Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Henley-on-Thames. Classes run at The Henley College, full-time during the day over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification sits alongside other subjects, giving you a broad base for higher education. You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry works, covering destinations, customer experience, and business operations. The course is designed with university progression in mind, and the skills you build apply across a wide range of degree subjects, not only travel and tourism. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
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.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE passes inc English 4, Maths 4. and 3 more 4s
What you will learn
You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study popular tourist destinations and what makes them attractive to different types of traveller.
You'll learn how travel and tourism businesses manage customer service and customer experience.
You'll examine how marketing is used to promote destinations and travel products.
You'll investigate the factors that affect travel trends, including technology, sustainability, and world events.
You'll develop research and analytical skills that support progression to higher education.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Henley College. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Coursework is completed throughout the course and marked against set criteria. External assessments are taken at set points during the two years. There are no traditional written exams for every unit, so your work across the course contributes directly to your final grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Henley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant, helping customers plan and book trips
Holiday representative, supporting tourists at resorts abroad
Airport customer service agent, assisting passengers at the terminal
Tour operator assistant, coordinating travel packages and itineraries
Hotel front-of-house staff, managing guest arrivals and enquiries
Events coordinator, organising travel-related events and conferences
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Tourism Management or Hospitality Management. A natural next step if you want to specialise in the industry at degree level.
BA (Hons) Business Management or Marketing. The analytical and business skills from this BTEC transfer well to a broad range of degree subjects.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Travel and Tourism. A two-year higher education qualification if you prefer a more vocational route before committing to a full degree.
