Travel and Tourism

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

This is a two-year course and equivalent to 3 A Levels.

Why do most countries invest so much in their Travel and Tourism industry? This sector is one of the fastest growing in the world and provides more than 250 million jobs worldwide. If you want to be a part of this exciting industry, then this is the subject for you. Through work experience and visits you will learn about the skills required for work in this industry; gaining insight and understanding of this varied and interesting sector.

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NewVIc has joined forces with Newham College London, one of the top-performing FE Colleges in London.

When applying for your chosen course(s) at NewVIc, you will be redirected to the Newham College London application portal. This portal processes all applications, including those for NewVIc.

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Key topics

• developing your business and event management skills

• exploring the appeal of worldwide tourist destinations

• enhancing your employability in preparation for working in the sector

You will

• personally experience the industry through day and residential study visits in places such as Dubai and Thailand

• discover the way the industry works through investigations and case studies

• discover the methods that are used to build a successful and vibrant sector

• work in the industry during a two week work experience placement each year

• gain an insight in to the employability opportunities available within the sector

• gain a conversational modern foreign language NVQ

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+ Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)

These must include:

• English Language or Maths at grade 4
  
  

Students currently taking a Level 2 vocational course will need a minimum of a Merit in a related subject.

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+ Assessment

Assessment methods include:

• Coursework
• Exams
• Controlled Assessments

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+ Why study at NewVIc

Work with prominent travel organisations. Combine practical and academic understanding to help you succeed in the sports, travel, tourism or hospitality sector.

Unique links and partnerships

• University of East London
• London Southbank University
• Virgin Sport
• Newham Active
• Swissport Stansted
  
  

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+ How we support you

Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

Our specialist teams can help with:

• Learning difficulties
• Physical and sensory disabilities
• Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
• Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
• Exam access arrangements
• Money, finance and bursary advice
• Careers advice, job and university applications

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+ Next steps

Following successful completion of this course, many of our students progress to univeristy to study courses such as International Tourism Management, Business Management or Hospitality and Events Management. Alternatively students can also take up employment in the industry, where there is a wide range of job opportunities.

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+ Top universities for Tourism

The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly for Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies.

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