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Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Lewes

Cost£2000.00 Trips and visits are an important part of this qualification and will incur an additional cost. Overseas trips are not compulsory, we have visited Iceland, New York and China in previous years.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, full-time during the day over one year.

You'll study worldwide travel destinations, visitor attractions, tour operations, and customer service. Units also cover UK tourism, resort representatives, and travel planning. You'll meet industry professionals and practise real workplace scenarios, including cabin crew procedures in a section of an Airbus A320. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, including English or maths at grade 3, or a completed Level 1 course.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

Join us for this Level 2 course, where you will learn more about the travel, tourism and leisure industry. You will improve your communication skills and learn about tourist information services, worldwide travel destinations and the scale of tourism in the UK. Delivered by industry specialists.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore worldwide and UK travel and tourism destinations.
  • You'll study visitor attractions and how they operate.
  • You'll learn the principles of tour operations and travel planning.
  • You'll develop interpersonal and customer service skills for the travel workplace.
  • You'll understand the role of resort representatives.
  • You'll practise cabin crew and transfer procedures in a simulated aircraft environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of tourist information services and the scale of UK tourism.

How you will learn

Assessment is varied. You'll sit online examinations and complete written assignments. You'll take part in role plays and practical assessments such as transfer speeches and welcome meetings. You'll also design and develop industry manuals and answer short question sheets. Throughout the year you'll meet industry professionals who share their experience and advice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that trips and visits are part of the course and carry an additional cost. Overseas trips are optional.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel packages.
  • Tour guide, leads groups at destinations across the UK or abroad.
  • Holiday advisor, helps clients plan and book trips.
  • Cabin crew member, works on board commercial flights.
  • Resort representative, supports holidaymakers at overseas destinations.
  • Tourist information officer, assists visitors in a local or regional setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Travel and Tourism, the natural next step for those wanting to deepen their knowledge and move into management or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, a broader qualification suited to those aiming for higher education or senior industry roles.
  • An apprenticeship in travel or tourism, combining work and study with an employer.
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