Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Worcester. Classes run at Hanley Castle High School, full-time during the day. This two-year level 3 btec travel and tourism course covers the knowledge and skills that underpin careers across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9 to apply. The Pearson Edexcel btec travel and tourism qualification is well regarded by universities and employers in the sector.
Who this course is for
Please use the link https://www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/sixth-form/ and click on the individual course for more details
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs Grade 4 to 9
What you will learn
You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study customer experience and how to meet the needs of different types of travellers.
You'll examine how travel and tourism businesses are managed and marketed.
You'll investigate the role of destinations and how they are developed and promoted.
You'll analyse the impact of tourism on environments, economies, and local communities.
You'll develop research and presentation skills used in professional tourism roles.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with a mix of assignments, case studies, and project work. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format is largely coursework assessed, with some externally set assessments depending on the units studied. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Teaching takes place during the day at the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hanley Castle High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent: advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements
Tour operator assistant: planning and coordinating package tours
Airline customer service agent: supporting passengers at airports or check-in
Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in hospitality and accommodation
Tourist information officer: promoting local destinations and attractions
Events coordinator: organising travel-related events and conferences
Cruise line crew member: customer-facing role on passenger ships
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Hospitality Management: a degree that builds directly on your BTEC qualification and opens graduate-level roles.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Travel and Tourism: a shorter higher education route if you prefer not to take a full degree.
Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in Hospitality Management or Travel Consultant: earn while you learn in a workplace setting.
