Free BTEC Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This level 2 BTEC travel and tourism qualification covers how the industry works, from destinations and customer service to transport and tour operations. The course takes one year to complete. You'll gain a solid grounding in travel and tourism that supports entry into the sector or progression to further study.
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 different types of travellers.
You'll learn about customer service standards in travel and tourism contexts.
You'll examine different types of transport and how they connect to holiday and travel products.
You'll investigate how tour operators and travel agents package and sell holidays.
You'll develop research and presentation skills relevant to the industry.
How you will learn
The BTEC First Certificate is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and external assessment. You'll complete assignments set around real industry scenarios, building a portfolio of evidence across the units. Some units are assessed by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered face-to-face at the college during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent: advising customers and booking holidays and flights.
Holiday rep: supporting travellers at UK and overseas destinations.
Cabin crew: working on commercial flights for an airline.
Tourism information officer: helping visitors at local or regional centres.
Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in accommodation and hospitality.
Tour operator assistant: helping to plan and coordinate travel packages.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 National in Travel and Tourism: the natural next step, going deeper into the industry and carrying UCAS points for university entry.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality: broadens your options into hotels, events, and food service.
Level 2 or 3 Customer Service qualification: useful if you want to move into a customer-facing role across any sector.
