BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Egham. Classes run at Strode's College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification covers the travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality industries in the UK and overseas. You'll explore local and national attractions, factors affecting destinations, and marketing techniques used by tourism organisations. There are also links to business content, which broadens the scope of what you study. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, or a BTEC at merit or above.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for those interested in working in the travel, tourism, aviation or hospitality industries in the UK or overseas. You have the opportunity to study local an dnational attractions as well as looking into factors impacting destinations and marketing techinques used by organisations. There are links between the course content of this course and that of BTEC L3 Business.
Entry requirements
Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and may include a BTEC at a merit or above
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry operates in the UK and overseas.
You'll study local and national visitor attractions and what makes them successful.
You'll examine the factors that affect tourism destinations, including economic and environmental influences.
You'll learn about marketing techniques used by travel and tourism organisations.
You'll develop knowledge of the aviation and hospitality sectors.
You'll make connections between travel and tourism and broader business principles.
How you will learn
The BTEC format combines coursework assignments with external assessments. You'll build a portfolio of work through unit assignments completed in class and independently. Some units are assessed through set tasks or exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Teaching takes place in the classroom at Strode's College, with daytime sessions across the 36-week course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode's College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book trips
Holiday rep, supporting tourists at overseas destinations
Airline customer service agent, working at airports or check-in
Hotel receptionist or front-of-house team member
Tour operator assistant, coordinating travel packages
Visitor attraction coordinator, working at heritage or leisure sites
Events assistant, supporting tourism or hospitality events
What you could study next
HND or Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism, for a deeper industry qualification before entering management roles.
Degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality Management, available at universities across the UK and a natural step after a Level 3 BTEC.
BTEC Level 3 Business Qualification, which shares content with this course and could open routes into broader commercial roles.
Apprenticeship in Travel or Hospitality, combining paid work with structured training at Level 3 or above.
