NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism

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The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism equips learners aged 16+ with essential skills for the sector. Progress to degrees in Travel, Tourism, or Hospitality. Internally assessed.

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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism

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About This Course

The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism equips learners aged 16+ with essential skills for a career or further study in the travel and tourism sector. Complete 6 units from a wide selection to achieve the qualification. Assessment is internal with external quality checks. Progress to degrees in Travel, Tourism, or Hospitality, or a PGCE. Suitable for study programmes.

Course Benefits

Equips staff with practical industry knowledge for immediate application in travel and tourism roles.

  • Flexible structure with mandatory and optional units to suit business needs and specific job roles.
  • Enhances customer service skills, improving satisfaction and retention.
  • Supports career progression and staff retention through clear development pathways.
  • Assignment-based assessment reduces pressure; externally quality assured for credibility.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism
Qualification Number: 603/4141/5
Total Credits: 24

Unit 1: The UK Travel And Tourism Sector

Unit 2: Customer Service In Travel And Tourism

Unit 3: UK Travel And Tourism Destinations

Unit 4: Worldwide Travel And Tourism Destinations

Unit 5: Marketing In Travel And Tourism

Unit 6: Preparing For Employment In Travel And Tourism

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of assignments that are 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.

You will complete written assignments and scenario-based tasks. There are no exams, placements, observations, or witness testimonies required.

Required Knowledge

No formal qualifications needed.
A basic level of English and an interest in travel and tourism are required.
Ideal for beginners wanting to learn about the industry.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected educational charity with over 170 years’ experience.

Enrolment grants two years’ access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni network, offering resources and support.

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 three 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.

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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 price you see includes everything, from tutoring to certification.
  • 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 3 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 use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).

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