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Level 1 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism (Gateway)
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Overview
This course is a high quality, industry recognised course designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of the travel and tourism industry and allows them to explore the various avenues of work within this industry. It will allow learners to gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study.
To support your studies, and expand your knowledge and experience of the industry, you will have the opportunity to participate in a few educational study trips such as visits to overseas destinations, as well as UK destinations, theme parks and attractions. These trips are optional but greatly encouraged and students should be prepared for a financial outlay in respect of this.
To prepare you for a career in Travel and Tourism, we set high standards in personal appearance and behaviour for our students: you will be expected to adhere to a strict uniform dress code both in class and around college, be ready and prepared for lessons and conduct yourself in a professional manner.
How you’ll learn
The initial NCFE Certificate consists of the following units of study.
- Customer service in travel and tourism
- Communication skills in travel and tourism
Further optional units of study could consist of
- Hospitality in travel and tourism
- UK visitor attractions
- Promotional material for travel and tourism
- Working as a team in travel and tourism
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 1
- Further study
Entry requirements
- 2 GCSEs in English and math’s preferred
- Attend an interview
- Complete a selection process
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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Careers it can lead to
- Air Travel Assistants £26,600 a year
- Leisure and Travel Service Occupations £23,700 a year
- Travel Agents £13.14 an hour
- Rail Travel Assistants £42,300 a year
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With further study or experience
- Travel Agency Managers and Proprietors £33,000 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
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Student Voice
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College has helped me become more independent and confident. I’ve enjoyed learning new things, especially doing flight attendant role plays, as I want to work in cabin crew. It’s been a great experience, and I’m glad I had the chance to study here.
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About student lifeQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
See the full unit listGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
About student supportLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.