UKQC Level 3 Certificate in Tourism
Description
Jump on board for an exciting career in tourism with this qualification. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to work in various parts of the tourism industry including visitor information services, hotel guest services and tourism operations.
During your studies you will gain the skills to be able to plan tourism itineraries and provide tourism visitor information, provide accommodation guest services including porter services, set up promotional stands for tourism products, gain a thorough knowledge of tourism destinations and attractions and use social media for business operations.
This course has a practical focus which helps you to develop the expertise and knowledge to work in a range of areas in this diverse and dynamic industry.
Core Units
- Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
- Provide service to customers
- Show social and cultural sensitivity
- Participate in safe work practices
Electives
- Provide porter services
- Provide accommodation reception services
- Access and interpret product information
- Prepare quotations
Career Opportunities
- Tourism customer service consultant
- Inbound tour coordinator
- Visitor centre consultant
Work Placement Information
Students must participate in both theory and practice at any tourism centre.