Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Tenterden. Classes run at Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, full-time during the day. This two-year Pearson Edexcel qualification covers the travel and tourism industry in depth, from customer service and marketing to global destinations and tourism development. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English Language. The level 3 BTEC travel and tourism classes are a strong foundation for university study or a career in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
Who this course is for
This course is open to ambitious and enthusiastic students who will be starting Year 12 in September 2024 and who meet the entry requirements. All applicants must have selected the equivalent of 3 Level 3 courses which must be chosen from different option blocks which can be found on our website.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 or equivalent including English Language
What you will learn
You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study popular worldwide destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
You'll examine how tourism is marketed and how businesses attract customers.
You'll investigate the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism.
You'll analyse current trends shaping the travel industry.
You'll build research and presentation skills used across the sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, combining teacher-led sessions with independent research and group work. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed assignments and externally assessed written examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Your assignments are marked by your teachers and moderated by Pearson. The external exams test your knowledge of core topics across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant: advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
Tour operator assistant: helping plan and coordinate package tours.
Cabin crew: working on flights for an airline.
Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in hospitality and accommodation.
Visitor attraction coordinator: supporting events and visitor experience teams.
Tourism marketing assistant: promoting destinations or travel brands.
Airport customer service agent: assisting passengers at UK or international airports.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Hospitality Management: a degree that builds directly on your BTEC Travel and Tourism qualification and opens graduate-level roles.
BA (Hons) Business with Tourism: combines business principles with sector knowledge, useful for management careers.
HND in Travel and Tourism: a two-year higher education qualification if you prefer a vocational route into the industry.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management: a one-year higher qualification for those focusing on hotels and hospitality.
