Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Newport. Classes run at The Island Sixth Form, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and sits well alongside A Levels or other BTEC Nationals such as Business, Sport, or Geography. You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry works, covering destinations, customer experience, and how tourism businesses operate. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade C or above (or grade 4 to 5), including English, or a Merit at BTEC First Diploma.
Who this course is for
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the travel and tourism industry as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. It is the equivalent in size to one A Level and works well in combination with Sport, ICT, Business, Sociology and Geography. The travel and tourism industry is one of the fastest and growing industries in the UK. The value of tourism to the UK economy is approximately ?126 billion, and the sector employs around 3.1 million people. This qualification includes three mandatory units covering the following content areas: The travel and tourism industry in the UK is growing and is of major importance to the economy. You will develop the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK; Different types of destinations and their importance - you will investigate the features and appeal of global destinations; Customer service - explore and apply ways of managing internal and external customer experience to support organisational success and develop their customer service skills. The qualification includes one optional unit which covers content relating to Visitor attractions. Students will investigate the nature and role of both built and natural visitor attractions, their appeal, popularity, response to diverse visitor needs and the importance of delivering a memorable visitor experience.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE A* to C or 9 to 5 including C or 5 in English, Merit at BTEC First Diploma
What you will learn
You'll explore the structure and scale of the UK and global travel and tourism industry.
You'll study popular travel destinations and what makes them attractive to different visitors.
You'll learn how tourism businesses plan and deliver customer experiences.
You'll examine the factors that affect travel choices, including trends and external influences.
You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting findings in a professional context.
You'll investigate how travel and tourism organisations market their products and services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, research tasks, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and internally assessed units, with some externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. There are no traditional written exams for every unit, but some units include a timed assessment or a set task completed under supervised conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Island Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant: advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations.
Airport customer service agent: assisting passengers at check-in and departures.
Tour operator assistant: helping plan and coordinate travel packages.
Hotel front-of-house staff: welcoming and supporting guests.
Events coordinator: organising travel-related events and experiences.
Visitor attraction staff: working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites.
What you could study next
HND or Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism: a higher-level vocational route into tourism management roles.
BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality: a full university degree for those aiming at management careers in the sector.
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism: a larger qualification if you want to study more units in depth before moving to higher education.
IATA courses: specialist airline and travel industry training recognised by employers worldwide.
