Travel & Tourism
Would you love to start an exciting career that allows you to see the world and meet new people? Whether you dream of working as cabin crew, a travel representative or a tour guide, our travel & tourism courses will help you take your first step into this exciting industry.
Upon completion you can go on to university and study a tourism management, hospitality management and other related degrees. Alternatively, you can go straight into employment, opting for a role in a variety of settings from flight attendant to working in luxury hotels, travel agencies and more!
Trips and visits
Students will have the opportunity to embark on exciting international trips to immerse themselves in new cultures and see prominent tourist attractions with their own eyes. Past visits have included popular destinations such as New York, Florida and Paris as well as visits to Chester Zoo and Alton Towers.
You will also have the opportunity to witness behind-the-scenes action with the likes of Swissport, Manchester Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and the Liverpool Cruise Terminal. Students also have the chance to experience real-world submersion cabin crew training in a swimming pool, provided by a renowned company that houses a training centre at Manchester Airport.
Industry links
The college boasts fantastic industry connections with local and national employers such as Visit Britain, Swissport, Liverpool Cruise Terminal and Hays Travel. You will experience guest lectures with industry professionals from airlines and national tourist boards, which will help you gain an insight into potential careers and the industry in general.
All students will be encouraged to participate in valuable industry placement while on their course, with students enjoying interesting and fast-paced placements in local hotels and specialist business travel companies. Students will also take part in a number of live briefs to develop their understanding and knowledge of the sector, with previous projects including the creation of a tourism trail with Culture Warrington to promote the town’s sites of interest, and developing a marketing campaign with The Hollies Farm Shop in Cheshire.
In addition to the industry-relevant skills developed throughout your industry placements, you will also develop vital employability skills including communication, customer service, enthusiasm, motivation, problem-solving and attention to detail. This ensures that you are fully prepared to succeed in the workplace when you leave college.
I am
16-18 Years Old
By choosing to study either Level 2 or Level 3 Travel & Tourism after school, you will be taking your first steps towards securing an exciting and dynamic career. Whether you’re looking for air hostess and cabin crew courses, or hotel and tourism courses, both study options are great choices for students seeking a career in the travel and tourism industry! Learning all about both the UK sector and abroad, you will gain all the knowledge and skills you need.
Meet our students
“The second I heard that I would do a whole module based on becoming cabin crew, and that there is an onsite simulation aircraft to learn in, I knew this was the course for me! I’ve had so many great experiences, from visiting airports like Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon, to going to New York which is something I’ve always dreamed of doing.”
It was at one of the college’s exciting open evenings that former Golborne High School pupil Sarah decided to put her dreams of exploring the world into action by applying for Level 3 Travel & Tourism. Sarah has always wanted to become cabin crew, seeing the world’s top destinations while working for a prestigious airline, and she feels that she could not have found a course better suited to these goals.
Meet our tutors
Mark Turner
Travel & Tourism Tutor Mark Turner has 10 years of retail travel experience, as well as having achieved a BA (Hons) Leisure & Tourism and a PGCE.
Mark enjoys taking his students on international trips as it helps to broaden their horizons and enhance their understanding of the travel industry.
Jenny Tickle
Travel & Tourism Tutor Jenny Tickle has a BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management & Tourism and brings over 15 years’ experience in industry to her teaching, having worked in both small and global travel agencies in the North West.
“My favourite part of teaching at the college is seeing my students develop from when they arrive with us straight out of school to when they leave us as confident, employable young people. It gives me great satisfaction to see them gain jobs in the industry and progress onto their dream careers.”
Explore our facilities
Aircraft Cabin
Our modern facilities include a mock aircraft cabin and check-in desk, enabling you to experience delivering flight services and safety demonstrations. The department also uses all of the latest industry-standard equipment, meaning you can gain up-to-date experience.
