Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Amersham
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Amersham. Classes run at Amersham School, full-time during the day. Course costs are covered by the school. The UK travel and tourism industry is growing, and this two-year course builds the skills to examine, interpret and analyse statistics that measure tourism's importance to the economy. You'll study destinations, customer service, marketing, and the business side of the industry.
Who this course is for
The travel and tourism industry in the UK is growing and is of major importance to the economy. Students will develop the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK.
Entry requirements
8 GCSE Grades 9 - 5 or point equivalent
What you will learn
You'll examine the scale and importance of the UK travel and tourism industry.
You'll analyse statistics that measure tourism's economic impact.
You'll study how travel and tourism businesses operate and are managed.
You'll explore global destinations and the factors that affect their popularity.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to the tourism sector.
You'll investigate how marketing is used to attract visitors and travellers.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based learning includes research tasks, case studies, and project work. You'll complete assignments throughout the course and sit externally set assessments at set points. Your teacher will mark internal work; Pearson Edexcel moderates the overall standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Amersham School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent: advising customers on holidays and bookings.
Tour operator assistant: helping plan and coordinate travel packages.
Airport customer service agent: supporting passengers at check-in and gates.
Hotel front-of-house staff: managing guest arrivals and enquiries.
Tourism marketing assistant: promoting destinations and travel products.
Visitor attraction coordinator: organising events and visitor experiences.
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Travel and Tourism Management: a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to move into supervisory or management roles.
BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality and Tourism: a university degree for deeper study and graduate-level careers in the sector.
Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in Hospitality or Events Management: earn while you learn in a related industry role.
