Level 3 Diploma (or Extended Diploma) in Essentials of Hospitality and Tourism

Qualification overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Essentials of Hospitality and Tourism offers learners a great opportunity to set the ideal foundation for a career in either the Hospitality or Tourism industry. As students are guided through each unit of this programme, they will begin to understand the operational aspects of both sectors, as well as industry-specific skills, such as front office, food and beverage and tour guiding operations.

Graduates of this Diploma level qualification are provided with several progression routes. After successfully completing this programme, learners can apply to entry-level jobs in the industry, earn credits and apply to one of our university pathways, or continue their CTH education by studying our Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism, where exemptions for three units in this Diploma would be applied. Therefore, making it the ideal programme for a number of prospective students.

The Extended Diploma includes an additional Practical Training Internship, providing learners with the opportunity to apply their skills in a real working environment. This supervised industry placement enhances employability by allowing learners to gain valuable workplace experience, understand hospitality and tourism industry operations and further develop their practical and interpersonal skills.

Who is this qualification for

This is an open access qualification; however, learners are expected to meet the following entry requirements:

• Be aged 16 or over at the time of enrolment.
• Where English is not the learner’s first language, hold an IELTS score of 5.0 or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Have completed secondary education and achieved a recognised Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in at least some subjects.