Free BTEC Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Our Lady's Catholic College, full-time during the day. The course takes 12 months and gives you a broad knowledge of the travel and tourism sector. You'll study in a vocational style, with educational visits to local destinations used to bring the subject to life. This is a strong starting point if you're considering a career in tourism, hospitality, or travel services.
Who this course is for
This course gives learners the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the travel and tourism sector. The course is delivered in a vocational style and uses educational visits to illustrate examples and current practice in Travel and Tourism. This years group have planned and completed walking tours of Lancaster, Morecambe and Silverdale and Arnside and visited and studied the new developments at Barton Grange Garden Centre. During the rest of the course they will visit Liverpool, Sizergh Castle and will plan their own adventurous activity day.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study different types of tourism destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
You'll plan and evaluate tourism activities, including real visits to local destinations.
You'll learn about current trends and developments in the travel and tourism sector.
You'll build skills in researching and presenting information about travel products and services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and educational visits to tourism destinations and venues. The BTEC format is coursework-based, so you'll be assessed through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll complete units covering different areas of the sector, building a portfolio of work over the year. Visits to local sites form part of the course and feed directly into your assessed work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Our Lady's Catholic College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent: advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations
Visitor attraction assistant: working at museums, parks, or heritage sites
Tour guide: leading groups around destinations and points of interest
Airline customer service agent: assisting passengers at airports
Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in hospitality and accommodation
Events assistant: supporting the planning and running of tourism events
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate or Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Pearson Edexcel): the natural next step, and often accepted for university entry in tourism-related subjects.
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Management: broadens your options into hotels and events.
A Level Geography or Business Studies: useful if you're considering a university route in tourism, business, or leisure management.
