Travel and Tourism - Level 2
Summary
There is no better time or place to study a Travel and Tourism qualification than in Blackpool! This action-packed course offers a mix of academic, industry specific and employability skills. It will provide you with an introduction into this exciting and vibrant industry.
The Level 2 Extended Certificate also provides an overview of the different career areas available, including travel agencies, holiday parks, aviation, tourist attractions and tourist information offices. This qualification also allows learners to gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study.
Next course dates
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02 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Year
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Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
Successful completion of this course leads to employment within the 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 Diploma in Travel and Tourism, and eventually progress to higher-level study.
Career Options and Progression
Successful completion of this course leads to employment within the 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 Diploma in Travel and Tourism, and eventually progress to higher-level study.
Key information
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English or Maths, along with the following:
- A successful interview with a tutor
- The ability to study independently
- A genuine interest in the subject
- Good communication skills
- Hardworking approach towards the industry
All 16-18 year old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.
Qualification obtained
Extended Certificate in Travel and TourismFees 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.
If you need a replacement ID badge, the cost will be £3 (or £8 if incorporated with a bus pass).
We supply up to 80 free black and white photocopies per student. Any additional black and white copies are charged at 4p each.
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, at open days, enrolment and induction.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
Awarding Body: NCFE
Regulatory Body: Ofsted
Terms and conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.
What will I learn?
Modules you will study include:
- Customer Service
- UK Travel and Tourism Industry
- Marketing in Travel and Tourism
- Airports and airlines
- UK and Worldwide Destinations
- Tourism Studies
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
This course features a mandatory work placement, which allows you to spend at least 52 hours developing skills and knowledge relevant to your qualification and gaining valuable insight into the expectations of future potential employers. Each student is expected to find their own placement however we can support you in this.
As part of the course, we also offer a range of trips and residentials to destinations such as tourist information services, visitor attractions and places of interest. These visits also form part of your assessment.
How will I learn?
You will spend approximately 12 hours a week in class studying on the main programme whilst also developing your maths and English skills to the desired level required by the industry.
This programme incorporates periods of self-study, this means you will be expected to devote additional time outside of the timetabled hours to your studies.
Digital skills and e-learning are key elements of all our courses. We will use a range of online apps to support and enhance your learning. Don’t worry, your tutors will guide you through these technologies and you will be introduced to them in the first couple of sessions.
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships 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 a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment methods will be varied but could include, written reports, presentations, practical sessions and group projects.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods will be varied but could include, written reports, presentations, practical sessions and group projects.