Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Towcester. Classes run at Silverstone UTC, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths, to join. This two-year Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in or study further within the travel and tourism industry. Topics span destinations, customer service, tourism development, and the business of travel. It's a strong foundation for university or entry-level roles in the sector.
Who this course is for
Pearson/Edexcel/BTECs
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs 9-4 including English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study popular tourist destinations and what makes them appeal to different travellers.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism settings.
You'll examine how tourism is planned, developed, and managed sustainably.
You'll learn how travel businesses market their products and services.
You'll investigate the impact of tourism on local communities and environments.
You'll build research and presentation skills used across the travel and tourism sector.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based at Silverstone UTC, full-time over two years. The BTEC format combines coursework assignments and internal assessments throughout the course, with some units assessed by external Pearson Edexcel examinations. You'll build a portfolio of work as you progress. There are no end-of-course exams for every unit, so your grade reflects work completed across the full two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Silverstone UTC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant, helping customers plan and book trips
Holiday representative, supporting tourists at resorts abroad
Airport customer service agent, assisting passengers at check-in and gates
Tour operator assistant, coordinating travel packages and itineraries
Hotel front-of-house receptionist, managing guest arrivals and enquiries
Visitor attraction team member, working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
Events coordinator assistant, supporting the planning of travel-related events
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Hospitality and Tourism degree: the level 3 btec travel and tourism certificate is accepted by many universities as a UCAS-qualifying qualification for degree entry in tourism, events, or business.
HND in Travel and Tourism (Pearson Edexcel): a two-year higher-level qualification if you want to specialise further before committing to a full degree.
Level 3 Diploma in Business: broadens your options if you want to move into business or management roles within the travel sector.
