Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Barrow-In-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Barrow-In-Furness. Classes run at The Sixth Form, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification covers the knowledge and skills that underpin careers across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study topics such as the global travel industry, customer service, holiday planning, and destination geography.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.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 tourist destinations and what makes them attractive to different types of travellers.
  • You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and hospitality roles.
  • You'll learn how travel products and packages are planned, priced, and sold.
  • You'll examine the factors that influence travel trends, including technology and sustainability.
  • You'll investigate the roles of different organisations within the tourism sector.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Certificate is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete unit-based assignments that are marked by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Some units may include presentations, research projects, or case studies. Learning takes place in the classroom through taught sessions, group work, and independent study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel agent, helping customers plan and book holidays
  • Holiday representative, supporting tourists at UK or overseas resorts
  • Cabin crew, working for an airline on domestic or international routes
  • Tour operator assistant, coordinating travel packages and itineraries
  • Visitor attraction assistant, working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
  • Hotel receptionist, front-of-house role in accommodation settings
  • Customer service advisor, handling enquiries for travel or leisure companies

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Travel and Tourism (Level 4) - a natural next step if you want to go deeper into the industry or move into management roles.
  • A degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality - many universities accept the BTEC National Certificate as part of their entry requirements.
  • Apprenticeships in travel, hospitality, or events - a work-based route that combines earning with further learning.

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