Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Kettering. Classes run full-time at Kettering Buccleuch Academy, five days a week during the day, over two years. This level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to enrol. The course covers the travel and tourism industry in depth, from customer service and destination knowledge to tourism planning and business operations. It opens routes into employment and higher education in travel, tourism, and hospitality.
Who this course is for
Learners who are interested in Travel and Tourism
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above including English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study popular destinations and what makes them attractive to different travellers.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
You'll learn how travel products and services are planned, marketed, and sold.
You'll examine the impact of tourism on environments, economies, and communities.
You'll analyse current trends and challenges facing the global travel industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Kettering Buccleuch Academy. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format combines internally assessed assignments with externally set examinations. Assignments are completed throughout the course and assess your understanding of each unit. Some units are assessed through written exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your teachers will give feedback on assignments to help you improve before final submission.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kettering Buccleuch Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent: advising customers and booking holidays and flights
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at UK and overseas resorts
Airline customer service agent: assisting passengers at airports
Tour operator assistant: helping plan and coordinate travel packages
Hotel front-of-house staff: welcoming and supporting guests
Visitor attraction assistant: working at museums, parks, or heritage sites
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Travel and Tourism degree: a natural next step if you want to specialise further or move into management roles in the industry.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management: a shorter higher education route with a strong vocational focus.
Level 3 Diploma in Business: broadens your options if you're interested in the commercial side of travel and tourism businesses.
