Travel and Tourism - Level 2 | Blackpool and The Fylde College

Summary

There is no better place to study a Travel and Tourism qualification than in Blackpool, one of the UK's most visited holiday resorts!

This action-packed programme gives learners an invaluable introduction to this exciting and vibrant industry. Combining Industry-specific knowledge with employability skills, the course is the ideal preparation for both further study and for direct entry into the sector at a junior level.

It also provides an overview of the different career areas available, including roles in travel agencies, holiday parks, aviation, tourist attractions and tourist information offices.

Next course dates

Start date	Location	Duration
08 Sep 2025	Bispham Campus	1 Year	Apply now
08 Sep 2026	Bispham Campus	1 Year	Apply now

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

Successful completion of this course leads to employment within this dynamic and exciting industry, with typical career choices including holiday park customer services, retail/business travel operations and visitor attractions crew member.

Alternatively, you could develop your skills to a higher level on our Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Travel and Tourism, and eventually progress to higher-level study.

Next steps at B&FC

For students who want to progress their studies, the next logical step is B&FC's Travel and Tourism Level 3 course.

Having successfully completed a Level 3 qualification, students will be in a position to consider degree-level study and apply for higher and degree apprenticeships. At B&FC, there are degree-level business courses which could complement their existing travel and tourism knowledge and would allow them to apply for more senior roles in industry.

Other study options

There are a number of higher education institutions in the North West and further afield which specialise in degree-level travel and tourism qualifications.

For students looking to pursue specific career paths such as cabin crew, in-company training programmes can offer a passport to these roles.

Employment Opportunities

Potential employment opportunities could include:

Travel agents
Leisure and theme park attendants
Air travel assistants
Hotel and hospitality sector
Customer service managers

Key information

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 4 grade 3's at GCSE including BOTH Maths and English Language along with the following:

A successful interview with a tutor
The ability to study independently
A genuine interest in the subject
Good communication skills
A hardworking approach towards your studies
Willingness to undertake work placement/experience as required

Qualification obtained

Certificate in Travel and Tourism

Fees and funding

Courses for learners who are 16-18 years old at the start of their course and resident in the UK are fully funded. You may also be entitled to further financial help to support your studies depending on your personal circumstances. For more details of these, please visit our page on Finance Support for School Leavers.

If you are not a UK resident, we will confirm whether funding is available when we process your application. If not, you may be liable for course fees.

Extra costs and equipment

You will need to provide your own stationery, including pens, notepad and an A4 folder.

Residential and non-residential study visits are key to developing your industry experience and therefore compulsory. The costs of these are subject to change so we will confirm exact amounts nearer the time.

What will I learn?

Over the course of your programme you will complete a range of units linked to the sector focusing on the wider UK travel and tourism industry, visitor attractions, airlines and airports, and travel and tourism destinations. All of these have been designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of the sector, how diverse and interesting travel and tourism is, and the opportunities open to you to help you decide on a chosen career path.

Modules may include:

Customer service in travel and tourism
The UK travel and tourism industry
Knowledge about airports and airlines
Career planning for travel & tourism
Travel and tourism destinations
UK purpose built visitor attractions

Essential skills: English and Maths

All school leavers at B&FC are encouraged to continue developing their English and maths skills as higher ability in both these subjects is linked to long-term career success and increased earning potential - irrespective of how well you performed at GCSE. If, however, you achieve a GCSE Grade 3 or less in either subject, you will also have the opportunity to work towards re-sitting these to enhance your paper-based qualifications. This won’t delay your career journey because you will be undertaking this programme of study at the same time as your chosen subject.

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

Guest speakers are an integral part of the course as we want you to be able to relate to the sector you are planning on working in and hearing about job roles, opportunities and experiences of others will help you to build on your understanding of your career and what lies ahead.

Work experience and/or placement is a mandatory element within your course and you will be expected to undertake and complete a minimum number of hours as required - these will be confirmed in advance during your first week on course. Work experience and/or work placement will be sourced and arranged by the College through our experienced placement team!

Field trips will be available to you. these will be confirmed by the teaching team along with any important information such as costs etc. and any trips will count towards your assessment.

How will I learn?

We are a friendly, supportive, and highly experienced team of business and travel & tourism lecturers. Our students consistently praise the support and teaching we provide, and we are immensely proud of this.

We will guide and support you through each module and assessment in our comfortable and well-equipped classrooms. You will have approximately 18 hours of timetabled lessons per week which will include a variety of engaging activities designed to develop your business skills and knowledge alongside your Maths and English development.

Typical activities in lessons include discussions, group work, practical demonstrations, quizzes and presentations. Specialist speakers will also join some of your sessions to bring the ‘real’ world of business directly to you.

As a B&FC student, you will have access to the Microsoft Office 365 suite through your student account, which you will be able to use remotely from home and in college, to access all the lesson materials, develop your business skills and communicate with your Tutors.

Your Tutors will also integrate a range of interactive technologies into their lessons to enhance your learning experience. You will also be expected to undertake a minimum of 2 hours per week of private study outside of timetabled sessions as required to ensure you meet course deadlines.

Expert tutors

All tutors involved in the delivery of adult courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich our students’ learning experience and enable them them to get the inside track on what working in the industry is really like.

How will I be assessed?

Students will be required to produce a portfolio of evidence for each unit which demonstrates their understanding of what has been taught. This could take the form of written assignments, tutor-observed presentations, peer group discussions and worksheets . This work will be internally assessed and graded according to the grading structure provided by the awarding body.

Throughout the programme, tutors will provide both formal and informal feedback to allow students to improve their work and hopefully achieve higher grades. Whilst short form tests may be used to check student knowledge and understanding, there are no formal exams on the programme and all grades are based on coursework.