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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Blackpool for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers the course industry in depth. You'll explore destinations, customer service, marketing, and how the global travel industry operates. Teachers bring real industry experience, and employers from the travel sector contribute to your learning. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths, to apply.

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

Who this course is for

What is it? An exciting, interesting and enjoyable course that develops your skills and knowledge to pursue a career in one of the fastest growing global industries. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? Benefit from working with teachers who have travel industry experience as well as a wide range of travel and tourism employers, including partners at the Winter Gardens, Thomas Cook, NST Travel and universities who will all bring your learning to life. Specific course entry requirements: Standard BTEC requirements.

Entry requirements

As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please see our website for any specific course requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore global travel destinations and how the tourism industry is structured.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll study travel and tourism marketing and how businesses attract customers.
  • You'll learn how to plan and sell travel products and itineraries.
  • You'll understand the factors that affect travel demand, including cultural and environmental issues.
  • You'll build knowledge of the aviation and hospitality sectors.
  • You'll develop research and presentation skills used across the industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, assignments, and project work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and unit assignments rather than exams. Employer visits and industry input from partners in the travel sector are part of the course. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books holidays and business travel.
  • Cabin crew, works on commercial flights ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of a tour operator.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate package travel products.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers through check-in and departures.
  • Events coordinator, organises travel-related events and group bookings.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Travel and Tourism Management, for those wanting to move into management or specialist roles in the industry.
  • A degree in Hospitality Management, which pairs well with this BTEC for roles in hotels and resorts.
  • A degree in Events Management, building on the tourism knowledge from this qualification.
  • An apprenticeship in travel services, combining work and further study with an employer.
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