Tourism Management Level 3

Course code: OSC1038

One in twelve jobs in the UK is supported by tourism, making it one of the largest and most important industries in Britain.

Learn more about the tourism industry, including the history of tourism and threats to tourism.
Explore the different methods of passenger transport, including the environmental impacts of airlines.
Understand the importance of visitor attractions and what makes them so appealing to the public.
Study how to create a tourism marketing strategy, as well as identifying the product and carrying out market research.

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One in twelve jobs in the UK is supported by tourism, making it one of the largest and most important industries in Britain.

It will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.

All your course materials will then be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to one year

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments

Unit 1

Introduction to the Tourism Industry

What is tourism?
History of tourism
Mass tourism
Threats to tourism
Tourism trends

Unit 2

Planning for Tourism

Tourism and the UK economy
Public sector
Regional development agencies
Local government
Planning
Feasibility studies

Unit 3

Passenger Transport

Trains
Cars
Coaches
Cruise ships
Passenger ferries
Air transport
Types of airlines
Deregulation
Airline infrastructure
Environmental impacts of airlines

Unit 4

Responsible Tourism

What is responsible tourism?
Types of responsible tourism
The impacts of tourism
Tourism development planning

Unit 5

The Management of Visitor Attractions

The importance of visitor attractions
Types of visitor attractions
What makes a visitor attraction appealing?
Visitor satisfaction
Types of visits
Design and technology
Ownership of visitor attractions
Funding visitor attractions
Why is the public sector important?

Unit 6

Tourism Marketing

Creating a tourism strategy
Identifying the tourist product
Market research
Market segmentation
The marketing mix
How to evaluate a product

Assessment

This Tourism Management course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

This course will enable you to work when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE XO Student Discounts card
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.