Free BTEC Level 1 Hospitality and Tourism Course in Luton. Classes run at Barnfield College, full-time during the day. This level 1 btec hospitality and tourism course runs for 33 weeks and covers the core knowledge and skills behind hospitality and tourism work. You'll explore how hotels, restaurants, travel, and tourism businesses operate.
Who this course is for
Visit our website for full details on the learning experience and opportunities you can expect on this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore how hospitality businesses such as hotels and restaurants operate.
You'll learn the basics of the tourism industry and how travel services work.
You'll develop customer service skills used in hospitality and tourism roles.
You'll study food and beverage service fundamentals.
You'll gain an understanding of health, safety, and hygiene in hospitality settings.
You'll build awareness of how events and visitor attractions are managed.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Barnfield College. The BTEC Introductory Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete practical tasks and written work that build your portfolio of evidence across the units. Your tutor will give feedback throughout to support your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hotel receptionist. Front-of-house customer service in hotels.
Restaurant or café assistant. Serving customers in food and beverage settings.
Travel agency assistant. Supporting customers with holiday and travel bookings.
Visitor attraction assistant. Working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites.
Events assistant. Helping to set up and run hospitality events.
Housekeeping assistant. Room preparation and presentation in hotels.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality. The natural next step after this Level 1, covering hospitality skills in more depth and opening more job options.
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism. Focuses on the travel industry if that's the direction you want to go.
Level 2 NVQ in Hospitality Services. A work-based qualification that lets you earn while you learn in a hospitality role.
