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Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Northampton – Northampton College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Northampton. Classes run at Northampton College, full-time over two years. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

You'll study the global travel sector, retail travel agency operations, UK and European destinations, customer service, and business in travel and tourism. The course also includes a Level 2 NCFE Certificate for Resort Representative and a Level 2 NCFE Certificate for Cabin Crew. Assessment covers written assignments, presentations, role plays, professional discussions, and externally marked exams.

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

Who this course is for

This course suits motivated individuals who enjoy meeting people, have strong communication skills, and want to turn their enthusiasm for travel into a successful career or pathway to university-level study.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or Level 2 in Travel, or another appropriate BTEC Level 2 including English and maths at GCSE grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the European and global travel markets operate.
  • You'll study retail travel agency operations and how agencies serve customers.
  • You'll investigate UK destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll learn about the business side of travel and tourism organisations.
  • You'll prepare for employment, including how to present yourself professionally.
  • You'll gain knowledge relevant to resort representative and cabin crew roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based study at Northampton College. Assessment methods include written assignments, presentations, role plays, professional discussions, blogs and vlogs, and externally marked exams. Work experience is part of your study programme and runs alongside your college study.

What you will need to bring

Northampton College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books travel arrangements.
  • Resort representative, supports holidaymakers at overseas destinations.
  • Cabin crew member, this role requires further airline-specific training and selection.
  • Customer service advisor, works across travel, retail, and hospitality sectors.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate package holidays.
  • Travel agency manager, a senior role usually reached with experience over time.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Level 3), the natural next step in Year 2 at Northampton College, broadening your qualification.
  • HNC or HND in Travel, Tourism, or Hospitality (Level 4 or Level 5), for those wanting higher-level specialist study after completing Level 3.
  • Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality (Level 6), for those aiming toward graduate-level roles in the sector.
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