Travel & Tourism BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

Applications Open: - Monday 3rd November 2025 - 9am

Applications Close: - 1st May 2026 - 4pm

Entry Requirements: - Three Grade 4s and specific to subjects.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Please add three Level 3 courses to your application. These can be a combination of A-Levels, BTEC AAQs or BTEC Extended Certificates. Core Maths must be an additional fourth subject.

The Travel and Tourism industry in the UK is growing, and is of major importance to the economy. Choosing to study Travel and Tourism will enable you to broaden your knowledge of the sector, developing your understanding of Global Destinations and the appeal of Visitor Attractions to both inbound and domestic tourists. You will not only expand your knowledge of Travel and Tourism but you will also be developing existing skills whilst learning new ones, such as communication, organisation, working towards deadlines and research.

Year 12

• Unit 1 – The World of Travel and Tourism

This unit will consist of an hour and a half exam, where learners will be tested on the different types of tourism, specialist travel, travel and tourism organisations, products and services provided by travel organisation and their importance to the economy. This unit is an extension of the BTEC First Award exam that pupils might have already studied in Year 10/11.

• Unit 3 – Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism

In this unit, learners will develop marketing skills through examining the specific aims and objectives of the marketing function and researching the needs and expectations of different customer types. They will learn about the importance of meeting customer expectations and communicating with customers effectively.

Year 13

• Unit 2 – Global Destinations

In this unit, learners will use a range of resources to investigate the location and features of global destinations and explain the features that give appeal to global destinations and support different types of tourism. Learners will evaluate how travel plans/routes/itineraries meet customer needs and will investigate consumer trends and the reasons the popularity of global destinations may change.

• Unit 9 – Visitor Attractions

In this unit, pupils will investigate visitor attractions and the different ways they are funded. They will explore what is meant by the visitor experience and how visitor attractions develop, diversify and use technology in order to meet the needs of their different types of visitors.

Learners will be assessed through assignments, a written exam in Year 12 on the World of Travel and Tourism and an exam on Global Destinations in Year 13.

Level 2 Pass in Travel and Tourism or Grade 4 in GCSE English.

WHERE NEXT?

This course, worth the equivalent of one A-Level, opens up opportunities in later life for access to University or employment in various fields, as the skills gained are transferrable to many areas.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

This course could lead to work for a business in the Travel and/or Tourism industry in this country or around the world – the world really is your oyster! It also provides a route into University if this is your desired pathway.