Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Tring. Classes run at Tring School, full-time over two years. You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE English to join. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec travel and tourism qualification covers one of the world's largest industries, from destinations and customer service to the business of travel. You can explore the destinations and topics that interest you most, while building a solid grounding in how the travel and tourism sector works. The course is well suited to those planning to go on to university or move into the industry after sixth form.
Who this course is for
Travel and Tourism provides students with an excellent opportunity to take an exciting and rewarding subject, focused on their area of interest. Travel is a rapidly expanding study area both at KS5 and higher education as students are interested in increasing their knowledge of one of the world's biggest industries. The qualification is designed to allow the students to study a variety of units whilst still providing the freedom for students to investigate destinations that appeal to them.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in GCSE English
What you will learn
You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll investigate popular and emerging travel destinations and what makes them appeal to visitors.
You'll study customer service principles and how they apply in travel and tourism contexts.
You'll examine the factors that influence travel trends and consumer choices.
You'll develop research and analytical skills through destination and market investigations.
You'll look at how travel businesses are managed and marketed.
How you will learn
BTEC qualifications are assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete units through research tasks, projects, and presentations, with some units assessed by Pearson Edexcel externally. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Tring School during the day. Your work is built up over the two years of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tring School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book holidays
Tour operator assistant, supporting package holiday planning
Airport customer service agent, assisting passengers at the airport
Holiday rep, supporting tourists at resort destinations
Visitor attraction assistant, working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
Hotel front-of-house staff, managing guest check-in and queries
Cruise line hospitality staff, delivering onboard guest services
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality and Tourism, offered at many UK universities, is a natural next step for those wanting a degree-level qualification in the sector.
HND in Travel and Tourism (Pearson BTEC Level 5) offers a higher-level vocational route if you prefer to stay in work-based study.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management broadens your options into hotels and events.
