Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run full-time at East Norfolk Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. The course takes 12 months and covers the core knowledge and skills that travel and tourism businesses look for. You'll explore how the industry works, from tour operations and events to customer service and destination management. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification opens doors to roles such as travel consultant, holiday rep, air cabin crew, and event manager.
Who this course is for
The BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Travel & Tourism offer the opportunity to develop the core industry knowledge and key employability skills that tourism businesses demand. The scope of jobs in travel and tourism is wide and varied including Tour Manager, Adventure Sports Activity Manager, Travel Consultant, Event and Conference Manager, Air Cabin Crew or Airport Ground staff, Holiday Rep - the list is endless, and you get to explore your potential! As well as being a people-oriented industry, a great variety of tourism jobs require you to think on your feet, use your friendly personality and be creative - we will teach you these skills throughout the course. A career in tourism can literally open up the world for you, especially if you want to combine work with travel.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 or above in four or more GCSEs including English Language.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll develop customer service skills suited to tourism and hospitality businesses.
You'll study how tour operators, travel agents, and airlines work together.
You'll examine popular destinations, including geography, culture, and appeal to different travellers.
You'll learn how events and conferences are planned and managed.
You'll build employability skills valued across the travel and tourism sector.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, full-time at the college. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format uses a mix of coursework assignments and unit assessments rather than traditional exams. You'll complete assignments linked to real industry scenarios, which are marked by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Some units may include presentations or group projects.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Norfolk Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant: advising customers and booking holidays or business travel
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at resorts and overseas destinations
Air cabin crew: delivering in-flight service and passenger safety
Airport ground staff: check-in, boarding, and passenger assistance
Tour manager: leading and coordinating group travel itineraries
Event and conference coordinator: organising business and leisure events
Adventure sports activity manager: running activity programmes for groups
What you could study next
HND or Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism: a higher-level qualification for roles in management or specialist areas of the industry.
Degree in Tourism Management or Events Management: studied at university, this builds on your Level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification and leads to graduate-level roles.
Apprenticeship in Travel or Events: earn while you learn in a paid role, applying your skills on the job.
