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BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Derby

Cost£6,602.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, full-time over 36 weeks.

This BTEC travel and tourism qualification covers the travel and tourism industry in depth. You'll explore passenger transport, airports and aviation, the tourist economy, and customer service. The course also covers marketing, accommodation, conferences, and events. Guest speakers from major travel organisations visit the class. You'll take part in mock interviews and work placements.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This two-year course will give you an in-depth understanding of the travel and tourism industry. It will prepare you for working in a wide variety of different roles within this broad sector. You may have an interest in passenger transport, airports and aviation, the tourist economy, conferences and events, marketing and promotion, accommodation services or customer service and in roles such as holiday rep, travel agent and cabin crew.You will hear from guest speakers representing some of the largest air travel organisations. The course also includes mock interviews and work placements with Agiito, Jurys Inns and Derby Museums, to name but a few.Candidates should have a desire to enter higher education or to find employment in this sector. Students should have strong time management and organisational skills alongside a professional personality and ‘can do’ attitude.

Entry requirements

You will need the majority of your GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths at grade 4 or better. Alternatively you could have a Level 2 Merit grade in a Travel and Tourism/Cabin Crew or related qualification and a grade 4 GCSE in Maths and English. A keen interest in the subject is essential, so too is a customer focussed outlook.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured.
  • You'll learn about airports, airlines, and passenger transport.
  • You'll study the tourist economy and visitor attractions.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for travel and tourism roles.
  • You'll learn about marketing and promotion in the sector.
  • You'll understand accommodation services and conference and events management.
  • You'll practise interview skills through mock interviews.
  • You'll gain work experience through industry placements.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, guest speaker visits, and work placements. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units. Placements with industry employers are part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Travel agent, books flights, hotels, and packages for clients.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of a travel company.
  • Cabin crew, works on board aircraft to assist passengers.
  • Airport customer service agent, helps passengers at check-in and departures.
  • Events coordinator, organises conferences and tourism events.
  • Tourism marketing assistant, promotes destinations and travel products.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university or employment.
  • A degree in Travel and Tourism Management or Hospitality, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • An apprenticeship in travel or aviation, combining work and study in a paid role.
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