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BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Sevenoaks for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Sevenoaks. Classes run at Knole Academy, full-time over two years.

The course builds your understanding of the travel and tourism industry. You'll develop skills in research, marketing, communication, planning and problem-solving, applying them to real industry scenarios. Units cover topics across travel, tourism, events and hospitality. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC travel and tourism qualification counts as the equivalent of one A Level.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This course develops students’ understanding of the travel and tourism industry while building practical skills in research, marketing, communication, planning and problem-solving. Students apply their knowledge to real-world industry scenarios, preparing them for employment, further study and careers across travel, tourism, events and hospitality.

This course is equivalent to one A level

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how the travel and tourism industry works.
  • You'll build research and planning skills applied to industry scenarios.
  • You'll practise marketing techniques used in travel and tourism businesses.
  • You'll strengthen communication skills for professional settings.
  • You'll develop problem-solving approaches relevant to events and hospitality.
  • You'll explore career pathways across travel, tourism, events and hospitality.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Knole Academy. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete units throughout the two years, building a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and knowledge.

What you will need to bring

Knole Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books travel arrangements.
  • Cabin crew, works on commercial flights to support passengers.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate package holidays.
  • Events coordinator, supports the planning and delivery of events.
  • Hotel reservations agent, manages bookings for accommodation providers.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries in travel or hospitality settings.

What you could study next

  • A Level qualifications, if you want to broaden your sixth-form studies alongside this BTEC.
  • HNC or HND in Travel and Tourism (Level 4 or Level 5), a natural next step into higher-level study.
  • A bachelor's degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality (Level 6), for those aiming at management roles.
  • IATA travel and tourism certification, a short professional qualification recognised by airlines and travel agencies.
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