Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Bromley. Classes run full-time at Darrick Wood Sixth Form, five days a week during the day, over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification covers the UK and global tourism industry, destination research, travel planning, and the trends shaping where people travel. You'll study three mandatory units alongside optional specialist content. Entry requires a grade 4 or above in a written subject at GCSE.
Who this course is for
Everyone taking this qualification will study three mandatory units, covering the following content areas:
the travel and tourism industry developing the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK and global economy
investigate and analyse information regarding the features and appeal of global destinations, travel planning and the factors and trends affecting the changing popularity of global destinations.
investigate the use of marketing in travel and tourism organisations and how to meet
customer expectations in order to inform a promotional campaign of their own design.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements including 4 in a written subject
What you will learn
You'll examine how the UK and global tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll interpret and analyse statistics that measure tourism's economic importance.
You'll investigate the features and appeal of global destinations.
You'll develop skills in travel planning for different types of customers.
You'll analyse the factors and trends affecting the changing popularity of destinations.
You'll build research and analytical skills applied to real travel and tourism contexts.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions, research tasks, and project work. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format combines internal assessment through assignments and coursework with external assessment for some units. You'll complete work across mandatory units and build a portfolio of evidence throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Darrick Wood Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent: advising customers on holidays and booking travel
Tour operator assistant: supporting package holiday planning and logistics
Airport customer service agent: helping passengers at check-in and gates
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at overseas resorts
Visitor attraction assistant: working in tourism venues and heritage sites
Hotel front-of-house: welcoming and assisting guests at reception
Tourism marketing assistant: promoting destinations and travel products
What you could study next
HND or Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism: a higher-level route into tourism management or specialist roles.
BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality and Tourism: a full degree for those aiming at management careers in the sector.
Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in Hospitality or Events Management: earn while you learn in a related industry.
IATA qualifications: specialist airline and travel industry certifications recognised by employers worldwide.
