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Level 3
Travel and Tourism | NCFE Certificate in Tourism with Conferences & Events | Level 3
COURSE OVERVIEW
The tourism and hospitality industry in the UK is an important driver of economic growth, employing over 3.2 million people nationally, with the potential of creating a further 500,000 new jobs by 2022.
Would you like to gain extensive knowledge and industry insight in the UK tourism industry, the hospitality sector and the UK conference and event industry? If yes, then this course could be for you.
Studying Tourism with Conferences & Events at the MET is fun, exciting and will leave you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into employment or progress in Higher Education.
This vocational and practical course will extend your skills in customer service and event planning by working with local employers to plan, run and evaluate an event.
Course content
- The UK travel and tourism industry
- The UK conference and event industry
- Customer service in travel and tourism
- Responsible tourism
- Preparing for a career in travel and tourism
FURTHER INFORMATION
At least four GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above, including English Language and preferably maths.
If you do not have these grades, you can start on Level 1 Get Started or one of our Level 2 courses.
Future careers include:
- Travel agent
- Tour operations and visitor attractions
- Cruise or airline industry
- Travel reps and tour guides
- Tourism management
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations and academic coursework. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’; projects and industry or workplace scenarios. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.