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Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Teignmouth

CostFREE
Duration18 months
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 Teignmouth. Classes run full-time at Teignmouth Community School. This level 3 btec travel and tourism course runs over 18 months and covers the travel and tourism industry alongside your other subjects. No prior study of travel and tourism is needed. You'll need a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English to apply. The course is designed to open doors to a wide range of higher education courses, apprenticeships, or roles in travel, tourism, and hospitality.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the travel and tourism industry alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in travel and tourism-related subjects, or securing an apprenticeship or job in the travel and tourism, hospitality industries.

As the Tourism industry makes a significant contribution to the local economy, this course is very relevant to our location.

Entry requirements

A GCSE level 4 in Maths and English. You do not have to have studied Travel and Tourism previously.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll study the factors that shape customer experience in tourism and hospitality.
  • You'll examine how tourism contributes to local, national, and global economies.
  • You'll investigate travel destinations and what makes them attractive to different visitors.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills relevant to higher education study.
  • You'll look at trends and challenges facing the travel and tourism sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Teignmouth Community School. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format combines coursework assignments with external assessments. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units, responding to set briefs and tasks. Some units are assessed through written exams set by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Teignmouth Community School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant: advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements
  • Holiday rep: supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations
  • Airport customer service agent: assisting passengers at check-in and gates
  • Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in hospitality and accommodation
  • Tour operator assistant: coordinating itineraries and bookings
  • Events coordinator: planning and running travel or tourism events

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.
  • BA (Hons) Business or Marketing: many travel and tourism students use this qualification to enter broader business degrees.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Travel and Tourism: a Level 4 qualification if you want a shorter step into higher education.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management: combines work and study at degree level.
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