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Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in London 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 London. Classes run at Saint Cecilia's Church of England School, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the course industry in depth. You'll study topics such as the global travel industry, customer service, marketing, and tourist destinations. The course takes two years to complete and is equivalent to one A Level. You'll need five GCSE grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths, to join.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Travel and Tourism BTEC has been developed by the travel and tourism industry sector to provide you with: 1. Education and training as a future travel industry employee. 2. The opportunity to enter employment in the travel sector or to progress to vocational qualifications or university degrees. 3. The opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in your working life. It is equivalent to one A Level.

Entry requirements

You will need five 9-4 grades at GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths to take the Level 3 BTECs.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll study popular tourist destinations and what makes them appeal to different travellers.
  • You'll develop customer service skills relevant to travel and tourism roles.
  • You'll learn about travel and tourism marketing and how businesses attract customers.
  • You'll examine how travel businesses are managed and how they handle finance.
  • You'll build skills in research, communication, and presenting information professionally.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, research tasks, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than written exams. You'll complete units across the two years, building a body of work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills in travel and tourism.

What you will need to bring

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises customers and books holidays or business travel.
  • Cabin crew, works on commercial flights looking after passengers.
  • Tour operator assistant, helps plan and sell package holidays.
  • Tourist information officer, supports visitors in a local area or attraction.
  • Holiday rep, supports customers at overseas resorts on behalf of a tour operator.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in or in the terminal.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Travel and Tourism Management (Level 6), for those wanting to move into management or specialist roles in the industry.
  • A degree in Hospitality Management (Level 6), which opens roles across hotels, events, and tourism.
  • An HND in Travel and Tourism (Level 5), a shorter higher-education route before entering work or topping up to a degree.
  • A Level 3 qualification in Events Management, if you want to specialise in the events side of tourism.
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