Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Colton Hills Community School, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, or an equivalent such as a BTEC Level 2 Pass. The course runs over two years. You'll explore how airlines, hotels, visitor attractions and events connect, and build skills in customer service, marketing and business. This free BTEC travel and tourism course can lead to university, an apprenticeship, or a career in the travel industry.
Who this course is for
BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism gives you the chance to explore one of the world’s most exciting and fast-growing industries. You’ll discover how airlines, hotels, visitor attractions and events all work together, while developing skills in customer service, marketing and business. This course opens the door to careers that can take you across the UK and around the globe or prepare you for further study at university or through apprenticeships.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE’s at grade 4 (or equivalent to such as a BTEC L2Pass), including Maths and English
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured, including airlines, hotels and visitor attractions.
You'll develop customer service skills used across travel and hospitality roles.
You'll study marketing and business principles as they apply to tourism.
You'll learn how events and destinations are managed and promoted.
You'll build an understanding of global travel trends and how the industry operates internationally.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Colton Hills Community School. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format combines coursework assignments with external assessments. Much of your work is project-based, so you'll research, write and present findings throughout the two years. There are no final written exams for every unit, but some units include set tasks assessed under timed conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Colton Hills Community School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book trips
Airline customer service agent, working at airports or call centres
Hotel receptionist or front-of-house coordinator
Tour operator assistant, supporting package holiday planning
Events assistant, supporting conferences and tourism events
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Hospitality Management at university, building on the knowledge from your BTEC Level 3 qualification.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Travel and Tourism, a shorter higher education route often available at further education colleges.
Degree Apprenticeship in Hospitality or Events Management, combining work and study at Level 6.
