BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism (QCF)

This course is for those wishing to further develop their skills and knowledge required for a career in the Travel and Tourism industry. It can lead on to employment or higher level courses such as a university degree or BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND). 

Course Content

To obtain the BTEC Diploma, students must complete all four mandatory units and the eight specialist units.

 

Core Units: Mandatory (all modules are indicative and may change)

• 1  Investigating Travel and Tourism
• 2  The Business of Travel and Tourism
• 3  The UK as a Destination
• 4  Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
   

Specialist Units (all modules are indicative and may change)

• 5 Marketing Travel & Tourism Products & Services
• 6 Preparing for Employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry
• 7 European Destinations 
• 13 Tour Operations
• 14 Specialist Tourism
• 15 Working as a Holiday Representative
• 24 Airfares & Ticketing 1
• 29 Airfares & Ticketing 2

Entry Requirements

• 9. 5 GCSE subjects at grade C or above, preferably including maths and English
   
• 10. BTEC First Diploma with Merit or Distinction. 
   
• 11. Mature students are invited to apply, regardless of qualifications.
   
• 12. International students must have IELTS Band 5.5
   

Commencement
Courses commence every: September/October, January/February and July

Duration
Two years full-time


Progression
BTEC HNC/HND or Foundation degree/Degree