Travel & Tourism
The learner enjoys multiple benefits by signing up for this Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3 course; this Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3 course has the capacity to take their career to the next level of excellence. Regardless of their current work schedule, learners will find this course quite helpful.
They study at their own preferred time, location and pace, and will never be restricted by time, imposed deadlines or fixed schedules.This Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3 course has the capacity to effectively and innovatively boost learners’ career path in the travel industry. Register today!
Travel & Tourism - Learning Outcomes
After completing this Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3 course the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the broad overview of the concept of travel and tourism,
- Identify products and services provided and offered within the tourism sector
- Outline the sectors of the tourist industry and the employment and career opportunities it offers
- Explore the development and management of important relationships with key suppliers.
- Explore effective marketing strategy, the planning and implementation of professional market research and effective promotional activities
- Explore the concept of quality management and how to identify and assess the needs of the customer
- Develop understating for series of essential transport principles and common transport options.
- Explore the roles and responsibilities of the professional tour operator.
Travel & Tourism - Course Syllabus
This Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3Consists of the following units:
Unit 1 – An introduction to Travel & Tourism
This unit covers the following topics:
- Leisure Tourism
- Business Tourism
- Differences between Business Travel and Leisure Travel
- Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR)
- Motivating Factors – Wanting to Travel
- The Development of Leisure Travel
- Advantages of a Package Holiday
- The Disadvantages of Package Holidays
- Self- Packaged Holidays
- Changes in Travel and Tourism
- Types of Tourist Destinations
- Culture and Heritage
- Plus more
Unit 2 – Tourism Management: Tourism Products & Services
This unit covers the following topics:
- The Marketing Mix
- The Components of the Tourism Product
- The Product Life Cycle
- Plus more
Unit 3 – Tour Operations Management
This unit covers the following topics:
- Organisers and Retailers
- Tour Operators
- Travel Management Services
- Information Technology and The Travel Trade
- Consumer Protection
- Checklist - Working With the Travel Trade
- Plus more
Unit 4 – Travel and Tourism Marketing and Sales
This unit covers the following topics:
- A Marketing Strategy
- The GTA’s Marketing Role
- Printed and Audiovisual Material
- Travel and Agency Familiarisation Trips
- Travel Trade Shows and Exhibitions
- Measuring Promotional Effectiveness
- Marketing Objective and Results
- Marketing Activities
- Plus more
Unit 5 – Managing Human Resources in Tourism Industry
This unit covers the following topics:
- The Importance of Human Resources
- The Human Resources Development Strategy
- A National Council for Tourism Education and Training
- Linking Types and Levels of Training
- Rewards, Benefits, and Compensation
- Human Resources Information Systems
- Plus more
Unit 6 – Transport Management System
This unit covers the following topics:
- Changes in Transportation
- Transport Principles
- Comparing Different Forms of Land Travel
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Types of Transportation
- Issues In Transport Management
- Transport and Environment
- Plus more
Unit 7 – Quality Management
This unit covers the following topics:
- The Concept of Quality Management In Services
- Quality Management in Tourism
- Caring For Customers in Tourism
- Plus more
Travel & Tourism - Course Benefits
This Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3course comes with the following benefits:
- Full Tutor Support
- Self paced, no fixed schedules
- Available to students anywhere in the world
- 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
- Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials.
Travel & Tourism - Course Material
All Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
- Online course materials
- Question papers
- Additional Supporting Material
- Useful Links
Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3 course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a Travel & Tourism Certificate Level 3 course with BOLC you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.
