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Free BTEC Level 1 Hospitality and Tourism Course in Tower Hamlets – New City College Attlee A Level Academy

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Hospitality and Tourism Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Attlee A Level Academy, full-time during the day. This is a year-long course, running over 46 weeks. You'll explore how the hospitality and tourism industries work, covering areas like customer service, travel, and food and beverage operations. It's a solid starting point if you're heading toward a career in hotels, restaurants, travel, or events. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the hospitality industry is organised and how businesses operate within it.
  • You'll learn about the UK and international tourism sector and the types of organisations involved.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used in hospitality and tourism settings.
  • You'll study food and beverage service and how it fits into the wider hospitality industry.
  • You'll gain an understanding of travel and tourism products and destinations.
  • You'll practise communication skills relevant to working with customers and colleagues.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Assessment for the BTEC Introductory Award is through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course of the year. Your tutors will give feedback on your assignments to help you develop your knowledge and skills throughout the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Attlee A Level Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist, starting out in a hotel or hospitality venue
  • Waiting staff, serving customers in restaurants or cafes
  • Barista or cafe assistant, preparing drinks and serving customers
  • Travel agent assistant, helping customers plan and book trips
  • Events assistant, supporting the organisation of events and functions
  • Tourism information assistant, advising visitors at attractions or visitor centres

What you could study next

A Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award is a stepping stone to further study in the sector. You could move on to a BTEC Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality or Travel and Tourism, which goes into greater depth and opens more job options. From there, a Level 3 BTEC in Hospitality Management or Travel and Tourism is the route toward supervisory and management roles, or into higher education.

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