Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Lincoln. Classes run at William Farr School, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification covers how the travel industry works, global destinations, marketing, and customer service. You'll study through classroom lessons, project work, and site visits. Units look at the world of travel and tourism, global destinations, and marketing principles. Assessment combines exams, presentations, and coursework projects. The course builds knowledge of aviation, accommodation, visitor attractions, and tour operations, alongside transferable skills employers in the sector value.
Who this course is for
If you have a passion for travel or if you want to develop the skills to enable others make the most of their travel experience, this subject will show you the opportunities that exist in the world's largest industry. This course covers a range of topical aspects relating to travel and tourism as well as preparing candidates for employment in a range of jobs in both the public and private sectors, in places such as visitor attractions, travel agencies, hotels, airlines and tour operators. The course prepares you for direct employment or a stepping stone for Higher Education at Universities or Colleges.
What you will learn
You'll explore how travel and tourism businesses operate across public and private sectors.
You'll study global destinations and how to analyse destination information.
You'll learn marketing principles as they apply to the travel and tourism industry.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to roles in travel agencies, hotels, and airlines.
You'll understand aviation, accommodation, visitor attractions, and tour operations.
You'll complete project work, presentations, and reports that reflect real industry scenarios.
You'll build independent research and analytical skills through guided coursework.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching, independent study, and site visits. Assessment combines written exams, coursework projects, presentations, and project briefs. Unit 1 and Unit 2 include a mixed assessment with information analysis. Units 3 and 4 are assessed through coursework, including presentations, mini projects, and reports. Teacher guidance supports you throughout each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. William Farr School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book trips
Tour operator assistant, supporting holiday package planning
Airline customer service agent, working at airports or check-in
Events coordinator in the travel or hospitality sector
Tourism marketing assistant, promoting destinations or services
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Hospitality Management at university. The level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification is recognised for UCAS points and gives you a strong foundation for a degree in travel, tourism, or business.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Travel and Tourism. A more vocational higher education route, often available at further education colleges.
Apprenticeship in travel or hospitality. Combines paid work with structured training in a relevant sector role.
