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Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Blackburn

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the travel and tourism industry in depth. You'll explore destinations, customer service, tourism products, and how the sector operates globally. Units look at areas such as travel planning, marketing, and the business side of tourism. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll need five or more GCSE grade 4s, including English and Maths, to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

Travel and Tourism is a dynamic industry that provides employment for one in eleven people throughout the UK. The sector is continuously developing and exciting new career paths alongside existing ones are providing interesting and different career opportunities. This course will develop your knowledge and build on existing skills and experiences to explore the Travel and Tourism Industry. An insight will be given into the different areas and components that are at the core of the sector, and a focus on new emerging markets and developments will be explored.

Entry requirements

5 or more grade 4’s at GCSE including English and/or Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and key components of the travel and tourism industry.
  • You'll study popular destinations and how to research and plan travel itineraries.
  • You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
  • You'll learn about tourism products, services, and how they are marketed.
  • You'll examine the business operations behind travel agencies and tour operators.
  • You'll investigate global tourism trends and their impact on the industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and practical assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and unit-based assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Some units may involve presentations or case study tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Holiday representative, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of tour operators.
  • Cabin crew member, works on flights for an airline.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate package holidays.
  • Visitor attraction assistant, works at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites.
  • Customer service advisor, handles bookings and queries for a travel company.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, a larger qualification for those wanting to specialise further before university.
  • HNC or HND in Travel and Tourism, a higher-level college qualification leading toward degree study.
  • BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality, a university degree for those aiming at management roles in the sector.
  • Apprenticeship in Travel Consultancy, combining paid work with structured training.
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