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High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!

With record-breaking applications, many courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. With an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025. So apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

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Tourism with events management and aviation

A career in travel can literally take you around the globe. Our full-time courses can help you open doors to a number of different opportunities; wherever in the world you wish to work.

Tourism with events management and aviation courses


Why choose tourism with events management and aviation at West Notts?

Take part in trips

You'll have the opportunity to take part in UK and overseas residential visits. Past trips have included visits to major UK cities, and further afield including Cyprus, Lanzarote, New York and The Gambia.

The trip to The Gambia in 2020 was described as ‘life-changing’ by many students as they got to see so much of a different culture as well as learning about responsible tourism in this part of Africa. They were able to sample the wonderful food and traditional outfits at the Cooking with Ida experience, meet children in the local schools and go on a wildlife canoe ride up the River Gambia.

Student Jessica Darwood-Brown captured some amazing footage of this visit.

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Diverse career prospects

Whichever area tourism with events management and aviation you wish to work in, we ensure you’re fully-equipped to do so at West Notts. You are given the skills and knowledge to work in a number of sectors, from cabin crew to holiday reps.

Be part of the 'Learning Company'

Learning companies provide exciting opportunities to enhance your CV, build confidence, and expand your connections through real-life projects. In the field of travel and tourism, you have the chance to join two exceptional learning companies: Vision Tours in partnership with the Heritage Trust and Vision Travel.

Vision Tours − students offer guided tours to the public, adding value to the experience by creating a diverse range of podcasts. These podcasts aim to enhance the tour experience and engage the audience on a deeper level.

Vision Travel − students immerse themselves in a professional environment to craft personalised holiday itineraries. Additionally, they actively seek out employment opportunities abroad for students planning their gap year. By being part of these learning companies, you can gain valuable skills, enrich your resume, and establish meaningful connections in the industry.


Career Opportunities


Our facilities

Step aboard our brand new life-size aeroplane cabin as part of your training here at West Notts.

This exciting new facility will become your favourite destination for developing the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the travel and tourism industry.


Guided Campus Tour

Get a glimpse into the facilities you will be using as a travel student at West Notts College.


What our students say

Amy talks to us about her experience on the course, including our very own plane classroom and what skills she has picked up along the way. Detailing some exciting trips, Amy expresses how this broadened her knowledge of the area and how our teachers work to help in any way possible.


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Tourism with events management and aviation news

  • Students have fun-filled fortnight with Estonian counterparts

    From flying eggs to cakes on a plane, to a visit to the seaside and a noughties disco, activities staged by West Nottinghamshire College’s travel and tourism students were certainly varied for their overseas guests.

    Posted: 17/05/2024
  • College celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted result

    Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College are celebrating following the publication of its latest Ofsted inspection report – which has graded it ‘good’ with areas of outstanding provision, and that makes a strong contribution to meeting its area’s skills needs.

    Posted: 07/06/2023
  • New classroom will help students soar to new heights

    The sky’s the limit now for travel and tourism students’ skills, following the launch of a new interactive classroom at West Nottinghamshire College.

    Posted: 23/06/2022

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Why choose West Notts?

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Courses created in partnership with local employers to meet their specific workforce needs.

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Excellent student support services from careers and financial advice to health and wellbeing.

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We offer a flexible and cost-effective travel pass to all students and apprentices.

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We have nine campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

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We offer a wide-range of FREE* adult courses.*subject to eligibility.

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