Free Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 Subject Qualification to join. The course runs over two years and covers the travel and tourism sector in depth, from tour operations and retail travel to accommodation, visitor attractions, and cruising. There's also a programme of UK and overseas visits, with past trips including Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Disneyland Paris.
Who this course is for
This qualification will give you an all-round introduction to the travel and tourism sector for those who wish to further their career in one of its many connecting industries such as retail or business travel, tour operations, accommodation, visitor attractions or cruising. There will be an exciting programme of UK and overseas visits available to select from, with past destinations including Edinburgh, Disneyland Paris, Barcelona, Poland and Amsterdam. On completion of the course, you can continue in your studies with a BA Tourism Management, or go on to professional work as a travel agent, overseas rep, tour operations, or in customer services in a variety of tourist attractions and the hospitality sector.
Entry requirements
4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, or Level 1 Subject Qualification
What you will learn
You'll explore how the travel and tourism sector is structured, including tour operations, retail travel, and business travel.
You'll study accommodation services and how visitor attractions operate.
You'll learn about cruise tourism and its place in the wider industry.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
You'll gain practical experience through UK and overseas educational visits.
You'll build knowledge of destinations and how they are marketed to travellers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hull College, combining taught lessons with group work and practical activities. Assessment is through assignments and coursework completed throughout the two years. Educational visits to UK and overseas destinations form part of the programme and support your learning in a real-world context.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book holidays
Tour operator assistant, supporting package holiday planning
Visitor attraction assistant, working at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites
Hotel or accommodation receptionist, front-of-house guest services
Cruise line customer service assistant, onboard or shore-based roles
Airport customer service agent, passenger assistance and check-in
Business travel coordinator, managing corporate travel bookings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism: the natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles in the sector.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism: a broader qualification that can support progression to higher education or management-level roles.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality or Tourism Management: degree-level study for those aiming at management careers in travel, tourism, or hospitality.
