Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Consett. Classes run full-time at Consett Academy, five days a week during the day. This two-year course covers the travel and tourism sector in depth, from customer service and destination knowledge to the business side of the industry. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification is well matched to learners heading toward university or a career in travel, tourism, or hospitality. You'll sit an initial assessment so the Academy can confirm the course is the right fit and plan your learning from there.
Who this course is for
Students interested in the travel industry. Travel & Tourism is an introduction to the study of the travel and tourism sector supporting progression to further or higher education and, ultimately, employment.
Entry requirements
Academy entry criteria and specific subject criteria - see Academy website for information
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study key tourist destinations and what makes them attractive to different types of traveller.
You'll examine how travel businesses market and sell their products and services.
You'll develop your understanding of customer service in a tourism context.
You'll look at how global trends and events affect the travel industry.
You'll build research and presentation skills used in further study and the workplace.
How you will learn
The BTEC format means most of your assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units assessed by your teachers, with some externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Learning takes place in the classroom, with a mix of taught sessions, group work, and independent research tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Consett Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant, helping customers plan and book trips
Holiday rep, supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations
Airport customer service agent, assisting passengers at check-in or gates
Tour operator assistant, coordinating travel packages and itineraries
Hotel receptionist or front-of-house team member
Visitor attraction or heritage site assistant
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Hospitality Management, a university degree that builds directly on this BTEC qualification.
HND in Travel and Tourism (Pearson Edexcel), a higher-level vocational route if you prefer to stay in college-based study.
Apprenticeship in Travel Consultant or Hospitality Management, combining paid work with structured training at Level 3 or above.
