Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Manchester. Classes run at Cardinal Langley RC High School, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification follows the Pearson Edexcel National Extended Certificate specification. The course runs over 18 months. You'll explore the travel and tourism industry in depth, covering destinations, customer experience, and how the sector operates. To join, you'll need at least five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English at grade 4 or higher.
Who this course is for
We follow the Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate specification in Travel & Tourism.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirement is a minimum of five standard passes at GCSE (9-4) in five different subjects (only one BTEC will be considered), with at least one being GCSE English or GCSE Maths. A minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE English.
What you will learn
You'll explore the structure and scale of the global travel and tourism industry.
You'll study popular tourist destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
You'll develop your understanding of customer service in travel and tourism contexts.
You'll examine how travel and tourism businesses operate and are managed.
You'll investigate the factors that affect travel trends and consumer choices.
You'll build research and analytical skills relevant to the sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions following the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate specification. BTEC qualifications combine coursework assignments with some externally assessed units. You'll complete assignments throughout the course, which are internally assessed and externally verified by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for all units, though some units may include an externally set task.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Langley RC High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent: advising customers on holidays and bookings
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations
Airline customer service agent: assisting passengers at airports
Tour operator assistant: helping plan and coordinate travel packages
Hotel front-of-house staff: welcoming and supporting guests
Visitor attraction assistant: working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism: a larger qualification that broadens your study of the sector.
HNC or HND in Travel and Tourism Management: a higher-level route into management roles.
A Level 3 BTEC travel and tourism certificate can also support applications to university degree programmes in tourism, hospitality, or events management.
