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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Waltham Forest

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll study how the global the course industry works, from destination knowledge and customer service to marketing and transport. The course covers business travel, tour operations, and the factors that shape tourism worldwide. It typically takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

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 attractive to different travellers.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used in travel and hospitality settings.
  • You'll learn how tour operators and travel agents plan and sell holidays.
  • You'll examine marketing techniques used to promote destinations and travel products.
  • You'll investigate the impact of tourism on local economies and environments.
  • You'll understand different types of transport and how they connect to the wider industry.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the college, while Pearson Edexcel sets and marks the external units. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year, applying your knowledge to real industry scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux 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 member, works on board flights for a commercial airline.
  • Holiday representative, supports tourists at resorts on behalf of a tour operator.
  • Tour operations assistant, helps plan and coordinate package holidays.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries for a travel or hospitality company.
  • Airport customer service agent, assists passengers at check-in and departure gates.

What you could study next

  • HND or Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism, for deeper industry knowledge and stronger graduate-level job prospects.
  • Degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality Management, opens roles in management and destination planning.
  • Airline or hospitality apprenticeship, earns while training in a specific sector role.
  • CIPD Level 3 HR qualification, for those moving toward people management in a travel business.
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