Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Camberley. Classes run at Collingwood College, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification covers the knowledge and skills employers look for across airlines, visitor attractions, and travel organisations. You'll visit industry partners during the course, and an overseas trip is offered. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 5 in GCSE English Language advised.
Who this course is for
These qualifications give you a solid foundation in the travel and tourism sector, enabling you to develop essential skills required for gaining employment security, career progression or progressing to further qualifications.
This course is linked to travel organisations, airlines, visitor attractions etc, which you will visit over the two years. There will also be an overseas trip offered. Throughout the course you will have access to all the resources you need including access to the internet in every lesson. You will also be required to take part in a number of trips and off-site visits to local and national businesses. In recent years we have been to New York, and Northern France as well as visiting British Airways for air cabin crew training.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent). Grade 5 in GCSE English is advised and experience shows that your chances of success are greater in this subject if you have a Grade 5 in English Language.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured, including airlines, tour operators, and visitor attractions.
You'll develop customer service skills used in travel and tourism roles.
You'll learn how to plan and sell travel products and holidays.
You'll study global destinations and what makes them appealing to different travellers.
You'll understand how travel businesses operate and manage their services.
You'll gain experience through visits to real travel and tourism organisations.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Collingwood College, with industry visits built into the two years. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format uses a mix of assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. Some units may include externally assessed tasks set by Pearson. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Collingwood College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant: advising customers and booking holidays and flights
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at overseas resorts
Airline customer service agent: assisting passengers at airports
Tour operator assistant: helping plan and coordinate travel packages
Visitor attraction coordinator: working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
Hotel reservations agent: managing bookings and guest enquiries
What you could study next
HND or Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism: a natural next step for deeper industry knowledge and higher-level roles.
BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality: many universities accept the BTEC National Extended Certificate for degree entry.
Apprenticeship in Travel Services: combine work and study to build practical experience while earning.
