Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Merton. Classes run at Raynes Park High School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll explore one of the world's largest industries, covering travel destinations, tour operators, airlines, hotels, and tourist boards. The course is designed to support progression to higher education, further training, or employment in the travel and tourism sector. To join, you'll typically need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths, plus a grade 4 or above in Geography or equivalent.
Who this course is for
Studying Travel and Tourism provides a fascinating insight into one of the world’s largest and most important industries. You’ll learn about travel destinations and the workings of organisations such as tour operators, airlines, hotels and tourist boards. The Travel and Tourism industry accounts for one in ten jobs around the world (around 330 million) while contributing $8.9 trillion to global GDP for 2019. Choosing this course will support progression to higher education or training, employment, or an apprenticeship within this crucial global industry. This course is equivalent to one A Level.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE's at grade 5 (C) or above including English and Maths.
Level 4 or above in Geography or equivalent in Maths and English
What you will learn
You'll study major travel destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
You'll learn how tour operators, airlines, hotels, and tourist boards work.
You'll explore the scale and economic importance of the global travel and tourism industry.
You'll develop knowledge of customer service within travel and tourism organisations.
You'll examine how the industry responds to trends, technology, and changing traveller needs.
You'll build skills in research, analysis, and presenting information about travel and tourism topics.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions, research tasks, and project work. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate includes both internally assessed units and at least one externally assessed unit, which is a written exam set and marked by Pearson. Internal units are assessed through assignments, reports, and presentations completed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Raynes Park High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book trips
Holiday representative, supporting tourists at resorts abroad
Airline customer service agent, assisting passengers at airports
Hotel receptionist or front-of-house coordinator
Tour operator assistant, helping to design and sell holiday packages
Tourist information officer, advising visitors on local attractions
Events coordinator, organising travel-related events and conferences
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Travel and Tourism degree, building on the applied knowledge from your BTEC and opening graduate-level roles in the industry.
HND in Travel and Tourism (Pearson BTEC), a two-year higher education qualification if you want a work-focused route before a full degree.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, if you want to study the subject in greater depth before moving into employment or higher education.
