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NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
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Unlock your potential with the NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism. This comprehensive qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the dynamic travel and tourism industry.
This qualification is only available to learners in England and Northern Ireland.
NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
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About This Course
Unlock your potential in the travel and tourism sector with the NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma. This online course offers in-depth knowledge of global destinations, exceptional customer service, effective marketing strategies, and essential business operations.
Ideal for those seeking a rewarding career or progression in travel and tourism, the course combines practical skills with industry insights to help you succeed in this dynamic field.
Course Benefits
- Prepares learners for careers in travel and tourism.
- Supports progression to higher education.
- Develops customer service and planning skills.
- Provides broad industry knowledge.
Course Units
Qualification Title: NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Qualification Number: 601/7936/3
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1,440 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 1,080 hours
To achieve this qualification you will complete 4 mandatory units and 14 optional units. The optional units below are the ones we deliver, so there is nothing for you to choose.
Mandatory Units
Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Industry (NCFE Unit 01, H/507/8483)
Unit 2: Customer Service in Travel and Tourism (NCFE Unit 02, K/507/8484)
Unit 3: Preparing for a Career in Travel and Tourism (NCFE Unit 03, M/507/8485)
Unit 4: Travel and Tourism Destinations (NCFE Unit 04, T/507/8486)
Optional Units
Unit 5: UK Visitor Attractions (NCFE Unit 05, A/507/8487)
Unit 6: UK Tour Operations (NCFE Unit 08, A/507/8490)
Unit 7: Travel Agency Operations (NCFE Unit 09, F/507/8491)
Unit 8: Hospitality in Travel and Tourism (NCFE Unit 06, F/507/8488)
Unit 9: Marketing for Travel and Tourism (NCFE Unit 11, L/507/8493)
Unit 10: UK Passenger Transport Industry (NCFE Unit 12, R/507/8494)
Unit 11: Resort Representative Roles and Responsibilities (NCFE Unit 13, T/507/8505)
Unit 12: Worldwide Passenger Airlines (NCFE Unit 16, H/507/8497)
Unit 13: The Cruise Industry (NCFE Unit 17, K/507/8498)
Unit 14: UK Heritage Tourist Attractions (NCFE Unit 18, M/507/8499)
Unit 15: Responsible Tourism (NCFE Unit 19, Y/507/8500)
Unit 16: Specialist Tourism (NCFE Unit 20, D/507/8501)
Unit 17: Business Travel (NCFE Unit 21, H/507/8502)
Unit 18: Tour Guiding (NCFE Unit 23, M/507/8504)
Assessment
This course is assessed through a series of assignments designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme. There is no mandatory placement required. Some units include short role-play, presentation and mock-interview activities, and a simulated guided tour, which can be completed remotely.
Required Knowledge
There are no formal entry requirements.
However, Level 2 or an equivalent qualification is recommended.
Awarding Body
Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected provider of vocational and technical education.
Support
From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as six months, or using the full twelve months.
You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.
Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:
- No hidden charges – the course price covers everything from tutoring to certification. For GCSEs and A Levels, exam centre fees are paid separately (and we’ll contribute towards them).
- Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
- Our customers have rated us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
- Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
- We are open later than any other home learning provider.
- As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
- All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
- 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.
If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!
You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 6 months!
This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
- Your billing address is based in the UK
- You have a UK based bank account
- Bill payer must be 18 or above.
No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning uses a fast-track system. Your digital certificate is issued by the Awarding Organisation and then forwarded directly to your inbox by our team.
While the official timeframe is six weeks, our students typically receive their digital credentials within two weeks.
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