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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Bexhill-on-Sea

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time over two years.

You'll study 13 units covering the course industry. Core topics include global destinations, marketing, UK tourism, and managing accommodation. Optional units cover areas like airport operations and visitor attractions. You'll also build customer service skills that transfer across many industries. The course includes visits to the course businesses. There may also be residential trips.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This course provides an opportunity to study the exciting and evolving Travel and Tourism industry, which provides a varied range of careers. It gives an insight into the various factors and issues currently affecting the industry. You will also learn valuable transferable skills in how to deal with customers in a variety of different situations.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSEs graded 9-4, including a grade 4 in English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore global destinations and how the travel industry operates worldwide.
  • You'll study principles of marketing as they apply to travel and tourism businesses.
  • You'll examine what makes the UK an attractive tourist destination.
  • You'll learn how accommodation services are managed and run.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for a range of real situations.
  • You'll investigate current issues and trends affecting the travel and tourism industry.
  • You'll gain insight into optional areas such as airport operations and visitor attractions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, visits to travel and tourism businesses, and optional residential trips. Assessment uses a mix of written coursework assignments, case study work, verbal presentations, and practical activities. Some units are assessed through external exams set by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Be aware that industry visits are an essential part of the course, and residential trips may also be available.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises clients on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Cabin crew, works on flights for an airline.
  • Holiday representative, works overseas for a tour operator.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in and departures.
  • Tourism marketing assistant, promotes destinations or travel products.
  • Events coordinator, plans and manages events for travel or hospitality businesses.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Tourism Management, building on your industry knowledge at university level.
  • A degree in Event Management, using the transferable skills you've gained.
  • A degree in Marketing, drawing on the marketing units from this qualification.
  • A Level 4 or 5 professional qualification in hospitality or tourism management, for those moving into supervisory roles.
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