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

CostFREE
Duration38 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Hospitality and Tourism Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run full-time at New City College Attlee A Level Academy, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 38 weeks and covers the core knowledge and practical skills that underpin work in hospitality and tourism. You'll explore areas such as customer service, food and beverage, travel, and tourism operations. This level 1 BTEC hospitality and tourism qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the hospitality and tourism industries and how they work together.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used in hotels, restaurants, and travel settings.
  • You'll learn about food and beverage service in hospitality environments.
  • You'll study how travel and tourism businesses operate.
  • You'll practise communication skills for working with customers and colleagues.
  • You'll build an understanding of health, safety, and hygiene in hospitality workplaces.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and assignments. Assessment is coursework-based. You'll complete assignments and projects that show what you know and can do. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout the year to help you develop your work.

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

  • Hotel receptionist. Front-of-house role in hotels and accommodation.
  • Restaurant or café assistant. Serving customers in food and beverage settings.
  • Travel agency assistant. Supporting customers with holiday and travel bookings.
  • Hospitality team member. Entry-level work in hotels, venues, or events.
  • Visitor attraction assistant. Working at museums, theme parks, or tourist sites.
  • Catering assistant. Supporting kitchen and service teams in catering operations.

What you could study next

A Level 2 BTEC in Hospitality or Travel and Tourism is the natural next step. It builds directly on this Certificate and takes you closer to supervisory and customer-facing roles. From Level 2, you could progress to a Level 3 BTEC or an apprenticeship in hospitality management or travel operations. Some learners use Level 3 to apply for higher education courses in tourism, events, or business.

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