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BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Saint Helens for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Cowley International College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Travel and Tourism Courses in Saint Helens.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at Cowley International College, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll build knowledge in geography, customer service, and business management, developing skills in creativity, problem solving, and communication. The course covers the travel and tourism industry in depth, preparing you for employment or university study. Assessment combines internal coursework and external exams. To join, you'll need five GCSEs graded 9 to 4, including Maths and English Language, plus a college interview.

Who this course is for

Travel and Tourism aims to develop a student's knowledge and experience in geography, customer service and employability skills. The course will develop key skills such as creativity, problem solving, communication, and business management which are transferable into the world of employment.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of global travel and tourism geography.
  • You'll build customer service skills used across the tourism industry.
  • You'll practise business management and planning in a tourism context.
  • You'll strengthen communication and problem-solving skills.
  • You'll explore employability skills relevant to travel and hospitality careers.
  • You'll study how the travel and tourism industry operates at a national and international level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cowley International College. Assessment is a combination of internal and external methods. Internal assessment involves coursework and assignments completed throughout the course. External assessment includes set tasks or exams. Both methods contribute to your final Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cowley International College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel agent: advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Tourism officer: promoting destinations and visitor attractions.
  • Cabin crew: delivering customer service on flights.
  • Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in hospitality.
  • Events coordinator: planning and managing tourism or hospitality events.
  • Customer service advisor: supporting customers in travel and leisure businesses.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC Travel and Tourism qualification is widely accepted as a route into higher education. You could go on to study a degree in international tourism management, hospitality management, or marketing. Some learners also progress to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Travel and Tourism or a related subject, which can lead to further degree-level study or specialist roles in the industry.

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