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BTEC Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Surbiton for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Travel and Tourism Courses in Kingston upon Thames.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Surbiton. Classes run at Tolworth Girls School, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers the travel and tourism industry, customer service, destination knowledge, and how tourism businesses operate. You'll also explore events, hospitality, and airline and airport services. To join, you'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including a grade 4 in English Language.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This qualification is ideal for students with a passion for travel, tourism, events and hospitality. It provides a strong foundation of industry knowledge and practical skills that are highly valued across related sectors. It is especially suited to those interested in careers such as: Tourism and Hospitality Management, Airline and Airport Operations, Events and Conference Planning, Travel Consultancy (e.g. TripAdvisor, Airbnb), Destination Marketing and Resort Services

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 4 to 9 or equivalent, including 4 in English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll study popular destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used across travel and hospitality roles.
  • You'll learn about airline, airport, and resort operations.
  • You'll investigate events and conference planning as part of the wider tourism sector.
  • You'll examine how travel businesses market destinations and manage customer experiences.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tolworth Girls School. The BTEC is assessed mainly through assignments and projects rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units, covering both knowledge and practical application of industry topics.

What you will need to bring

Tolworth Girls School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Customer service advisor, supports customers for a travel or hospitality company.
  • Airport passenger services agent, assists travellers at check-in and departures.
  • Events coordinator assistant, helps plan and run conferences or tourism events.
  • Resort representative, supports holidaymakers at a destination abroad.
  • Tourism marketing assistant, helps promote destinations or travel products.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 National in Travel and Tourism, the natural next step for deeper industry study and progression to higher education.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality Management, broadens your options into hotel and events management.
  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Tourism or Hospitality, for those moving toward a degree or management role after Level 3 study.
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