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Free Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Burton-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run full-time at Burton Town Centre Campus, with daytime attendance over one year.

The course covers the course industry in depth. You'll explore hotels, airports, cruise operations, events, and visitor attractions. It also includes an Introduction to Cabin Crew qualification, which supports applications to airlines. You'll take part in educational visits and have the chance to gain work placement experience. Guest speakers from the industry share current knowledge throughout the year.

You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade D or above, or a Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths. You'll finish with an NCFE Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for those who wish to work in hotels, airports, events, cruise operations and visitor attractions. It is designed to provide a suitable qualification for learners to progress on to further study at Level 3 or gain a nationally recognised qualification to enter employment in the Travel and Tourism sector. This course also includes a recognised qualification in Introduction to Cabin Crew to gain employment with an airline.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 2 programme) or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths; successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Level 1 programme (progressing learners).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how hotels, airports, cruise lines, and visitor attractions operate.
  • You'll study the key principles of the travel and tourism industry.
  • You'll develop knowledge of events and tourism management.
  • You'll gain an Introduction to Cabin Crew qualification to support airline job applications.
  • You'll take part in educational visits to industry venues.
  • You'll build practical understanding through work placement opportunities.
  • You'll learn from guest speakers currently working in the industry.

How you will learn

Most of your time will be spent in the classroom, completing activities that prepare you for assessments. You'll also take part in educational visits and work placements as part of the course. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books holidays or business travel.
  • Cabin crew member, works on passenger flights for an airline.
  • Hotel receptionist, manages guest check-in and front-of-house services.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in or departure gates.
  • Events coordinator, organises and runs events at venues or attractions.
  • Visitor attraction assistant, supports operations at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites.
  • Cruise line hospitality assistant, works onboard ships in guest-facing roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise further or move into management roles.
  • Level 3 Aviation Operations qualification, for those focusing on airline and airport careers.
  • An apprenticeship in travel services or hospitality, combining work and study at a higher level.
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