Free Level 2 BTEC Travel and Tourism Course in Gloucester. Classes run at Churchdown School, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel btec travel and tourism qualification covers two years of study. You'll explore the travel and tourism industry, destinations, customer service, and how tourism businesses operate. Entry requires a GCSE point score above 4.0 in five or more subjects including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. These btec travel and tourism classes build the knowledge and skills that employers in the sector look for.
Who this course is for
Students wishing to study Travel & Tourism
Entry requirements
Students entering this Pathway will have a GCSE point score of above 4.0 in five or more subjects including English and Maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study popular UK and international destinations and what makes them appeal to visitors.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
You'll examine how travel and tourism businesses are managed and marketed.
You'll investigate the factors that affect travel choices, including transport and accommodation.
You'll learn how to research and plan travel itineraries for different types of customers.
How you will learn
The BTEC First Award is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and at least one externally assessed unit. Assignments are set and marked by the centre, based on Pearson Edexcel guidelines. The external assessment is a written exam or task set by Pearson. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Learning takes place in the classroom through lessons, research tasks, and project work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Churchdown School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel consultant: advising customers on holidays and bookings
Holiday rep: supporting tourists at UK or overseas resorts
Cabin crew: working on flights for an airline
Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in hospitality
Tour operator assistant: helping plan and sell travel packages
Visitor attraction assistant: working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
What you could study next
BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Level 3): a natural next step that goes deeper into the industry and is recognised for university applications.
A Level Geography or Business: complements travel and tourism study and supports progression to higher education.
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Travel Consultant: combines work-based learning with a recognised qualification for those ready to enter the industry.
