Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run full-time at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. This level 3 btec travel and tourism course takes one year to complete, with daytime classes across the week. You'll study the travel and tourism industry in depth, covering destinations, customer service, marketing, and how tourism businesses operate. The Pearson Edexcel btec travel and tourism qualification is well known to employers and universities in the sector. It can open doors to roles in travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and tour operations.
Who this course is for
School Leavers/ Adult Learners
Entry requirements
www.wolvcoll.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study popular travel destinations and what makes them attractive to different types of visitors.
You'll develop customer service skills specific to travel and tourism settings.
You'll learn how travel and tourism businesses market their products and services.
You'll examine how travel agencies, tour operators, and airlines work together in the industry.
You'll investigate the impacts of tourism on destinations, including environmental and cultural effects.
You'll build research and presentation skills through project-based work.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and external examinations. Coursework units are assessed internally by your tutors and moderated by Pearson. Some units are assessed through set tasks or exams set and marked by Pearson. Classroom sessions include taught lessons, group work, research tasks, and presentations. There are no written exams for every unit, but you will sit externally assessed papers for certain core units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant, helping customers plan and book holidays
Holiday rep, supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations
Airline customer service agent, working at airports or check-in
Tour operator assistant, helping to put travel packages together
Hotel reservations coordinator, managing bookings and guest queries
Tourist information officer, advising visitors on local attractions
Events coordinator, organising travel-related events and conferences
What you could study next
HND or Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into the industry before entering work.
BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality and Tourism: many universities accept the BTEC National Diploma for degree entry, so this qualification can take you straight to higher education.
Apprenticeship in Travel Services or Hospitality: if you prefer to earn while you learn, an apprenticeship lets you apply your Level 3 knowledge in a paid role.
