Travel and Tourism - BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate
St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
Rochester Road, GRAVESEND, Kent, DA12 2JW
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: 21st November 2025 (9.00am)
Applications Close: 13th February 2026 (4.00pm)
How to apply:
- All INTERNAL applicants MUST apply via Applicaa using this link (coming soon!)
- All EXTERNAL applicants MUST apply via Kent Choices using this link https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login
- All correspondence between learners and the school after an application is made will be via Applicaa.
- All applicants (internal and external) will be invited in for a 1-1 guidance meeting.
- Those who have a successful guidance meeting will be offered a place to study at St John's Sixth Form from September 2026.
Course Summary
This National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism is intended to support progression to further study. Its primary purpose is to support post-16 learners in accessing higher education, and ultimately for learners to progress to employment in the travel and toursim industry or related areas.
Course Details
Students will study 4 components that are both internally and externally assessed, these are:
Unit 1 - The World of Travel and Tourism
Unit 2 - Global Destinations
Unit 3 - Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism
Unit 9 – Visitor Attraction
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE Grade 4/BTEC level 2 pass or Higher:
Including:
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature.
Your next steps...
You can continue your studies in areas such as:
Travel and Tourism Management
Hospitality Management
Event Management
International Tourism
Business or Marketing (especially if you’re interested in tourism promotion)
With a Level 3 qualification, you can apply for entry-level roles such as:
Travel & Transport
Travel agent
Holiday rep
Cabin crew
Airport ground staff
Cruise line staff
Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel receptionist or concierge
Tour guide
Events assistant
Resort staff
Customer service roles in tourism companies
Tourism Development & Promotion
Tourism officer (with experience or further study)
Marketing assistant for travel brands
Social media coordinator for tourism boards
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