Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Aylesbury. Classes run full-time at The Grange School. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level, making it a strong option alongside other subjects. The course runs over 15 months and covers the travel and tourism industry through four units, three of which are mandatory. You'll sit external assessments as well as completing coursework. It's designed to support progression to a wide range of higher education courses, not only in travel and tourism.
Who this course is for
360 GLH (480 TQT) Equivalent in size to one A-Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%). This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in
learning about the travel and tourism industry alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in travel and tourism-related subjects.
Entry requirements
You will need to have gained a minimum of five GCSEs at Level 4 - 9 including Business Studies. Consideration will be given to students who have not studied Business before however, acceptance on to the course will be at the discretion
of the Subject Leader.
What you will learn
You'll explore the structure and scale of the global travel and tourism industry.
You'll examine customer service principles and how they apply in travel and tourism contexts.
You'll investigate how travel and tourism organisations operate and are managed.
You'll analyse factors that affect travel and tourism demand, including economic and social trends.
You'll develop research and analytical skills through externally assessed units.
You'll build knowledge of travel destinations and the factors that influence their appeal.
How you will learn
The course combines classroom-based teaching with independent study. Assessment is a mix of external exams and internally assessed coursework. External assessment accounts for 58% of the qualification. Three of the four units are mandatory. You'll sit external assessments under timed conditions and produce coursework for internally assessed units. The Grange School also offers a tutorial programme, guest speakers, and visits to support your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Grange School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant, helping customers plan and book trips
Holiday representative, supporting tourists at destinations abroad
Airport customer service agent, assisting passengers at check-in and gates
Tour operator coordinator, organising group travel itineraries
Events assistant, supporting the planning and delivery of events
Hotel front-of-house staff, managing guest arrivals and enquiries
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Hospitality Management at university, building directly on this qualification's content.
BA (Hons) Business Management or Marketing, open to you given the broad higher education progression this course supports.
HND in Travel and Tourism (Pearson), a two-year higher-level vocational route if you prefer to stay in the sector.
A Level subjects alongside or after this BTEC, if you want to broaden your university application.
