Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Huddersfield. Classes run at Huddersfield New College, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification covers the knowledge and skills employers look for across travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. The course takes one year to complete. You'll explore destinations, customer service, marketing, and how the travel industry operates. It's free if you qualify for ESFA funding.
Who this course is for
16-19 year old students
Entry requirements
huddnewcoll.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 customers.
You'll develop customer service skills used in travel and hospitality roles.
You'll learn how travel businesses market and sell their products and services.
You'll examine how travel companies manage finance, sustainability, and responsible tourism.
You'll investigate how technology is used across the travel and tourism sector.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Huddersfield New College. The BTEC format is largely assignment-based. You'll complete coursework, projects, and research tasks that are assessed throughout the year. Some units may include presentations or group work. There are no traditional written exams for most units, though some components may include externally set assessments depending on the Pearson Edexcel specification for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Huddersfield New 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
Cabin crew, working for an airline on domestic or international routes
Customer service advisor, handling bookings and queries for a travel company
Tour operator assistant, coordinating packages and itineraries
Hotel receptionist, front-of-house role in hospitality
Airport customer services agent, assisting passengers at check-in or departures
What you could study next
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management (Level 4) - a natural next step if you want to move into management roles in travel or hospitality.
Foundation Degree in Tourism or Events Management - offered by universities and colleges, building on your Level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification.
Degree in Tourism, Hospitality, or Business - your BTEC National Certificate may support a university application for a full undergraduate programme.
