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Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Waltham Forest

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
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 Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

This Pearson Edexcel qualification covers the travel and tourism industry in depth. You'll explore destinations, customer service, marketing, and how travel businesses operate. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key global travel and tourism destinations.
  • You'll study how travel and tourism businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for the travel sector.
  • You'll learn about marketing and promotion within the industry.
  • You'll investigate travel products, services, and how they are sold.
  • You'll examine factors that affect the travel and tourism industry, including trends and sustainability.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year and sit assessed tasks at set points in the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Holiday representative, supports tourists at resorts and destinations abroad.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate travel packages.
  • Customer service advisor, handles bookings and queries for a travel company.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in and departure.
  • Travel agency administrator, manages bookings and office operations for a travel business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, a larger qualification for those wanting to specialise further before entering the industry.
  • BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality and Tourism, a university degree for those aiming for management roles in the sector.
  • Apprenticeship in Travel Consultant or Hospitality, combining paid work with further structured training.
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