Free BTEC Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College, full-time during the day. This level 2 BTEC travel and tourism qualification takes 34 weeks to complete. You'll explore the travel and tourism industry, customer service, destinations, and how travel businesses operate. To join, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and/or English, or a related Level 1 course at Merit grade with Maths and/or English at grade 3. You'll also attend a college interview.
Who this course is for
Full time
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, to include Maths &/or English. Alternatively you may have completed a related Level 1 course to Merit grade plus Maths &/or English at grade 3. You are also asked to attend a college interview to establish that the course is suitable for your career intentions.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the UK and global travel and tourism industry is structured.
You'll study popular travel destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
You'll learn how travel and tourism businesses plan and market their products.
You'll investigate the factors that affect travel choices, including health, safety, and sustainability.
You'll build knowledge of different types of holidays, transport, and accommodation.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newcastle College. Assessment is through assignments and project work rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units you study. The college interview before you start helps confirm the course suits your goals.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book holidays
Holiday rep, supporting tourists at UK or overseas resorts
Airline customer service agent, working at airports or check-in
Tour operator assistant, supporting package holiday planning
Visitor attraction assistant, working at tourist sites or museums
Hotel receptionist, front-of-house role in hospitality
Cruise line crew member, customer-facing role on board ships
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Travel and Tourism. The natural next step if you want to go deeper into the industry or move toward higher education.
Level 3 Hospitality Management Diploma. Broadens your options across hotels, events, and tourism.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Tourism or Hospitality. A higher education route if you want to move into management or specialist roles.
