Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. The course covers the travel and tourism industry from the ground up, including destinations, tour operations, airline travel, resort roles, and responsible tourism. You'll attend three days a week and complete 30 hours of work experience. Guest speakers and off-site visits bring industry topics to life. The course typically takes one year. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or equivalent, preferably including English and Maths.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll explore how the UK travel and tourism industry works, from travel agencies to visitor attractions.
You'll study worldwide destinations, including long-haul and specialist tourism markets.
You'll learn about tour operations, resort representative roles, and airline cabin crew responsibilities.
You'll investigate the cruise industry, business travel, and UK airports.
You'll examine responsible and eco-tourism practices.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and hospitality roles.
You'll research real industry examples and apply theory to practice.
How you will learn
You'll be taught through classroom sessions that link theory to real industry examples. Learning is supported by guest speakers from the travel and tourism sector and visits to industry locations. You'll be assessed internally through written and practical assessments. You'll also complete 30 hours of work experience as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Travel agent, helping customers plan and book holidays
Resort representative, supporting tourists at holiday destinations
Events manager, organising conferences, tours, or corporate travel
Travel consultant, advising clients on complex or specialist trips
Airline cabin crew, working on domestic or international flights
Visitor attraction manager, running heritage sites or theme parks
Business development manager, growing sales for a travel company
What you could study next
A degree in Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, or Events Management. This qualification is designed to prepare you for degree-level study in these subjects.
A Level 3 or higher qualification in Business or Marketing, if you want to move into a commercial or management role within the travel sector.
An apprenticeship in travel services or events, combining work and further study.
