Free Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Bury. Classes run full-time at Bury College, with a September start and one year of daytime study. You'll explore the UK travel industry, popular destinations, package holidays, customer service, and the impact of tourism on local communities. The course includes hands-on training in a purpose-built environment with airline check-in desks, an aeroplane cabin, and specialist software. You'll also complete a work experience placement. Entry requires four or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3, including English Language, or completion of a Level 1 course.
Who this course is for
Learners aged 16 - 18
Entry requirements
For Level 2 Travel and Tourism: 4 or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including English Language) OR successful completion of Level 1 course.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the UK travel industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll study popular travel and tourism destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
You'll learn how package holidays are put together and sold.
You'll develop customer service skills used across the travel sector.
You'll examine the impact of tourism on host communities.
You'll gain hands-on experience with airline check-in systems and specialist software.
You'll practise managing aviation situations in a training cabin and galley environment.
You'll complete a work experience placement in a travel or tourism setting.
How you will learn
There are no exams on this course. You'll be assessed through a range of methods including written tasks, presentations, practical sessions, and role play. Learning takes place in the classroom and in a realistic training environment with industry-standard equipment, including airline check-in desks, a cabin and galley space, and a café used for in-flight service training.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cabin crew: work on short or long-haul flights for an airline.
Airport check-in agent: assist passengers at departure desks.
Retail travel consultant: sell holidays and travel packages in a travel agency.
Overseas holiday rep: support tourists at their destination resort.
Hotel receptionist: manage bookings and guest services at a hotel.
Holiday reservations agent: handle bookings by phone or online.
Visitor attraction staff: work at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites.
Events and conference coordinator: organise events for businesses or venues.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into the sector or move into supervisory roles.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism: a larger qualification that can support entry to higher education in tourism, hospitality, or business.
Apprenticeship in Travel Consultant or Cabin Crew: earn while you train in a live workplace setting.
