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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Boston

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

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

You'll study customer service, marketing, visitor attractions, and special interest tourism. The course covers both UK and international tourism. You'll also take part in trips to tourist attractions and complete a work placement. Topics include global destinations, travel trends, UK travel destinations, and managing accommodation services. You'll choose from optional units in both years.

To join, you'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to provide you with a variety of skills for the world's largest industry. You will study areas of the tourism industry including: customer service, marketing, visitor attractions and special interest tourism. It combines class work with opportunities to carry out practical work, visit tourist attractions and prepare for work in this exciting and vibrant industry. Some trips and activities are mandatory to enable assessment of some units to be undertaken in a relevant environment.

Entry requirements

The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Travel and Tourism Extended Diploma are five GCSEs at grades 4 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) including English and Maths. Or Merit or Distinction at First Diploma level in a related subject or Merit or Distinction at Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject (or equivalent) together with Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths (or GCSE equivalent) .

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the UK and international tourism industry works.
  • You'll study customer service in travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll learn about marketing for travel and tourism businesses.
  • You'll investigate visitor attractions and special interest tourism.
  • You'll research global destinations and current travel trends.
  • You'll develop knowledge of managing accommodation services.
  • You'll take part in trips to tourist attractions and industry venues.
  • You'll complete a work placement alongside your studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities. Some units require trips to tourist attractions and industry venues, and these are mandatory for assessment. You'll also complete a work placement. Assessment is through assignments and coursework across mandatory and optional units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Boston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Cabin crew member, works on flights for a UK or international airline.
  • Tour operator, plans and sells travel packages for customers.
  • Tourist information officer, helps visitors in a local area or attraction.
  • Events coordinator, organises travel-related events and experiences.
  • Hotel or accommodation manager, oversees guest services and operations.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Travel and Tourism Management, for a deeper understanding of the industry and management roles.
  • A degree in Events Management, if you want to specialise in planning events.
  • A degree in Hospitality Management, which builds on the accommodation and customer service units you've already studied.
  • An apprenticeship in travel services, to earn while you build on your Level 3 travel and tourism qualification.
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