Free Level 2 BTEC Travel and Tourism Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run full-time at Bexhill College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop research, report writing, and professional presentation skills alongside hands-on customer service practice through role play and real-life scenarios. Trips and visits are included as part of the programme. Entry typically requires a range of grade 2s and 3s at GCSE.
Who this course is for
This course has been designed to provide you with a broad range of transferable skills that will be useful in both the workplace and in an educational setting. You will learn how to research effectively, how to write formal reports and how to present professionally. As part of the course, you will take part in a wide range of role play scenarios and real-life settings that will help you to develop both confidence and skills in customer service. If you are interested in a career within the rapidly growing travel and tourism industry or other customer-related jobs, then this course is for you. It is great for students who learn through doing and who would benefit from developing their skills.
Entry requirements
A range of 3/2’s at GCSE. It is an ideal accompaniment to students studying or retaking GCSE English and/or Mathematics.
What you will learn
You'll research destinations, products, and services used in the travel and tourism industry.
You'll write formal reports to a professional standard.
You'll present information clearly and confidently to an audience.
You'll practise customer service skills through role play and real-life settings.
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll develop transferable workplace skills including communication and teamwork.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions, group work, and role play scenarios. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Award is through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year. Trips and visits form part of the course and support your learning in real-world settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that trips and visits are part of the course, so there may be associated costs for those activities.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant: advising customers on holidays and travel arrangements
Customer service assistant: front-line role in retail, leisure, or hospitality
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at UK or overseas destinations
Cabin crew: customer-facing role with an airline
Visitor attraction assistant: working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
Hotel receptionist: welcoming guests and managing bookings
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Travel and Tourism: the natural next step, going deeper into the industry and opening doors to higher education or management roles.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality: broadens your options into hotels, events, and food service.
A Levels alongside or after: if you want to keep university options open across different subjects.
