Travel and Tourism Level 3 Extended Certificate

Applications Open: - now open

Applications Close: - We would, ideally, like applications to be submitted by Thursday 7th January 2027, 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:

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.

Additional considerations

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