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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Hull

CostFREE
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 Hull. Classes run at Wilberforce College, full-time over two years.

The course covers marketing, customer service, global destinations, and accommodation management. You'll visit tourist venues, travel to Amsterdam, and complete a two-week work placement. Topics build a strong grounding in how the course industry works.

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

Who this course is for

You will study a wide variety of topics over two years, ranging from principles of marketing in travel and tourism and the UK as a tourist destination, to managing the customer service experience in travel and tourism, global destinations, and managing accommodation services. You will have the chance to visit local, regional and national travel and tourism venues, as well as the opportunity to travel overseas - each year we visit the exciting city of Amsterdam. You will also take part in a two-week work placement to give you hands-on, relevant experience to increase your employability skills.

Entry requirements

In order to enrol of to this course, you must have achieved, four or more GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent in three or more subjects. Min grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll study marketing principles used across the travel industry.
  • You'll explore customer service standards and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn about global destinations and what makes them popular.
  • You'll understand accommodation management and how hospitality operations work.
  • You'll gain hands-on industry experience through a two-week work placement.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the UK travel and tourism sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Wilberforce College. The BTEC format is largely coursework-based, so you'll be assessed through assignments and projects rather than written exams. You'll also take part in visits to tourist venues and a trip to Amsterdam, which form part of your assessed learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wilberforce 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 commercial flights ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
  • Holiday rep, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of a tour operator.
  • Hotel reservations agent, manages bookings and customer enquiries for accommodation.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and coordinate package travel products.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers with check-in and travel queries.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality, for those wanting to move into management roles.
  • A degree in Events Management, building on the customer service and planning skills from this qualification.
  • An apprenticeship in travel services or hospitality, combining work and further study at Level 3 or above.
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