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Free Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside One

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 Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, full-time during the day. This free travel and tourism course takes one year to complete. You'll study nine units covering the UK travel and tourism industry, customer service, worldwide passenger airlines, UK airports, cabin crew roles, and airport terminal operations. Health, safety, and security in the sector are also covered. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and/or Maths, or a Level 2 qualification in a related subject. You'll also attend an interview and take part in work experience.

Who this course is for

Ready to turn your passion for travel into an exciting career? This dynamic full-time study programme will take you on a journey through the thriving world of travel and tourism! Through interactive lessons, real-world simulations, and hands-on projects, you'll develop the skills that leading employers are looking for. Say goodbye to boring lectures - our engaging teaching methods include virtual tours, destination research challenges, interactive group activities, and creative projects that bring the global tourism industry to life.

Throughout this adventure, you'll explore fascinating units including (Subject to change):

The UK Travel and Tourism Industry

Customer Service in Travel and Tourism - master the art of exceptional service

Hospitality in Travel and Tourism

Introduction to Guided Tours

UK Airports and Airlines

Coastal Tourism - apply your skills in real industry settings

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grade 3 or above

We're looking for enthusiastic students with great communication skills who are excited about different cultures and destinations. You'll need to be ready to participate in work experience placements and bring your creativity and customer service skills to this professional qualification. You will be interviewed to screen your enthusiasm and interest in the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the UK travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll study worldwide passenger airlines, including routes, operations, and airline types.
  • You'll learn about UK airports and how airport terminal operations are managed.
  • You'll examine cabin crew roles and what working in aviation involves.
  • You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll cover health, safety, and security procedures used across the sector.
  • You'll build knowledge to support your career in travel, tourism, or aviation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tameside One. The programme includes formal and summative assessments across the nine units. Assessment methods are tied to each unit's content and may include written tasks and practical activities. You'll also take part in work experience as part of the programme, giving you direct exposure to the travel, tourism, or aviation sector.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel agent. Booking holidays and travel packages for customers.
  • Airport customer service agent. Assisting passengers at check-in and departure gates.
  • Cabin crew member. Working on board commercial passenger flights.
  • Holiday rep. Supporting tourists at resorts and holiday destinations.
  • Tour operator assistant. Coordinating travel itineraries and customer bookings.
  • Airport operations assistant. Supporting day-to-day terminal and ground operations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism. The natural next step if you want to go deeper into the sector and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aviation Operations. Focuses specifically on the aviation side and can lead to more technical airport or airline roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Travel or Aviation. Combines further study with paid employment in the industry.
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