsibilities
• Investigating Airline Cabin Crew
• Business Travel

Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.

This course is Face-to-face in the classroom.  Learners will study GCSE English and Maths alongside, if they do not have a grade 4 or above. Learners will also complete a Future Focus programme - a supportive wider skills development programme that enhances progression onto further study or employment. 

Learners will complete an enrichment programme also designed to develop wider skills.

The vocational course will be supported by visiting speakers and educational visits to help learners understand the skills needed in industry and also how theory is applied in a practical industry environment. All learners will complete Work Experience.

How you will be assessed

Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of 100 per cent of each unit. The portfolio can contain a variety of different evidence such as Assessor observation, witness testimony, worksheets, assignments/projects/reports, record of professional discussion, record of oral and written questioning, learner and peer reports, question and answer sheets, web pages, blogs, audio/visual.

This qualification is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

This qualification can lead onto jobs in the Travel and Tourism industry including:

• Airline Customer Service Agent
• Airport Information Assistant
• Cabin Crew
• Cruise Ship Steward
• Heritage Officer
• Hotel Manager
• Museum Attendant
• Resort Representative
• Tour Guide
• Tourism Information Centre Assistant
• Travel Agent
• Visitor Attraction Manager
• Bureau de Change Assistant
• Travel Writer / Blogger
• Travel Photographer
• Holiday Brochure Producer
• Tourism Development Officer
• Events Manager

This course can also lead you onto degree programmes such as: Tourism, Transport, Travel and Heritage Studies, International Tourism Management, International Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism Management, History, Heritage and Tourism, Tourism and Travel Management, Aviation, Travel and Tourism Management, Business Management with Tourism, Tourism and Events Management, Outdoor Adventure Education.

A minimum of Grade 4’s, ideally including English and Maths.

If you are aged 16-18 on 31 August 2026, you will not usually pay tuition fees for your course. Most full-time college-level study programmes are fully funded for this age group.

However, you may still have additional costs, including: travel to and from college, uniforms, kits, and equipment, educational trips, meals while at college, childcare (if applicable).

This is where the college bursary can help support you.

Additional information about your studies

Course updates

The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.