Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Worcester – Worcester Sixth Form College
CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Worcester. Classes run at Worcester Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC travel and tourism qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study topics such as the travel industry, customer service, global destinations, and tourism development. Pearson Edexcel awards the qualification, and the BTEC travel and tourism certificate is well known to employers in the sector.
Who this course is for
See website https://www.wsfc.ac.uk/courses/a-levels/
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study popular global destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and hospitality roles.
You'll examine how tourism affects local economies, communities, and environments.
You'll learn how travel products and packages are planned and sold.
You'll investigate current trends and challenges facing the travel industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Worcester Sixth Form College. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate combines internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are completed throughout the year and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed through written exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no single end-of-course exam for all units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Worcester Sixth Form College 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 representative: supporting tourists at UK and overseas resorts
Cabin crew: delivering in-flight service for airlines
Tour operator assistant: helping plan and coordinate travel packages
Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in hotels and resorts
Visitor attraction assistant: working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
Customer service advisor: handling bookings and queries for travel companies
What you could study next
HND or Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism: a higher-level qualification for roles in tourism management or operations.
BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality: a full degree for those aiming at management careers in travel or hospitality.
Apprenticeship in Travel or Hospitality: earn while you learn in a paid role with structured training.
IATA Foundation Certificate: an internationally recognised qualification for airline and travel agency work.
