Travel and Tourism Level 3 Extended Certificate

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - We would, ideally, like applications to be submitted by Thursday 8th January 2026, when planning for the timetable will begin, but applications will be accepted after this date

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Minimum Entry Requirements

The admissions criteria for the Sixth Form are as follows:

- A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at an average grade of 5.5 or above

- These 6 subjects must include at least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and at least a grade 4 in Mathematics

- You will require a grade 6 or above in most subjects you wish to study at A Level

- To study Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages or a Science subject you will require a grade 7

- To study Economics a grade 7 or above in Mathematics is required and a 6+ or above in Business or a related subject

- Students may be able to study a Science subject with a 6 grade but their 4th option choice must be STEM Access forming part of your Personal Enrichment Pathway

- For Further Mathematics you will need an 8 or 9

- Short Courses count as half a GCSE

- A positive attitude in your chosen subjects and a respect for school aims, objectives and ethos

- Commitment to the expectations of the Sixth Form and the school community

- Students will not be admitted if they have not completed the appropriate paperwork

Studying Travel and Tourism Level 3 provides students with a broad and practical understanding of the travel and tourism industry, both in the UK and globally. Students will develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, customer service, and problem-solving; skills that are essential for success in this dynamic sector. Students are encouraged to apply theory to real-world scenarios, case studies, and work-related projects.

The Travel and Tourism department aim to inspire students to become future leaders and professionals in travel, tourism, and hospitality. Subject teachers aim to create a learning environment that reflects the diverse, fast-paced, and global nature of the industry.

Students study the Level 3 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism (Pearson), which comprises of four units with mixed assessment:

58% External Assessment components:

Unit 1: The World of Travel and Tourism – (Written exam of 1.5 hours, worth 75 marks / 25% of overall grade):

• Key idea: UK travel and tourism is a growing industry, which is vital to the economy.

• Skills developed: examining, interpreting, and analysing tourism statistics.

• Understanding gained: industry scope, key terminology, and main components.

• Knowledge required: how organisations collaborate to benefit themselves and customers, with examples across all sectors.

Unit 2: Global Destinations – (Supervised research and task of 3 hours, worth 60 marks / 33% of overall grade)

• Analyse global destinations: features, appeal, travel planning, and changing popularity trends.

• Investigate locations and features, explaining how they attract different types of tourism.

• Evaluate travel plans, routes, and itineraries against customer needs.

• Examine consumer trends and reasons for shifts in destination popularity.

42% Internal Assessment components:

Unit 3: Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism – (Synoptic coursework project, worth 25% of overall grade)

• Develop marketing skills by examining aims and objectives of the marketing function and researching customer needs.

• Analyse how marketing and customer service work together.

• Apply knowledge to plan and produce a promotional campaign for a new travel and tourism product or service.

Unit 9: Visitor Attractions (coursework based, worth 17% of overall grade):

• Investigate visitor attractions and their funding models.

• Explore the visitor experience and how attractions develop, diversify, and use technology to meet varied needs.

• Research two contrasting attractions (e.g. Glastonbury, Peppa Pig World, Yosemite, Alton Towers, Chessington, Reading & Leeds).

Grades are awarded as Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction* and carry full UCAS tariff points equivalent to one A Level.

Grades are awarded as Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction* and carry full UCAS tariff points equivalent to one A Level.

A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at an average grade of 5.5 or above

- At least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and a grade 4 in Mathematics

- Meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level / vocational subjects. Each subject has its own specific entry criteria. These can be found on the individual subject pages.

- Students may be able to study a Science subject with a 6 grade but their 4th option choice must be STEM Access forming part of your Personal Enrichment Pathway.

- Short Courses count as half a GCSE

- A positive attitude in your chosen subjects and a respect for school aims, objectives and ethos

- Commitment to the expectations of the Sixth Form and the school community

- Students will not be admitted if they have not completed the appropriate paperwork